Apprenticeship Information Guide 2016 1 Welcome to the Gen2 Apprenticeship Information Guide for 2016. By now you will probably be thinking about your future and what to do after you leave school or college. This can be a daunting experience so we are here to offer you the best possible start and the first step towards a highly rewarding career! By choosing an Apprenticeship, you will be able to train on the job using state of the art machinery and equipment. You will be taught by industry leading specialists, all whilst becoming qualified and receiving a wage. You will be getting your first step onto a career ladder with real prospects and gaining skills that are essential for industry and are recognised by employers nationally. An Introduction to Gen2 We currently train over 1,250 apprentices and our programmes are becoming increasingly popular as employers and young people realise the benefits of an apprenticeship. During your apprenticeship, dependent on your ability, you will have the opportunity to progress from an apprenticeship to a Higher Apprenticeship. From there, you can continue with further learning, to gain employer-funded qualifications all the way to University and beyond. We have been delivering exceptional apprenticeship training for over a decade and continue to be the leading trainer of Mechanical, Electrical, Nuclear and Systems & Control apprenticeships in Cumbria. We have also been awarded a Grade1 ‘Outstanding’ in our most recent Ofsted inspection. Your employment prospects with a Gen2 apprenticeship couldn’t be better. In the last ten years, 93% of apprentices that have been trained by us, progress immediately into fulltime employment. For a full list of courses see our index page! Gen2 are committed to equality of opportunity and the safeguarding of learners 2 3 Gen2 provides an outstanding range of engineering and specialist supplementary awards that meet employers’ skills needs. Ofsted Inspection Report, April 2011 Why choose work-based training? The Uni option As an apprentice you will be associated with a real job with a high quality employer. This opens employment opportunities rarely available without experience. You will also actually earn a wage, with paid holiday entitlement and other employee benefits. Once you’ve completed your apprenticeship you can expect an everincreasing pay packet and the opportunity to train up further; gaining qualifications right up to a Degree and even Level 7 Post-Graduate courses with Gen2. We also provide a huge range of short professional training courses for things like Health & Safety that will help you stay out in front in future. You might feel like University is the only option for a better career. In reality the average student will leave university owing as much as £50,000 in tuition fees alone. Apprenticeships are a great way to build a solid life-long career, with a fantastic 93% of Gen2 apprentices going straight into full-time employment on completion of their course compared to just 87.5% of graduates, according to statistics from the Department of Innovation & Skills. Many apprentices then go on to become key figures in their companies, with the Managing Director of at least one globallyrenowned engineering business following this career path in recent years locally. Another great advantage of training with Gen2 is that we give you the opportunity to stay in the area whilst undertaking nationally respected training in world-class facilities... Perfect if you’re looking to save some money before moving out from home. 4 University Your Tuition Fees up to £50k Of course everyone wants a degree, but did you know that the top apprenticeships are fully equivalent to the best degrees? In fact a Gen2 apprenticeship now offers all the pathways that Uni does - right up to Level 7 post-graduate study. What is more, a recent survey by the National Apprenticeship Service showed that, because apprenticeships encompass realworld employment experience, they are frequently more valued by employers. Average Starting Salary £14,734 Apprentice This is clearly demonstrated by the fact that, according to the Office of National Statistics, in 2014 as many as 26% of recent Uni graduates were stuck in low paid part-time jobs compared to only 11% of apprentices; of those graduates in better jobs 27% were still earning less than the average apprentice’s wage. Indeed, further evidence from notgoingtouni.co.uk shows the average graduate starting salary of £14,734 compares very poorly to the £18,463 that the average newly qualified apprentice can expect. Your Training Costs FREE Average Starting Salary £18,463 With students now having to bear the cost of their university education, is it REALLY worth the cost when you can go-on to undertake a professional degree or degree-equivalent apprenticeship course with Gen2, be 93% certain you’ll get snapped up for a real full time career AND get paid for it? Image: Gen2 Celebration of Higher Education Success Ceremony 2015 5 Apprenticeships for Engineering Electrical Electrical Design Intermediate /Advanced Apprenticeship Advanced Apprenticeship Pre-requisites: GCSE Grades A-C in Mathematics, English Language and Science although employer requirements may vary. Successfully pass the Gen2 aptitude testing and a satisfactory reference. Pre-requisites: GCSE Grades A-C in Mathematics, English Language and Science although employer requirements may vary and they may also look for an A Level qualification in a STEM subject. Successfully pass the Gen2 aptitude testing and a satisfactory reference. In addition, candidates must pass a colour vision test. Duration: Intermediate: 12 - 18 months Advanced: 42 months Location: Cumbria Wage: £3.30 per hour minimum. In addition, candidates must pass a colour vision test. What qualifications will I obtain? • Functional skills, personal learning and thinking skills/ employee rights and responsibilities plus: Intermediate Apprenticeship (12 - 18 months) • Level 2 Performing Engineering Operations • City and Guilds Certificate in Engineering Advanced Apprenticeship (42 months) • NVQ Level 3 Extended Diploma in one of the following: • Maintaining Engineering Construction Plant and Systems - Instrument and Controls • NVQ Level 3 Extended Diploma in Installation and Commissioning • Engineering Maintenance • NVQ Level 3 Extended Diploma in Technical Support • Level 3 Technical Certificate BTEC Diploma in Engineering or a craft qualification The role of an Electrical Apprentice: Electricians are highly skilled crafts people, who work with electrical equipment and supplies on a wide range of engineering machinery and equipment. They also control and maintain instrumentation equipment that is used to accurately measure and regulate process variables such as the flow rate