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Exciting things are happening at South West Durham Training everyday! Keep track of the latest happenings here.

SWDT students forge powerful anti-knife crime message with inspiring new statue

Seventeen proud teenagers from South West Durham Training (SWDT) have channelled their metal fabrication and welding skills into a powerful new artwork, creating their very own version of the iconic Knife Angel.

Business IQ Awards

News Article • Added 10 Weeks Ago

South West Durham Training celebrates top training and skills award at prestigious event

SWDT investment in cutting-edge augmented reality (AR) welding technology

News Article • Added 16 Weeks Ago

New AR welding tech fires up future talent at South West Durham Training

National Apprenticeship Week: County Durham manufacturer keeps engineering in the family

News Article • Added 23 Weeks Ago

As National Apprenticeship Week (10th – 16th February 2025) shines a light on skills development, one North East manufacturing firm is proving that engineering runs in the blood.

Energetic robot brings engineering to life for local schoolchildren

News Article • Added 55 Weeks Ago

Engineering was brought to life for more than 100 young children at the launch of a book which aims to boost STEM learning in early years education.

Tim on the right tracks after apprenticeship distinction

News Article • Added 57 Weeks Ago

Tim Berry is on the right tracks after achieving his welding apprenticeship with a distinction.

Dedication and hard work pay off for Haydn

News Article • Added 58 Weeks Ago

Dedication and hard work have paid off for Haydn Edwards, who has secured full-time employment as a metal fabricator after completing his apprenticeship.

T-Level students hoping for great track record after winning start

News Article • Added 59 Weeks Ago

Students on our Engineering and Manufacturing T-Level are hoping they can establish a great track record after a winning start with their first project.

From bath bomb making to a spaghetti/marshmallow tower-building challenge

News Article • Added 70 Weeks Ago

It was all about the girls today at South West Durham Training as we opened our doors for a Female in Engineering Day.

Potential collaboration to help bridge skills gap

News Article • Added 70 Weeks Ago

BTEC/HNC Machinist specialist tutor Anthony Garnett and General Manager Jonathan Hall visited MEC Machine Tools yesterday to discuss a potential collaboration.

Fab day for Nathan at inter-college competition

News Article • Added 71 Weeks Ago

It was a fab day for Nathan Hewick when he took part in an inter-college competition at Derwentside College in Consett.

T-Level trip a blast for learners

News Article • Added 72 Weeks Ago

A day trip to a research and testing facility went off with a bang for students on our new engineering T-Level.

MP praises latest investment in SWDT visit

News Article • Added 72 Weeks Ago

Sedgefield MP Paul Howell praised the latest investment in high tech equipment during a visit to SWDT today.

Students energised as T Level goes nuclear

News Article • Added 73 Weeks Ago

SWDT’s Engineering T Level went nuclear with a visit to a Hartlepool power station.

Apprentice Alex now a valued member of the Viper team

News Article • Added 73 Weeks Ago

When microwave and millimetre-wave product company Viper RF relocated to Aycliffe Business Park it came to SWDT for advice on engineering apprenticeships.

New apprenticeships launched in response to employer survey feedback

News Article • Added 73 Weeks Ago

We are launching two new apprenticeships in response to employer feedback to our Skills Gap Analysis survey.

How industry supports curriculum development at SWDT

News Article • Added 75 Weeks Ago

As we continue our celebration of #NAW2024 today we feature one of our key employers.

Investing in the latest technology for our apprentices

News Article • Added 75 Weeks Ago

At SWDT we are always looking to develop the engineering curriculum that we deliver to our students in line with regional employer needs.

Fab work trial leads to welding apprenticeship

News Article • Added 75 Weeks Ago

Jamie Heslop’s career journey started with a Level 2 Diploma in Engineering Operations at SWDT, specialising in fabrication & welding.

Apprenticeship in the can after successful work placement

News Article • Added 75 Weeks Ago

Owen Saunders began his career journey at SWDT studying a BTEC Level 3 Extended Diploma in Advanced Manufacturing Engineering, achieving a fantastic overall distinction.