Martin Lofthouse

Head of Department - Construction

I started my working life as a carpentry and joinery apprentice and after completing my advanced apprenticeship became self-employed. I had a joinery workshop in Skipton for 15 years. During this time, I started part-time teaching and in 2003 became a full-time lecturer. I have been an External Verifier for over 10 years.

My Qualifications...

Craft and Advanced Craft Certificates in Carpentry and Joinery
MA in Leadership and Management in Education
BEd in Education and Training
Certificate in Education

Did you know...

I play the guitar and have been in bands since my teenage years
One of my last holidays was to Chernobyl

Find out more about my areas:Bricklaying Carpentry & Joinery Construction Electrical Painting & Decorating Plastering Plumbing

Meet the rest of the team...

NEWS:

• Plastering Partnership is Solid Gold • Band of Builders • Spotlight on Lecturer in Teaching Feature

Events

Fashion Show @ The Mill 08 May
18:00 - 20:00

Open Evening (Skipton) 17 June
17:30 - 19:00

Open Evening (Aviation Academy) 19 June
17:30 - 19:30

Future Student Morning 26 June
09:30 - 11:30

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Monday – 8:30am – 5:00pm
Tuesday – 8:30am – 5:00pm
Wednesday – 8:30am – 5:00pm
Thursday – 8:30am – 5:00pm
Friday – 8:30am – 4:30pm

customerservices@craven-college.ac.uk

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