Ben Watson, Regional Data Centre Operations Leader for Amazon Web Services and Clive Hodge, Principal at HRUC - both dressed in tuxedos shaking hands on the terrace of the IET at the National Innovation Challenge Awards ceremony.


Harrow, Richmond and Uxbridge Colleges (HRUC) is proud to announce the launch of the UK’s first ever Higher National Certificate (HNC) programme for Data Centre Operations and Level 4 Data Centre Engineer in collaboration with Amazon.

Specialist skills

Amazon LogoThe new employer-sponsored programmes, developed and delivered by HRUC, have been designed to develop the specialist technical skills required by the fast-growing data centre industry.

They will provide students with the knowledge, practical training and technical experience needed to progress into industry specific roles. The programmes will be free of charge for students.

Eligible candidates may have the opportunity to participate in a 14-week work-based learning experience within Amazon data centres.

Significant opportunity

Clive Hodge, Principal at HRUC, said: “The programmes represent a significant opportunity for our students to access high-quality technical education, paid industry experience and a direct pathway into one of the most important areas of the digital economy.”

Rewarding careers

Ben Watson, Regional Data Centre Operations Leader for Amazon Web Services, said: “These courses will help students gain the skills and confidence to build rewarding careers in this sector, and help to create a strong talent pipeline in the UK.”

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