Our Carpentry and Joinery apprentices recently visited Pasquill’s flagship site in Chorley, exploring truss design and manufacturing.
The Level 2 students received an exclusive tour of the factory allowing them to better understand the construction process behind trusses, how they are installed, and how they can be safely and effectively incorporated into construction projects.
During their visit, the students received a comprehensive Health and Safety briefing and an overview of Pasquill’s operations around the UK. They were introduced to the range of products the company manufactures and saw first-hand the design process for a roof truss based on client instructions. They even got to see how getting the design wrong could adversely affect the roof's performance. The students were taken on an extensive tour of the facilities, following the whole process from timber stocks to the finished roof trusses and observing the full manufacturing process including the various types of equipment required to make the different types of products in operation.
The feedback from the students was overwhelmingly positive, with all apprentices finding it a enjoyable and valuable experience.
College Carpentry and Joinery tutor, Neil Whitfield, expressed his gratitude towards the Pasquill team for their hospitality and for taking the time to show the students the whole process. He said, "The visit was truly beneficial for the students on their journey towards achieving their qualifications. An experience they will carry forward with them as they progress with their careers within the construction industry."
Craig Gibbs, Pasquill's Systems Data Manager, said: "Overall, the visit to the Pasquill site provided the students with invaluable insight into the design and manufacturing of trusses, enhancing their knowledge and understanding of how to incorporate them safely and effectively into construction projects. This experience will undoubtedly benefit the students in their future careers in the construction industry."
"It was a pleasure to help spark enthusiasm in the next generation of industry professionals - we all had a great time and were thankful to all the apprentices who visited our site."
If you are interested in studying one of our Carpentry and Joinery courses, or a Construction course, you can discover more in our dedicated section here.
