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The CATCH approach to training has always been “real world” meaning when you train at CATCH as an apprentice or an adult learner, we will replicate industrial practices as closely and safely as we can. Our apprentices based in Stallingborough, are with us full-time for the first year of their apprenticeship, before heading into their respective companies, supported by a CATCH assessor. This first year of training cumulates with a real shut-down of the CATCH facility, in the last week of their full-time training.    The performance of our 2023-2024 cohort has been exceptional.   Using a permit and authorisation system, the EC&I apprentices have serviced, maintained and repaired every panel, motor and instrument on the tank farm and in the reactor building! Some genuine faults were found such as: Phasing motors Burst diaphragms on pressure sensors Non-working panel isolators Incorrect overload values (on every motor) Snapped wires on field bus connections Inaccurate calibrations on many instruments   Our process apprentices helped prepare and isolate the plant to be ready for shutdown. They assisted in deisolation and starting the plant to test and run the processes to ensure it all functioned and operated correctly.   Our mechanical apprentices stripped down and repaired pumps and then reinstalled and laser aligned the pumps using techniques they had learnt in the classroom in a real-life situation. They also stripped down flanges and renewed gaskets and seals on pipes and valves where leaks had been reported on the plant. Next, they tested what they had done to ensure all ran correctly.   In each case, the apprentices applied themselves to the work required and made real improvements to the plant and its operation. Many of our apprentices stated how much they enjoyed the shutdown week and wanted to prolong the experience. Thank you to all our tutors and support staff who made the shutdown such a fantastic experience for our learners. Paul Snowden Nigel Simpson Mark Booth TMIET Paul Robinson David Talbot

Exciting News! GRIMSBY COMMUNITY ENERGY LIMITED (GCE) launches a new share offer following the success of their 2023 solar installations. Last year, GCE raised £270,000 to install solar panels here at CATCH and at YMCA Humber, providing affordable, clean electricity. Now, they’re offering another chance to invest in their 2024 projects, including further panels at CATCH aiming for an additional 161kW of solar PV. Paul Snowden, Head of Operations, CATCH said, “The Grimsby Community Energy Group is a fantastic organisation for companies looking to start or continue their sustainability journey. We have benefited from their expertise and investment on-site and are very grateful for all the support. So far this year, we have generated 174 MWh, saving 33,630.35 kg of CO2 emissions. We are delighted to embark on our second project with them to install solar PV on our Scaffolding and Welding and Pipefitting Hub buildings.” Read further here - https://lnkd.in/eqGnZwsV David Talbot Vicky Dunn

**New** CATCH Sustainability Conference - 2nd October 2024 Do you support good sustainability practices in the Process, Energy, Engineering and Renewables Industries? If so, you might be interested in an opportunity to exhibit at CATCH on the 2nd October 2024. Complementary to our successful decarbonisation network, we have planned a packed event focussing on the huge period of change as we transition our critical industrial heritage & infrastructure to a lower carbon future, whilst retaining jobs and enhancing the natural environment. Clients and suppliers need to work together to reduce scope 1,2 and 3 emissions. As a key supplier of training services to our industrial clients CATCH takes our role in achieving net zero seriously – we have begun our journey to net zero with partners who have helped us reach important milestones we’d like to share with you. Join us to find out more and meet like-minded organisations in the region. Exhibition places are FREE for CATCH members and just £395 vat for Non-members. Places are not guaranteed, and you will need to submit a short paragraph explaining how as a business you can help companies in their sustainability journey. Questions or to book please email [email protected] Tickets to attend are free and will be open for registration later in the summer. Katie Hedges Lisa Buck Paul Snowden

CATCH senior leadership team members recently took the opportunity to visit Uniper’s Killingholme power station. Nick Booth, Production Manager and Max Alvy, Lead Engineer hosted the visit showing David Talbot, CEO and Katie Hedges, Director of Membership & Low Carbon Strategy around the site. Nick shared Uniper’s vision for decarbonisation at the killingholme site, leading the change through the energy transition and Max and Nick gave the CATCH visitors a fantastic vision of the site for the future with plans for low carbon hydrogen production. CATCH continues to work closely with our members to understand their drivers for growth and investment and the impact this will have on their skills and training needs. Paul Robinson Paul Snowden Holly Goodwin Eve McIntosh Mark Booth TMIET Lisa Buck

Our new Director of Education and Training Paul Robinson, was invited to Eastern Airways (UK) Ltd recently to discuss all things skills and training! Paul met with Emma Turner and ROGER HAGE and learnt about their route expansion and plans for the future. Paul said: “It’s an asset to the area having Eastern Airways on our doorstep and to gain an insight into the aviation industry training requirements”. Read further about the visit here - https://lnkd.in/diijtfAT

CATCH hosted the Major Hazards Group Network on 17 July which focused on the topic of cyber security. The group chair, Dan Rawdin from SSE Thermal, welcomed over 25 delegates who joined in person and via teams. Thank you to Paulo Oliveira and Andy Scott for their informative presentations. Read the full write-up here - https://lnkd.in/erSsadER If you are interested in finding out more in regards to the Major Hazards Network and CATCH membership, please contact Katie Hedges or Lisa Buck