of liquids or gasses, temperature or pressure. Their work ranges from installation of domestic electrical circuits for houses, to the installation and maintenance of sophisticated, highly complex machinery and equipment in major processing plants and factories. Electricians install, maintain and test electrical and instrumentation equipment, systems and appliances, and have to be able to diagnose and fault find problems with electrical equipment. For these reasons they need to be highly skilled with a logical and methodical approach to their work. What will I study as an electrical apprentice with Gen2? • Health and safety • Electrical installation • Engineering drawings • Maintenance • Soldering • Fault finding • Electronics • Instrumentation • Electrical safety • Safe use of tools Where will my training be delivered? First Year - You will learn for four days a week in one of our Skills Centres plus one day per week for your Technical Certificate, or your training may be on the job, at your place of work. Second Year - Employer work placement. You will study a Technical Certificate one day per week and will be visited by Gen2 staff around every six weeks to assess your competence. Third & Fourth Year (for Advanced Apprentices) Assessed on your NVQ in your workplace. Duration: 42 months Location: Cumbria Wage: £3.30 per hour minimum. What qualifications will I obtain? • Functional skills, personal learning and thinking skills/ employee rights and responsibilities plus: Advanced Apprenticeship (42 months) • NVQ Level 3 Extended Diploma in Construction Design and Drafting or NVQ Level 3 Extended Diploma in Engineering Technical Support • Level 3 Technical Certificate BTEC Diploma in Operations and Maintenance What will I study as an electrical design apprentice with Gen2? • How to work in a safe manner, you will become familiar with industry guidelines and regulations such as LOLER, PUWER and COSHH • Produce drawings and designs using Computer Aided Design (CAD) • CAD and additional design & prototyping programmes • Maintenance of existing equipment and manufacture of new parts when required • Problem Solving and fault-finding • Installation, testing and adjustment of plant and machinery to make sure it is running smoothly, safely and meeting performance targets • Use of different tools • In addition you could possibly go on to Higher Education. www.gen2.ac.uk www.gen2.ac.uk 01900 701300 01228 599890 01900 701300 01228 599890 01229 483760 recruitment@gen2.ac.uk 01229 483760 recruitment@gen2.ac.uk 8 The role of an Electrical Design Apprentice: Electrical design engineering is a highly skilled technical role that will require you to work with a design house designing a wide range of electrical and electronic installations. Electrical Design Engineers need to be safety conscious and have good IT, mathematics and communication skills. Electricians need to have perfect colour vision and therefore must undertake a colour vision test. Where will my training be delivered? First Year - You will learn for four days a week in one of our Skills Centres plus one day per week for your Technical Certificate, or your training may be on the job, at your place of work. Second Year - Employer work placement. You will study a Technical Certificate one day per week and will be visited by Gen2 staff around every six weeks to assess your competence. Third & Fourth Year - Assessed on your NVQ in your workplace. 9 Mechanical Intermediate /Advanced Apprenticeship Pre-requisites: GCSE Grades A-C in Mathematics, English Language and Science although employer requirements may vary. Intermediate: 12 - 18 months Advanced: 42 months Location: Cumbria Wage: £3.30 per hour minimum. What qualifications will I obtain? • Functional skills, personal learning and thinking skills/ employee rights and responsibilities plus: Intermediate Apprenticeship (12 - 18 months) • Level 2 Performing Engineering Operations • City and Guilds Certificate in Engineering Advanced Apprenticeship (42 months) • NVQ Level 3 Extended Diploma in one of the following: • Maintaining Engineering Construction Plant and Systems • Mechanical Manufacturing Engineering • Engineering Maintenance • Technical Support • Level 2 Technical Certificate BTEC Diploma in Operations and Maintenance What will I study as a Mechanical Apprentice with Gen2? • Health and safety • Bench fitting • Mechanical maintenance • Fault finding • Safe use of tools • Milling • Turning • Basic pipe fitting • CAD • Fabrication Advanced Apprenticeship Pre-requisites: GCSE Grades A-C in Mathematics, English Language and Science although employer requirements may vary and they may also look for an A Level qualification in a STEM subject. Successfully pass the Gen2 aptitude testing and a satisfactory reference. Successfully pass the Gen2 aptitude testing and a satisfactory reference. Duration: Mechanical Design The role of a Mechanical Apprentice: Hand Fitting, machining, maintenance of pumps, gearboxes and compressors are just a few of the things that you will work with as a mechanical apprentice. The apprenticeship involves the installation and maintenance of a wide range of engineering plant equipment, it may also involve the manufacture of new components using machinery. Mechanical Craftspeople are highly skilled and can work in a wide variety of industries and sectors with complex plant and equipment. They are involved in the manufacture of component parts for machines, the assembly and installation of machinery, as well as the maintenance of equipment. They must work with precision and accuracy, and have a logical approach to work. They also need to be able to read and interpret drawings /diagrams, diagnose and fault-find problems with equipment, and work cooperatively with other colleagues. Where will my training be delivered? First Year - You will learn for four days a week in one of our Skills Centres plus one day per week for your Technical Certificate, or your training may be on the job, at your place of work. Second Year - Employer work placement. You will study a Technical Certificate one day per week and will be visited by Gen2 staff around every six weeks to assess your competence. Third & Fourth Year (for Advanced Apprentices) Assessed on your NVQ in your workplace. Duration: 42 months Location: Cumbria Wage: £3.30 per hour minimum. What qualifications will I obtain? • Functional Skills, Personal Learning and Thinking Skills/ Employee Rights and Responsibilities plus: Advanced Apprenticeship (42 months) • NVQ Level 3 Extended Diploma in Construction Design and Drafting or NVQ Level 3 Extended Diploma in Engineering Technical Support • Level 3 Technical Certificate BTEC Diploma in Operations and Maintenance What will I study as a Mechanical Design Apprentice with Gen2? • How