Strengthening Skills, Supporting Employers, Creating Opportunity
Chesterfield College is proud to partner with Betterweld, a specialist Fabrication and Welding Training Provider based in the region. This strategic collaboration is designed to strengthen employer relationships and deliver sector‑specific, employer‑backed programmes that directly address skills needs across the East Midlands.
A Partnership with Purpose
Working together, Chesterfield College and Betterweld deliver Sector‑Based Work Academy Programmes (SWAPs) for the fabrication and welding sector. These programmes focus on tackling regional skills shortages and widening participation by supporting economically inactive adults and underrepresented groups into training and sustainable employment.
Key Areas of Collaboration
Curriculum Engagement
Betterweld contributes to employer forums and curriculum consultations, helping shape course content so that it reflects current industry standards, emerging technologies, and real employer demand.
Guest Lecturing and Career Inspiration
Industry specialists from Betterweld deliver guest lectures across Business Management, Engineering, and Career Development, providing learners with insight, inspiration, and a direct connection to industry practice.
Site Visits and Staff Development
Students and staff benefit from tours of Betterweld’s specialist facilities. Betterweld also supports the professional development of our lecturers, ensuring that teaching remains aligned with modern fabrication and welding techniques.
Facilities and Resource Sharing
As part of the partnership, Betterweld offers access to its advanced workshop and classroom facilities, giving learners hands‑on experience with industry‑standard equipment.
Supply of Consumables
Betterweld provides high‑quality welding consumables with a reliable, responsive service that supports our training delivery.
Guest Judging
Betterweld actively participates in student showcases and competitions, offering expert judging to recognise emerging talent and celebrate learner achievement.
Looking Ahead
As the partnership continues to grow, both organisations remain committed to expanding opportunities for learners and strengthening the sector’s talent pipeline. Together, we aim to support those who have struggled in traditional educational settings, promote social inclusion, and contribute to a skilled, sustainable workforce for the future.
