Cheshire College Receives Five Tonnes of Equipment Donation
Cheshire College – South & West students will benefit from five tonnes of specialist equipment donated by AstraZeneca to support hands-on technical training.
By Chester Standard
Cheshire College – South & West has received five tonnes of specialist equipment from AstraZeneca to support practical training for students.
The college operates campuses in Crewe, Ellesmere Port and Chester, serving learners across Cheshire and the wider region.
The donation includes packaging conveyor belt systems, vacuum testers, pouch sealers, instrumentation, mobile platforms and mechanical lifting equipment.
Office furniture, lockers and work benches were also included.
The equipment was delivered to the college’s campuses with support from Boughey Logistics, which helped transport the donation as a goodwill contribution.
The college says the equipment will strengthen its ability to deliver technical and vocational training linked to modern workplace practice.
Students will be able to work with industry-standard resources, giving them more practical experience of the kind of systems and equipment used in professional environments.
The donation also supports sustainability by giving specialist equipment a longer working life rather than allowing usable resources to go to waste.
AstraZeneca said the contribution reflects its commitment to reuse and reducing waste while supporting education and skills development.
Boughey Logistics’ involvement helped make the transfer possible, ensuring the equipment could be moved safely and efficiently.
Cheshire College – South & West said the donation was a valuable addition to its facilities and would help students develop skills aligned with real industry needs.
Principal and chief executive Jasbir Dhesi thanked AstraZeneca for the donation and Boughey Logistics for supporting its delivery.
He said both organisations were valued employer partners of the college.
The donation highlights the importance of links between education and employers, particularly in technical subjects where access to real equipment can improve students’ confidence and readiness for work.
For learners, hands-on training can help bridge the gap between classroom study and the expectations of industry.
It also gives students a better understanding of workplace processes, safety, quality control and the practical skills needed in sectors such as manufacturing, logistics, engineering, life sciences and packaging.
The latest donation adds to the college’s employer-led approach by giving students access to equipment that would normally be found in industrial or commercial settings.