to work in a safe manner, you will become familiar with industry guidelines and regulations such as LOLER, PUWER and COSHH • Produce drawings and designs using Computer Aided Design (CAD) • CAD and additional design and prototyping programmes • Maintenance of existing equipment and manufacture of new parts when required • Problem solving and fault-finding • Installation, testing and adjustment of plant and machinery to make sure it is running smoothly, safely and meeting performance targets • Use of different tools such as hand tools, power tools and measuring equipment www.gen2.ac.uk www.gen2.ac.uk 01900 701300 01228 599890 01900 701300 01228 599890 01229 483760 recruitment@gen2.ac.uk 01229 483760 recruitment@gen2.ac.uk 10 The role of a Mechanical Design Apprentice: Mechanical design engineering is a highly skilled technical role that requires you to work with a design house, designing a wide range of mechanical installations. Mechanical Design Engineers need to be very safety conscious and have good IT, mathematics and communication skills. Students completing this apprenticeship may also progress into Higher Education, completing HNC or Foundation Degree qualifications. Where will my training be delivered? First Year - You will learn for four days a week in one of our Skills Centres plus one day per week for your Technical Certificate, or your training may be on the job, at your place of work. Second Year - Employer work placement. You will study a Technical Certificate one day per week and will be visited by Gen2 staff around every six weeks to assess your competence. Third & Fourth Year - Assessed on your NVQ in your workplace. 11 Control Systems Process Advanced Apprenticeship Intermediate Apprenticeship Pre-requisites: GCSE Grades A-C in Mathematics, English Language and Science although employer requirements may vary. Pre-requisites: GCSE Grades A-C in Mathematics, English Language and Science although employer requirements may vary. Successfully pass the Gen2 aptitude testing and a satisfactory reference. Successfully pass the Gen2 aptitude testing and a satisfactory reference. In addition, candidates must pass a colour vision test. Duration: 42 months Location: Cumbria Wage: £3.30 per hour minimum. What qualifications will I obtain? • Functional Skills, Personal Learning and Thinking Skills/ Employee Rights and Responsibilities plus: Advanced Apprenticeship (42 months) • NVQ Level 3 Extended Diploma in Engineering Technical Support • Level 3 Technical Certificate BTEC Diploma in Engineering Where will my training be delivered? West Cumbria Learners - The first year will be spent training in the Energus facility at Lillyhall with one day per week studying a Technical Certificate. In year two you will join the Control Systems Department and undertake work experience to gain relevant skills and experience. During this time you will continue to work towards a Technical Certificate as well as returning for specialist training and projects at the Gen2 Energus facility. In year three you will undertake additional project work at Gen2 alongside your employment. Carlisle and Furness Learners - You will be employed by a company from day one. You will either complete your training with Gen2, and/or at your place of work. You will study a Technical Certificate one day per week. Duration: 12-18 months Location: Based with one of our employers in Cumbria Wage: What will I study as a Control Systems Apprentice with Gen2? • Computer programming • Maintenance of plant automation systems • Programming automated systems • Knowledge of process plant operations • Programmable logic controllers • Supervisory control and data acquisition The role of a Control Systems Apprentice: All production and manufacturing plants require control systems, without them the plants simply wouldn’t function properly. Control System Technicians are responsible for ensuring that the plant operates satisfactorily and with peak efficiency. Control systems are particularly essential to industries such as Nuclear, Chemical, Petrochemical and Manufacturing. Control systems engineering has become a modern and complex discipline that requires the worker to have a wide experience of subjects such as Programmable Logic Controllers (PLCs), software engineering, plant instrumentation, electronics, communication networks and process control. The role of a Control Systems Technician is varied but may involve design, development, maintenance and servicing of plant control systems, within the nuclear and process plant industry. Students completing this apprenticeship may possibly progress onto a Foundation Degree qualification. £3.30 per hour minimum. What qualifications will I obtain? • Functional Skills, Personal Learning and Thinking Skills/ Employee Rights and Responsibilities plus: Intermediate Apprenticeship (12-18 months) • NVQ Level 2 in Process Industries and Operations • Technical Certificate - Level 2 Diploma What will I study as a Process Apprentice with Gen2? • Health and safety / environmental issues • Process chemistry • Process science • Process in solids • Process in fluids • Process plant/plant services • Plant systems • ICT and communications • Instrumentation, measurement and control It will be your duty to keep it operating safely and efficiently, you will also need to take samples of materials used for analysis. Since many manufacturing plants run day and night, you may be required to work shifts. You will also be required to maintain a safe work area to ensure the effective running of plant and equipment. Where will my training be delivered? You will be employed by your employer from day one, undertaking your training in the workplace. You will be granted day release in order to study for a Technical Certificate at one of our Skills Centres for at least one day per week. www.gen2.ac.uk www.gen2.ac.uk 01900 701300 01228 599890 01900 701300 01228 599890 01229 483760 recruitment@gen2.ac.uk 01229 483760 recruitment@gen2.ac.uk 12 The role of a Process Apprentice: As a Process Operator you will typically work in a manufacturing company that makes use of large and often complex pieces of machinery and equipment. 