WIGAN and Leigh College is welcoming engineers and plumbers to its newly refurbished Gas Centre.

It is based at the college's Centre of Excellence in Engineering at the Pagefield Centre in Wigan.

Recently, £1.8million was invested into upgrading facilities and resources to replicate modern real working environments.

The college offers a range of gas and non-gas training courses which run throughout the year.

Head of construction at the college, Neil Campbell, said: “We are looking forward to welcoming more employers from industry to our new Gas Centre.

"Our competitive pricing, good transport links and first rate facilities make us an ideal option for those looking to update their qualifications to keep within the very latest health, safety and industry standards.”

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The college is inviting plumbers and gas engineers to a breakfast event from 8am until 10am on Friday, September 27 to view the new facilities and find out more about courses and assessments.

Expert tutors will be on hand to show off new specialist facilities.

If you are interested in attending the event contact Sarah Cunliffe by emailing s.cunliffe@wigan-leigh.ac.uk or calling 01942 761856.