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
The 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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