13 Welding, Fabrication & Plating Intermediate/Advanced Apprenticeship Pre-requisites: GCSE Grades A-C in Mathematics, English and Science although employer requirements may vary. Successfully pass the Gen2 aptitude testing and a satisfactory reference. Duration: 12-18 months (Intermediate) 42 months (Advanced) Location: Cumbria Wage: £3.30 per hour minimum What qualifications will I obtain? Intermediate Apprenticeship • Level 2 Performing Engineering Operations or Certificate in Engineering Construction Activities • City & Guilds Certificate in Engineering Advanced Apprenticeship • BTEC Level 3 Diploma in Mechanical Engineering; BTEC Level 3 Subsidiary Diploma in Engineering; BTEC Level 2 Extended Certificate in Engineering (Specialist: Manufacturing Engineering); BTEC Level 3 Diploma in Mechanical Engineering or BTEC Level 3 Subsidiary Diploma in Engineering What will I study as a Welding, Fabricating & Plating Apprentice? • Health and safety • Welding/fabricating theory • Basic metallurgy • Manual Metal Arc (MMA) welding • Tungsten Inert Gas (TIG) welding • Metal Inert Gas (MIG) welding • Engineering drawings • Problem solving skills • Basic hand skills • Technical drawings inc. CAD • Manufacturing skills • Pattern development Pipefitting Intermediate / Advanced Apprenticeship Pre-requisites: GCSE Grades A-C in Mathematics, English Language and Science although employer requirements may vary. Successfully pass the Gen2 aptitude testing and a satisfactory reference. The role of a Welding, Fabrication & Plating Apprentice: Fabrication is a discipline which covers a wide range of occupational areas including Welders, Platers, Sheet Metal Workers and Pipe Fitters. Fabricators are essential in all fields of engineering and manufacturing, and need to be able to work in all environments. Fabricators and Welders need to be able to interpret engineering drawings, convert them into metal shapes by using a range of powerful equipment such as guillotines, pipe benders, folders or computer controlled plasma cutting equipment. In many firms a Fabricator will be expected to carry out both fabrication as well as welding work, but in some cases you will specialise in one of the two areas. Where will my training be delivered? First year - You will learn for four days a week in one of our Skills Centres with one day per week for your Technical Certificate, or your training may be on the job at your place of work. Second Year Onwards - Employer work placement, with day release for Technical Certificate Study and Gen2 progress assessments every 6 weeks. Duration: Intermediate: 12 - 18 months Advanced: 42 months Location: Cumbria Wage: £3.30 per hour minimum. What qualifications will I obtain? • Functional Skills, Personal Learning and Thinking Skills/ Employee Rights and Responsibilities plus: Intermediate Apprenticeship (12-18 months) • Level 2 Performing Engineering Operations or Certificate in Engineering Construction Activities • City and Guilds Certificate in Engineering Advanced Apprenticeship (42 months) • NVQ Level 3 Extended Diploma in Installing Engineering Plant and Systems • BTEC Level 3 Diploma in Mechanical Engineering or BTEC Level 3 Subsidiary Diploma in Engineering What will I study as a Pipefitting Apprentice with Gen2? • General health and safety in engineering construction • Specific pipefitting safety and safe working conditions • Technical drawings • Use of basic hand and power tools • Cutting and preparing pipe work systems • Cold bending ferrous and non ferrous pipe • Fabricating pipework and supports, • Assembling and installing pipework systems • Preparing and testing pipework systems www.gen2.ac.uk www.gen2.ac.uk 01900 701300 01228 599890 01900 701300 01228 599890 01229 483760 recruitment@gen2.ac.uk 01229 483760 recruitment@gen2.ac.uk 14 The role of a Pipefitting Apprentice: A pipefitter is similar to a plumber in that both work with, install and manipulate pipes. The pipes a pipefitter works with must carry liquids or gases at high pressure for industrial purposes, while a plumber deals with pipes that carry water at low pressure. Pipefitters fabricate pipework and supports using detailed engineering drawings, cutting, shaping and bending pipe in preparation for welding. Pipefitters also fit sections of metal pipe together by cutting them precisely and may use techniques such as threading and bending. Often working alongside welders they connect piping efficiently and safely, sometimes in difficult conditions. Where will my training be delivered? First Year - You will learn for four days a week in one of our Skills Centres plus one day per week for your Technical Certificate, or your training may be on the job, at your place of work. Second Year - Employer work placement. You will study a Technical Certificate one day per week and will be visited by Gen2 staff around every six weeks to assess your competence. Third & Fourth Year - Assessed on your NVQ in your workplace. 15 Warehousing Intermediate Apprenticeship Civil Engineering Advanced Apprenticeship Pre-requisites: Preferred results: GCSE Grades A-C in Mathematics, English and Science. Pre-requisites: Preferred results: GCSE Grades A-C in Mathematics, English and Science. Duration: 12 months Duration: Location: Cumbria Wage: £3.30 per hour minimum. What qualifications will I obtain? • Functional skills, personal learning and thinking skills/ employee rights and responsibilities in the logistics industry plus: • Level 2 Certificate in Warehousing and Storage What will I study as a Warehousing Apprentice? • Health, safety & security at work. • Develop effective working relationships with colleagues in logistics operations. • Processing and dispatching orders. • Maintaining hygiene standards in handling and storing goods. • Moving and handling goods in logistics operations, which could involve using machinery like compact cranes or forklift trucks. • Checking and maintaining stock levels and records. • Receipt, storage and dispatch of goods 24 months Location: Cumbria Wage: £3.30 per hour minimum What qualifications does a Civil Engineering Apprentice obtain? The role of a Warehousing Apprentice: • Working as part of a team, you may be required to load/unload vehicles. You will also have delegated responsibility for the correct selection and packing of customer orders, ensuring they are ready for despatch on time. • On completion of the warehousing apprenticeship, candidates could move into areas such as Team Leading, Logistics Operations or driving goods vehicles. What will a Civil Engineering Apprentice study? Where will my training be delivered? You will attend one of our Skills Centres for your initial induction and then you will be placed with your employer. • Level 3 Diploma in Civil Engineering for Technicians Level 3 BTEC Diploma in Construction and the Built Environment Functional Skills, Personal Learning and Thinking Skills, Employee Rights and Responsibilities Knowledge Units: • Health, Safety and Welfare • Sustainable Construction • Mathematics in Construction • Science and Materials • Construction Technology and Design • Surveying • Structural Mechanics • Construction Projects • Highway Construction and Maintenance • Tendering and Estimating • Measurement Techniques Competence Units: • Health, Safety & Welfare • Preparing Drawings and Schedules of Work • Operating Project Information Systems • Developing Working Relationships • Preparing Estimates, Bids and Tenders • Collecting, Analysing and Presenting Survey Data www.gen2.ac.uk www.gen2.ac.uk 01900 701300 01228 599890 01900 701300 01228 599890 01229 483760 recruitment@gen2.ac.uk 01229 483760 recruitment@gen2.ac.uk 16 The role of a Civil Engineering Apprentice: Civil Engineers deal with the design, construction and maintenance of the built environment. Their role is central to ensuring the safe, timely and well-resourced completion of projects in many areas, including: • • • • Highway construction Waste management Coastal development Geotechnical engineering Where will training be delivered? Apprentices are placed with the employer from the start and will be assessed in the workplace. In addition, apprentices will attend Gen2 to complete the Level 3 BTEC qualification. 