Following the highly successful Apple training workshops hosted by the College for students and employers last year, the College’s Directorate of Art and Design has been awarded Apple Authorised Training Centre for Education (AATCe) status.

The new accreditation means that the College is authorised by software manufacturer Apple to offer training in a wide range of creative software which can be utilised in a variety of settings from schools and colleges, through to professional applications for use in the workplace.

The accreditation was awarded following a visit from Apple Consultant Luke Fielding, who assessed the College’s training facilities, and existing course provision, and learnt more about the extensive quality systems that are in place in the Directorate of Art and Design.

The AATCe status further reinforces the College’s excellent reputation in the field of Creative Media, building on its previous success in gaining Centre of Vocational Excellence status.

Apple training is planned to commence in September 2009, and will initially be incorporated into the full-time and part-time creative media programmes offered at College, before being offered to local schools and businesses.

Operational Manager for Art and Design, Jeremy Asquith said,
“Apple accreditation represents the next phase in our continued commitment to providing excellence in training for students and employers. It is also the first step towards becoming a full Apple Authorised Training Centre, offering a broader range of training in commercial settings.”