Success Stories
Krystal Kitchens
Krystal Kitchens, Bathrooms and Bedrooms, based in Liskeard, provide high quality products and an installation service.
Freelance Creative Project Manager
Kirsten Whiting is a freelance project manager working within the creative industry sector.
The Barden Corporation
Simon Pentecost is the Environmental, Health and Safety Coordinator at The Barden Corporation. He completed the Health and Safety NEBOSH Diploma Level 6 in order to develop his skills and knowledge.
Total Laminate Systems
CCB Assessors were quick to fit into the workforce and managed to conduct training with minimal disruption to daily operations.
Rowe Electrical Engineers Ltd
Rowe Electrical Engineers are electrical contractors who specialise is industrial, commercial and domestic installations.
Terry Harris and Sons
Terry Harris and Sons’ dedication to apprenticeship training was recognised at the Cornwall College Business Excellence in Business Training Awards 2010 with the Apprenticeship Excellence Award.
Tulip Foods
Tulip Foods was recognised at the Cornwall College Business Excellence in Business Training Awards where they received the Commitment to Environmental Management Award.
Flying Start
Flying Start Nurseries were awarded the Outstanding Commitment to Training (SME) Award at Cornwall College Business’ Excellence in Business Training Awards.
Pall Newquay
The award for Training that has made a Significant Business Impact at the Cornwall College Business Excellence in Business Training Awards was claimed by Pall Newquay.
Cornwall Farmers
Cornwall Farmers has deservedly been named as this year’s Winner of Winners at the Cornwall College Business Excellence in Business Training Awards.
Winter Rule
The Apprenticeship Scheme at Winter Rule has been very successful and has enabled employees such as Kimberley an opportunity to develop new skills and grow within the firm.
Winter Rule
“Apprenticeships are ideal for an employer. They are a cost effective way of training and easy to manage.”
Cornwall Care
Training has driven year on year growth in the services provided and the company’s income.
West Pharmaceutical Services
CCB Trainer and Business Development Advisor were instrumental in providing a successful, bespoke Management and Leadership training programme.
Tulip Foods
“We have found that employees who have engaged in training are more confident and knowledgeable which has helped them contribute further to the operational goals.”
Cornwall Glass & Glazing
The introduction of three major training programmes has improved the skills base of employees, increased productivity and resulted in £100,000 cost savings.
Imerys
“The team from CCB have a thorough understanding of our business needs and have a flexible approach to ensure minimal disruption to production.”
Cornwall Farmers
“Our bespoke ‘Acorn’ training programme provided by CCB is changing the learning culture of the whole of Cornwall Farmers.”
Cornwall Fire & Rescue Service
“The tailored training programme has taken our managers to the next level.”
Cornwall Glass & Glazing
“The BIT NVQ course has ignited our work force to seek ways of improving our processes.”
Falmouth Beach Resort Hotel
“Applying environmental management techniques has not only saved us money, but has given us a competitive edge.”
Finisterre
Recruiting a graduate in women’s wear design resulted in 20% increase in sales within the year.
Freedom Hotels
Events Manager gained deeper understanding of the importance of quality management and customer service.
Glen Rogers & Sons
“The apprentices we have taken on have given us the edge in what is a challenging and competitive industry.”
Green Lawns Hotel
“The marketing course enabled me to increase sales through a well developed marketing plan.”
KCS Trade Print
Getting a better understanding of the financials allowed the Director to cut costs and increase profit margins.
Kimberleys Independent Estate Agents
Learning new skills and techniques for managing their website has increased their efficiency and productivity.
Kingfisher Boats Limited
Marine CAD course equipped staff to bring their understanding of CAD drawings to the next level.
mpad
“It’s easy to get bogged down in the day to day work, but completing a course enables you to take time out and make improvements to the way you do your job.”
Mylor Yacht Harbour
“The Sustainable Tourism Management course has enabled me to gain an understanding of strategic planning for sustainable growth and the main costs and benefits from such growth.”