17 Scientific Health Physics Monitor Advanced Apprenticeship Intermediate Apprenticeship Pre-requisites: GCSE Grades A-C in Mathematics, English Language and ICT. Employers may look for an AS/ A-Level qualification in a STEM subject. Pre-requisites: A minimum of four GCSE Grades A-C (including Mathematics, English Language and Science). Successfully pass the Gen2 aptitude testing and a satisfactory reference. Sellafield Ltd require an A-Level in Chemistry and GCSEs at Grade B or above. Successfully pass the Gen2 aptitude testing and a satisfactory reference. Candidates must be at least 18 years of age by September 2016. Duration: 36 months Location:Cumbria Wage: £3.30 per hour minimum. What qualifications will I obtain? • Functional skills, personal learning and thinking skills/ employee rights and responsibilities plus: • BTEC Level 3 Diploma in Applied Science • NVQ Level 3 in Laboratory and Associated Technical Activities • HNC in Applied Chemistry What will I study as an Scientific apprentice with Gen2? • Calibrations • Sampling and titrations • Conduct investigations and tests • Assess data and write reports • Dealing with technical data • Develop presentation techniques Where will my training be delivered? You will attend one of our Skills Centres for your initial induction and then you will be placed with your employer. The role of Scientific Apprentice: Scientific Technicians perform a wide variety of roles in the nuclear, chemical and manufacturing industries, as well as in academic and research establishments throughout Cumbria. Scientific Technicians are needed to test and calibrate equipment as well as undertake investigations and analyse samples. They are likely to work with hazardous substances, so it will be necessary for you to have a strong understanding of health and safety procedures and safe working practices. During the apprenticeship: • You will be aware of health and safety regulations • You will be improving your working relations every day as you are likely to be working in teams • You will manage information and use computers • You are likely to work with hazardous substances • You could help to manage the equipment kept in stores • You will manage data and produce reports • You will create presentations on work you have completed Minimum age is 18 at the start of the programme, to comply with Classified Workers requirements Duration: 24 months Location: West Cumbria Wage: £3.30 per hour minimum. What qualifications will I obtain? • Functional skills, personal learning and thinking skills/ employee rights and responsibilities plus: • Radiation Safety Practice (RSP) Stage 1 • Level 2 NVQ Diploma in Radiological Protection • Award in Nuclear Industry Awareness (ANIA) • IOSH Working Safely The role of a Health Physics Monitor Apprentice: The principle function of a Health Physics Monitor is to provide a radiological safety and monitoring service to customers in order to meet business needs to defined standards. The role is to monitor radiation dose rates, personnel, surface and airborne contamination, recording the levels detected and responding accordingly. Health Physics Monitors may also be part of the emergency response arrangements. Where will my training be delivered? You will attend one of our Skills Centres for your initial induction and then you will be placed with your employer. www.gen2.ac.uk www.gen2.ac.uk 01900 701300 01228 599890 01900 701300 01228 599890 01229 483760 recruitment@gen2.ac.uk 01229 483760 recruitment@gen2.ac.uk 18 Duties and aspects of the role will also include: • Undertake clearance monitoring • Function test radiation protection instrumentation • Record radiation protection monitoring and survey results • Working at heights via the use of ladders and scaffolding • Working in confined spaces • Use of Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) • Use of Respiratory Protective Equipment such as respirators and breathing apparatus • Obtaining information (readings), analysing the information and determining actions • Understand the relevant health and safety legislation with reference to the tasks, the plant and the actions required to control hazards • To understand and have relevant background knowledge in science, the principles involved in the operation, maintenance of the processes and equipment used 19 Nuclear Operator Intermediate Apprenticeship Pre-requisites: GCSE Grades A-C in Mathematics, English Language and Science although employer requirements may vary. Successfully pass the Gen2 aptitude testing and a satisfactory reference. 24 months Location: West Cumbria Wage: £3.30 per hour minimum. What will I study as a Nuclear Operator Apprentice with Gen2? • • • • • • • • Safe Use of Equipment and Tools Safe Working Practices Accurate Measurements and Readings Basic Maintenance Skills Oxy Fuel Cutting Methods Plasma Cutting Health and Safety Glove Box Training Some examples of Sellafield Ltd training that apprentices will carry out in process or Decommissioning include: • • • • • • • • • • • • Health and Safety courses Building Induction courses Glove Box Operations Training Monitored Workers / Classified Workers courses Respirator Fit Test PVC & Airfed Suit Training Crane Driving Fork Lift Truck Driving Basic Monitoring Techniques Disciplined Operations Use of Power Tools Environmental & Waste Management Training 1. Nuclear Plant Operators 2. Decommissioning Operators These people are trained to operate and maintain chemical and process plants that make a variety of products. Operators will monitor levels of flow, chemicals, temperature, waste products and radiation. The role of the Nuclear Decommissioning Operative is to control and operate basic decommissioning plant and equipment efficiently and safely. They may take samples of products at different stages of the processes in their building and send them to another part of site for analysis for the business, customers, UK and international agencies. Candidates