§ Mr. Cartwrightasked the Paymaster General what courses are currently offered at the Deptford skillcentre; how many places are available on each; and how many of these places are currently filled.
§ Mr. Trippier[pursuant to his reply, 15 December 1986, c. 369]: There are 70 courses currently offered at the Deptford skillcentre. The type of course, the number of places available and the number of places filled on each course are shown in the following table.
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Courses available at Deptford skillcentre—9 December 1986 Courses Places available Places filled Bricklaying 14 11 Carpentry and joinery 28 23 Engineering production 14 7 Heating and ventilation 12 12 Industrial electronics 12 8
Courses Places available Places filled Heavy vehicle repair and maintenance 12 10 Light fabrication and welding 12 9 Motor vehicle body repair and maintenance 10 9 Motor vehicle repair and maintenance 10 11 New technology access 24 24 Office machinery and servicing 12 9 Painting and decorating 12 6 Plastering 14 12 Plumbing 12 13 Radio and television service and maintenance 12 8 Sheet metal working 12 8 Silk screen printing 12 10 Specialist woodworking 14 13 Women introduction to manual skills 10 3 Work related skills assessment 24 19 TOTAL 282 225
§ Mr. Cartwrightasked the Paymaster General how many places for (a) bricklayers and (b) carpenters and joiners have been available at the Deptford skillcentre each year of its operation.
§ Mr. Trippier[pursuant to his reply, 15 December 1986, c. 369]. The number of places for (a) bricklayers and (b) carpenters and joiners available at the Deptford skillcentre for each year of its operation is shown in the following table.
Year and Course Places Available 1982–83 Bricklaying 28 Carpentry and Joinery 28 1983–84 Bricklaying 28 Carpentry and Joinery 28 1984–85 Bricklaying 14 Carpentry and Joinery 14 1985–86 Bricklaying 14 Carpentry and Joinery 28 1986–87 Bricklaying 14 Carpentry and Joinery 28
§ Mr. Cartwrightasked the Paymaster General what is the total capacity of the Deptford skillcentre; and how much of it is currently in use.
§ Mr. Trippier[pursuant to his reply, 15 December 1986, c. 369]. The Deptford skillcentre has a current capacity of up to 282 training places spread over a variety of trade groups. At present 225 of these training places are filled.