Announcement of West Suffolk College (WSC) as New Accredited Provider

WSC joins NCfN as an Accredited Provider. We are delighted to welcome WSC to be part of NCfN as an Accredited Provider delivering high quality employer led qualifications.

As an approved provider WSC will join the NCfN’s collaborative network in the development and dissemination of nuclear sector focused educational standards and curriculum. NCfN is a joint venture with EDF, Sellafield Ltd, Lakes College, Bridgwater and Taunton College, University of Bristol and University of Cumbria.

Recognising the importance of local knowledge and experience in delivering skills NCfN, whilst setting National Qualification Standards, are supportive of the use of local providers in regions employers are working in.

Commenting on WSC joining, Steve Naylor, Chair and Geoff Rewt, General Manager said: “We are thrilled to welcome WSC as a NCfN Approved Provider. It is an exciting time for nuclear in Suffolk and bringing nationally recognised qualifications to local colleges brings social economic opportunities to local learners.”

Gary Jefferson, Executive Director for Engineering and Technology at West Suffolk College said: “West Suffolk College are extremely proud to be recognised as an approved provider for the National College for Nuclear. This will provide opportunities for our community to gain skills in Nuclear related disciplines both for current power generation sites and in readiness for those yet to be built. With Sizewell and Bradwell in our region, both with ambitious plans, it will open the door to high value, secure employment for those completing our National College for Nuclear programmes.”

Thankyou WSC for becoming part of the NCfN Family!