must be aged 17 or over at the start of the programme Duration: The Nuclear Operator Apprenticeship scheme is divided into two types of career paths dependent upon employer requirements: The role of a Nuclear Operator Apprentice: The work carried out by a Nuclear Operator can vary greatly and this programme will prepare learners to engage in both nuclear decommissioning activities and process operations. Nuclear decommissioning involves the safe shutting down and dismantling of nuclear power plants that have reached the end of their energy producing life, ensuring that there is no danger from radioactive materials and no chance of accident to people visiting the site. Process operations entails the operation of large and often complex machinery and equipment, making sure they run safely and efficiently. These skills are transferable to other fields such as environmental restoration or general engineering activities that are carried out within many businesses in the chemical, polymer and petrochemical industries. Year one will be spent giving you a wide range of engineering and nuclear related skills in preparation for assessment on your NVQ Level 2 in the workplace including basic hand skills, maintenance skills, process measurement and control. Some Plant Operators will be trained in plant control rooms which are automated processes to allow chemicals and products to be moved around the building or site in a controlled manner. Other plants will manufacture products e.g. nuclear fuel pellets or put waste products into containers for UK and overseas customers. What qualifications will I obtain? • Functional Skills, Personal Learning and Thinking Skills/ Employee Rights and Responsibilities plus: • Level 2 Diploma in Process Operations • Level 2 Diploma in Process Technology This is carried out on site placement and the modules will be agreed locally by each plant where the apprentice is assigned to. What qualifications will I obtain? • Functional Skills, Personal Learning and Thinking Skills/ Employee Rights and Responsibilities plus: • Level 2 Diploma in Decommissioning • BTEC Level 2 Certificate in Engineering or BTEC Level 2 Diploma in Engineering This is carried out on site placement and the modules will be agreed locally by each plant where the apprentice is assigned to. Where will my training be delivered? Where will my training be delivered? This apprenticeship is only available in West Cumbria. This apprenticeship is only available in West Cumbria. The first year will be spent training in our Energus facility at Lillyhall and you will be employed by Gen2. The first year will be spent training in our Energus facility at Lillyhall and you will be employed by Gen2. The second year will be in the workplace, on site, and you will be employed by a company operating at a nuclear facility, The second year will be in the workplace, on site, and you will be employed by a company operating at a nuclear facility, www.gen2.ac.uk www.gen2.ac.uk 01900 701300 01228 599890 01900 701300 01228 599890 01229 483760 recruitment@gen2.ac.uk 01229 483760 recruitment@gen2.ac.uk 20 They will report and investigate deviations from routine operating conditions and be able to deal with basic process problems. They are given the opportunity to progress to Nuclear Decommissioning Team Leader. 21 Nuclear Welding Inspection Technician Emergency Fire Service Operations Higher Apprenticeship Advanced Apprenticeship Pre-requisites: 5 GCSE Grades A-C, including Mathematics and English Language at Grade B or above. Successfully pass the Gen2 aptitude testing and a satisfactory reference. Pre-requisites: GCSE Grades A-C in Mathematics and English Language. Full, clean driving license. Successfully pass the Gen2 aptitude testing and a satisfactory reference. Candidates must be at least 18 years of age by September 2016. Duration: 42 months Location: West Cumbria Duration: Wage: £3.30 per hour minimum. Location: Based at Sellafield, with Technical Certificate studies taking place our Skills Centre in Workington. What will I study as a Nuclear Welding Inspection Technician with Gen2? As a Nuclear Welding Inspection Technician Apprentice, you will receive training in: Material Science – Gain a knowledge of metal types, properties, and composition to support the selection process for nuclear applications. Welding Technology – Understand the welding processes including accepted terminology, standards and abbreviations. Welding Inspection – Learn about all of the quality control requirements during welding and gain the ability to undertake all three stages of weld inspection, This will also include the requirements for inspection reporting and verification of certification data in accordance with relevant standards NDT Techniques – Acquire knowledge of Non Destructive Testing (NDT) techniques and understand why and when these techniques are deployed as well as the advantages and limitations of their use. Safety – Gain an understanding of the importance of safe working practices at a nuclear facility as well as the relationship between nuclear safety and quality. You will learn the fundamental principles and implications of radiation types, sources, hazards and appropriate control measures. What qualifications will I obtain? • Functional skills, personal learning and thinking skills/ employee rights and responsibilities plus: • Level 3 BTEC Engineering Diploma • Level 4 BTEC Higher National Certificate • Level 2 qualification in a Non-Destructive Testing Method • Level 2 Recognised Welding Inspection qualification The role of a Nuclear Operator Apprentice: The principle function of a Nuclear Welding Inspection Technician will be to provide quality control and welding inspection services for the nuclear industry. You will ensure that fabrications meet the exact quality requirements specified in regulations, specifications, standards and detailed engineering documents in an environment where quality standards are paramount and safety is the overriding priority, Wage: 24 months £3.30 per hour minimum. What qualifications will I obtain? • Functional skills, personal learning and thinking skills/ employee rights and responsibilities plus: • Level 3 NVQ Diploma in Emergency Fire Services Operations (Competence) • BTEC Level 3 Diploma in Emergency Fire and Rescue Services Operations in the Community What will I study as an Emergency Fire Service Operations apprentice with Gen2? Your initial training will provide you with a range of practical basic fire-fighting and theoretical skills; these will be rigorously tested over an extended period of time to elevate you to a competent level (Demonstration of Skills). It is imperative that you have a team player ethic as you will be embedded into a highly skilled team where you will be