Oracle Design
“The course was very beneficial and it enabled me to build the website that I have wanted for years.”
Pall Newquay
Within the first year of BIT training have gained £250,000 demonstrable cost benefits from increased productivity, inventory and scrap reduction, and line process improvements.
Pendennis Shipyard
12 years running, the apprenticeship programme has produced talented employees and managers for the business.
Primrose Valley Hotel
“The course was really useful…Primrose Valley Hotel will now begin to widen its visitor support and education initiatives using the ideas picked up from the course.”
Pure Nuff Stuff
“This course gave me the opportunity to test a number of marketing strategies and find the one that really worked for us.”
Sands Resort
Supported work based training for a large number of employees including housekeepers, reception, bar and restaurant staff.
Smiths Advanced Metals
Saw 20% improvement in delivery schedule adherence and a 10% increase in product quality through Business Improvement Techniques training.
St Austell Brewery
“We have had a successful collaborative partnership with Cornwall College for several years.”
St Michaels Hotel & Spa
“The training and development of our team has been paramount in achieving our recent accolades.”
Tamar Foods
Business Improvement Techniques training increased the knowledge of staff across the business and particularly in manufacturing.
Teddingtons Group Ltd.
“The training improved the overall quality of the business. It’s improved our productivity, efficiency and our capabilities. We now have a better, happier workforce.”
Terry Harris and Sons
The apprenticeship programme is critical to maintaining high quality craftsmanship for the business.
TRAC Services
They have grown their client base and increased profitability by utilising the UCP graduate recruitment programme.
Truro Cathedral Restaurant
Have experienced an increase in business after putting restaurant staff through diverse training programme.
Trenython Manor
English language classes provided employees with the necessary communication skills and also improved productivity and retention.
Gilbert & Goode
“We place a very high value on our partnership with Cornwall Business College and the excellent quality of their apprenticeship programme.”
Plessey
Plessey is a privately held leading and innovative electronic design and manufacturing company. They are leading experts in the development and manufacturing of semiconductors products used in sensing, measurement and control applications.
Cornwall Council
Cornwall Council has been recognised for its commitment to training at Cornwall College Business’s Excellence in Business Training Awards 2012 where it received Outstanding Commitment to Training.
Blue Flame
‘50% of our current managers started with the company as an apprentice.’ Simon Foxhall, Blue Flame
Preci Spark Ltd
‘Staff turnover has decreased, we have a highly motivated workforce and the apprentices bring in fresh ideas which have helped improve production.’ James Richardson, Preci Spark Ltd.
Clear Flow
Clear- flow’s dedication to training was recognised at the Cornwall College Business’s Excellence in Business Training Awards 2012 ceremony when they were rewarded with the Training Programme of the year award.
Cornish Cottages
Congratulations to Sharon Sandercock of Cornish Cottages for winning the Individual Achievement Award at Cornwall College Business’ Excellence in Business Training Awards 2012.
Ocean
Ocean proudly picked up two awards for ‘Excellence in Environmental Training’ and Outstanding Commitment to Training for an SME awar at the CCB Excellence in Business Training Awards.
PSG Cornwall
PSG Cornwall has had its commitment to training recognised at CCB's Excellence in Business Training Awards 2012 where it was presented with the ‘Commitment to Graduate Development'.
Cormac Solutions Ltd.
Cormac Solutions Ltd. has responding to major changes to their organisation by working with Cornwall College Business to deliver higher level skills training to 40 managers across Cornwall.
Vospers
Trevor Hill, undertook the masterclass for Strategic and Senior Managers in Performance Management.
Composite Integration Ltd
Composite Integration wanted to build a strong motivated team sent two of their Workshop Supervisors onto the First Award in Leadership and Team Skills ILM Level 3.
Newquay Cornwall Airport
Richard Thomasson, Airport Operations Manager undertook NEBOSH General Certificate in Occupational Health and Safety.