expected to take on a variety of roles within that team. You will be expected to have a high degree of initiative to ensure that you are able to solve complex problems in often highly stressful situations to save life and to ensure the safety of you and your team members. Once competent in role you will move into Maintenance of Skills Training to ensure that your acquired skills are maintained to the highest standards at all times. Where will my training be delivered? You will be employed by Gen2, undertaking your training at Sellafield. Where will my training be delivered? First Year - You will learn for four days a week in one of our Skills Centres plus one day per week for your Technical Certificate. Second, Third & Fourth Year - Employer work placement. You will be allowed day release to study for your knowledge-based modules. You will be granted day release in order to study for a Technical Certificate at one of our Skills Centres for at least one day per week. www.gen2.ac.uk www.gen2.ac.uk 01900 701300 01228 599890 01900 701300 01228 599890 01229 483760 recruitment@gen2.ac.uk 01229 483760 recruitment@gen2.ac.uk 22 The role of Emergency Fire Service Operations Apprentice: The role of a professional fire-fighter at Sellafield is to maintain Nuclear Safety at all times, to save life and property. The role is a highly disciplined technical and multi functional profession. You are required to be physically and mentally fit and have the ability to make instant life saving decisions with clarity of purpose. 23 ICT Advanced Apprenticeship Pre-requisites: Preferred results: GCSE Grades A-C in Mathematics, English and ICT. Duration: 12 months (Intermediate) 36 months (Advanced) Location: Cumbria Wage: £3.30 per hour minimum. What qualifications will I obtain? Advanced Apprenticeship • BTEC Level 3 Diploma in IT User Skills (QCF) • Functional Skills, Personal Learning and Thinking Skills/ Employee Rights and Responsibilities What will I study as an ICT Apprentice with Gen2? • • • • • • • • • Improving productivity using IT Understanding the potential of IT Developing personal and team effectiveness using IT Using mobile IT devices Setting up an IT system Optimising IT system performance IT security for users Using the internet Specialist software The role of an ICT Apprentice: This is a unique qualification for those using computers in the workplace. It has a ‘pick and mix’ design which allows learners to choose units that are applicable to their workplace and employer. It will support and develop the skills and knowledge needed to be proficient and specialise in developing, using, supporting and maintaining a range of IT systems and software. IT is now an integral part of any business and this qualification allows you to develop IT systems and processes to support businesses and staff across a variety of activities. Where will my training be delivered? You will be based with your employer from the start and will attend one of our Skills Centres one day per week to study towards your qualification. Apprenticeships for Business www.gen2.ac.uk 01900 701300 01228 599890 01229 483760 recruitment@gen2.ac.uk 25 Business & Administration Intermediate/Advanced Apprenticeship Customer Service Intermediate/Advanced Apprenticeship Pre-requisites: Preferred results: GCSE Grades A-C in Mathematics, English and ICT. Pre-requisites: Preferred results: GCSE Grades A-C in Mathematics, English and ICT. Duration: Intermediate: 12-18 months Advanced: 24 months Duration: 12 months (Intermediate) 36 months (Advanced) Location: Cumbria Location: Cumbria Wage: £3.30 per hour minimum. Wage: £3.30 per hour minimum. What qualifications will I obtain? What qualifications will I obtain? Intermediate Apprenticeship • NVQ Level 2 Diploma in Business & Administration (QCF) • Functional Skills, Personal Learning and Thinking Skills/ Employee Rights and Responsibilities Intermediate Apprenticeship (12 months) • NVQ Level 2 Diploma in Customer Services (inc Technical Certificate) • Functional Skills, Personal Learning and Thinking Skills/ Employee Rights and Responsibilities Intermediate Apprenticeship (12 months) • NVQ Level 3 Diploma in Customer Services • Functional Skills, Personal Learning and Thinking Skills/ Employee Rights and Responsibilities Advanced Apprenticeship • NVQ Level 3 Diploma in Business & Administration (QCF) • Functional Skills, Personal Learning and Thinking Skills/ Employee Rights and Responsibilities The role of a Business & Administration Apprentice: The Gen2 Business & Administration Apprenticeship provides a wide variety of training from basic business administration duties to administration skills necessary to manage teams. Apprentices undertaking this qualification are suitable not only as general administrators but also suitable for specialist roles such as Court Clerks and HR Administrators. What will I study as a Business & Administration Apprentice with Gen2? What will I study as a Customer Service Apprentice? As a Business & Administration Apprentice, you will receive training in practical tasks such as using office equipment and setting up and improving administration systems. You will also gain transferable skills in areas like project management, report writing, communication and budgeting. As a Customer Service Apprentice you will understand how customer service delivery and legislation affects customer expectations and how the customer services process can be developed and improved through customer feedback, promotion of products and services and effective teamwork. Where will my training be delivered? You will be based with your employer from the start, where you will be assessed in the workplace. Drop in sessions will be arranged where you can visit your Gen2 centre for additional support. www.gen2.ac.uk www.gen2.ac.uk 01900 701300 01228 599890 01900 701300 01228 599890 01229 483760 recruitment@gen2.ac.uk 01229 483760 recruitment@gen2.ac.uk 26 The role of a Customer Service Apprentice: The Gen2 Customer Service Apprenticeship provides an industry recognised qualification for customer service for every sector. From local government and the NHS to hospitality, travel and tourism. You will understand how customer service delivery and legislation effects customer expectations and how the customer services process can be developed and improved through customer feedback, promotion of products and services and effective teamwork. Where will my training be delivered? You will be based with your employer from the start, where you will be assessed in the workplace. Drop in sessions will be arranged where you can visit your Gen2 centre for additional support. 27 Project Management Project Controls Advanced Apprenticeship Pre-requisites: Preferred results: GCSE Grades A-C in Mathematics, English and Science and a minimum of 120 UCAS points. Prerequisites: Preferred results: GCSE Grades A-C in Mathematics, English and Science. Duration: Higher Apprenticeship 42 months Minimum age is 18 at the start of the programme. Location: Cumbria Wage: Minimum wage. Duration: 24 months / 48 months (Sellafield) Location: Cumbria Wage: Minimum wage. What qualifications will I obtain? • • • ECITB Level 3 Qualification in Project Controls Practice BTEC Level 3 Diploma in Operations & Maintenance Functional Skills, Personal Learning and Thinking Skills, Employee Rights and Responsibilities The role of a Project Control Apprentice: As a Project Controls Apprentice, you will study a wide breadth of Project Control modules. What will I study as a Project Control Apprentice? Block Release Additional Workshops • Introduction to Project Planning • Introduction to Project Controls • Nuclear Project Controls Procedure Training • Introduction to Earned Value Management • Critical Path Analysis • Procurement • Design & the Design Process • Introduction to Governance • Introduction to Change Control / Trending • Introduction to Estimating • Introduction to Cost Management • Introduction to Commercial / Contract Management • Reporting Programme Board Reporting • Risk, Opportunities, Exclusions, Contingency in a project environment • Quality • Industry Best Practise • NEC 3 Form of Contract The mandatory units you will study cover areas such as: • Monitoring risks, opportunities and uncertainties • Estimating, planning, cost engineering and commercial support • Applying quality assurance procedures • Retrieving, recording and presenting project control • Identifying and quantifying emerging changes through project control What qualifications will I obtain? • Level 4 Diploma in Project Management • Technical Certificate in the Principles of Project Management • Functional Skills, Personal Learning and Thinking Skills, Employee Rights and Responsibilities What will I study as a Project Management Apprentice? • Project management • Project roles and responsibilities • Planning business cases • Project lifecycles and project definition • Project execution plans • Risk management • Quality • Project scheduling • Estimating Where will my training be delivered? Where will my training be delivered? You will be based with your employer from the start and will attend a number of block release days at our Skills Centres, to help you achieve your Technical Certificates and Diploma. Training will be delivered at Gen2 & Prima Uno (our partner company for this course ) premises. You will attend the Gen2 centre on a one day per week basis in Year 1 & 2, and spend the rest of the time with your employer. www.gen2.ac.uk www.gen2.ac.uk 01900 701300 01228 599890 01900 701300 01228 599890 01229 483760 recruitment@gen2.ac.uk 01229 483760 recruitment@gen2.ac.uk 28 The role of a Project Management Apprentice: As a Project Management Apprentice, you will work within an office environment and some of the roles you are likely to undertake are: • Communicating with stakeholders • Planning and reviewing projects • Meeting with customers • Creating and monitoring action plans • Estimating budgets 29 How to Apply Recruitment Schedule All applications for apprenticeships with Gen2 should be made via our online recruitment portal, which can be accessed via our website www.gen2.ac.uk. January Apply via the Gen2 website from 6th January. You will then be redirected to our recruitment portal. Open days at all our centres will now be available. Check website for details - www. gen2.ac.uk. Be sure to sign up using an email address that you have easy access to. You will need to check your e-mail regularly for updates on the progress of your application! If you have applied before, please use the same email address to log back in to your application, and update it for this year. Please be sure to check your spam/ junk folder and mark any emails from recruitment@ gen2.ac.uk as ‘safe’ going forward. Please note: If you have learning difficulties, such as dyslexia or any disability where you are given extra time for exams, you must disclose this during your application. It will be necessary for you to provide proof of your requirement for additional time by bringing evidence to your aptitude test session. Gen2 encourages applicants to disclose any disability in order for learning to be tailored and also assist with any special requirements. 30 February Applications for West Cumbria will close 29th February. Aptitude tests will start from February half term onwards. You will be invited via email to book your aptitude testing slot. Index 3 Introduction 3 Introduction to Gen2 5 Apprenticeships or University? 6 Apprenticeships for Engineering 8 Electrical 9 Electrical Design 10 Mechanical 11 Mechanical Design March - April Applications for remaining schemes in North & South will close 24th March. Aptitude testing for our apprenticeships will now take place. 12 Control Systems 13 Process 14 Welding, Fabricating & Plating May - June Your CV will be sent to local employers looking to recruit apprentices. Employers will contact you directly to arrange interviews or Gen2 may contact you on their behalf. 15 Pipefitting 16 Warehousing 17 Civil Engineering 18 Scientific July - August Gen2 will start to send out offer letters to all successful applicants. Those who do not receive an offer will be placed on the reserve list or could then apply for our other programmes such as Traineeships. Gen2 will keep you informed about your application along the way, but please let us know if you have any change in circumstances. 19 Health Physics Monitor 20 Nuclear Operator 22 Nuclear Welding Inspection Technician 23 Emergency Fire Service Operations 24 Apprenticeships for Business 25 ICT September Induction and commence Apprenticeship. Don’t worry if you’ve missed out this time, we have a range of roll-on roll-off schemes, such as Business & Administration, that we recruit for during the rest of the year too! 26 Business & Administration 27 Customer Service 28 Project Controls 29 Project Management 30 Application Process 31 Gen2 Warwick Mill Gen2 Carlisle Gen2 Rockliffe Brampton Carlisle Silloth Wigton Alston Aspatria Maryport Cockermouth Penrith Gen2/Energus Keswick Workington Gen2 Lillyhall Appleby Gen2 Salterbeck Whitehaven Brough Egremont Kirkby Stephen Ambleside Gen2 Sellafield Seascale Windermere Kendal Millom Ulverston Grangeover-Sands Kirkby Lonsdale Gen2 Furness Barrow-in -Furness Gen2 Lillyhall Skills Centre Gen2 Carlisle Skills Centre Gen2 Sellafield Skills Centre Unit 1, Joseph Noble Road Lillyhall Industrial Estate Workington, Cumbria CA14 4JX. Kingmoor Park, Unit F2 Kingmoor South Carlisle, Cumbria CA6 4RD. 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