Reflex Marine
Reflex Marine provides access solutions to the offshore oil and gas industry. It is a small business of 15 employees who sell their products to a global market. Reflex Marine design and sell personnel
St Gennys Low Carbon Community
St Gennys Low Carbon Community is a project funded by the Local Energy Assessment Fund (LEAF) and aims to reduce the carbon footprint of St Gennys by helping residents save energy and money. The project will assess energy use in 450 homes in the parish and will direct residents to the appropriate help available to improve their homes.
H R Jasper & Son Ltd
Jaspers are a family owned business that produces supreme cuts of beef and supplies quality lamb from West Country producers. They have been processing cattle at Treburley in North Cornwall since 1977.
KCS Print
KCS Trade Print is a specialist print manufacturer with a high quality product portfolio. The company is young, dynamic, and has earned the trust of print management companies throughout the UK.
Rustler Yachts
Rustler Yachts' experienced craftsmen have been building boats in Falmouth since the early 1980s. They currently employ three Furniture Making Apprentices, who play a vital role within the team.
China Fleet Country Club
Cornwall College Business delivered a tailored degree level short course to the team of management and marketing staff to enable them to work more effectively.
Stephens Scown Solicitors
An upgraded IT system required Stephen Scown Solicitors to train all staff in the new software and Jody Pender, the interal ICT trainer needed to update her skills in order to meet this challenge.
Absolute Recycling
Absolute Recycling are a forward thinking, dynamic business, providing WEEE (Waste, Electrical & Electronic Equipment) Recycling in Plymouth, Devon and the South West.
Eight Wire
Eight Wire, founded in 2004, is a multi-disciplinary design and marketing agency based in Penryn, offering high quality graphic design, copywriting and marketing solutions.
Cornwall Solar Panels
Cornwall Solar Panels was established in December 2010 and has grown from a one man band to employing 14 people in the space of 22 months.
Klimek Jewellers
Klimek Jewellers is a small family run retail business in the centre of Truro, supplying quality jewellery to customers from across the UK
Ocean
Ocean currently employs 243 people across its four companies, providing good quality, energy efficient and affordable homes to over 4000 families in Cornwall. The business is committed to providing a real contribution to Cornwall's housing shortage; building new homes for rent and shared ownership.
Reflex Marine
Reflex Marine specialise in delivering offshore solutions to clients in the oil, gas and renewables industries, employing 25 staff from a main office in Truro.
Mining
Mining Searches UK was established in 1978 and undertakes mining searches for conveyance purposes across the UK.
Peppercorn Kitchen
Peppercorn Kitchen prides itself on providing customers with an excellent experience as well as delicious Middle-Eastern‚ North-African and Mediterranean cooking from its coast-side location at Perranuthnoe, Penzance.
Rachel Penhaligon
The Greenpower Education Trust promotes sustainable engineering to young people, via a series of challenging educational events. These encourage schoolchildren to take an interest in science, engineering and technology by building electric cars from scratch and racing them against other schools.
Penventon Park Hotel
The Penventon Park Hotel is a successful, family run and long established prestigious hotel set in eight acres of grounds. The hotel offers a diverse array of products and services including restaurant, health and leisure spa, as well as catering for weddings, functions, conferences and events.
The Money Group
The Money Group provide financial management solutions to help people improve their financial situation. Employing over 200 staff TMG continues to be a fast expanding, dynamic financial services business, quickly developing to be market leader in consumer money savings and price comparison.
Cornwall Fire and Rescue Service
Cornwall Fire and Rescue Service (CFRS) provides a diverse range of services to the people of Cornwall. Operating out of 31 fire stations across the county, fire fighter safety and public safety is at the heart of everything they do.
Andrew Stone
“I really enjoyed the course and learnt a lot enabling me to go away and use my new skills immediately." Andrew Stone, Art & Creative Director, Oracle Design
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