South West College GOLD - Advanced Technician Apprenticeship
If you have an excellent academic background and know you want to pursue a career as a Design Engineer/ Procurement Officer within engineering you can gain a level 5 qualification whilst being employed by a local innovative forwarding thinking company – Why graduate from university with a debt?
South West College are offering the opportunity to local GCSE/ AS / A Level students to take part in an “Advanced Technician Apprenticeship”
What does it mean?....
- You will be employed in one of our participating Engineering companies in the Tyrone area whilst you are studying
- The programme lasts 4 years - you will have the support of first class training from SWC and your host company
- You will finish with a HNc minus the university fees debt and you will have 4 years industry experience making you much more attractive to employers!!
What next ….
Contact Aisling McElhone for further information
Tel: 0845 603 1881 Ext:3617 / 07545 205 250
Email: aisling.mcelhone@swc.ac.uk
or download, *fill in the SWC GOLD application form and email to aisling.mcelhone@swc.ac.uk
*All applications must be wordprocessed/typed and electronically submitted
Testimonials
“The White Collar Apprenticeship Scheme has been great for both us; Kiverco Ltd and Josh Mens who has fitted in very well with our engineering team. He has been involved within many areas of our manufacturing process, from design through to fabrication, fitting and installation. Josh has been quick and eager to learn, which he has shown in an R&D project that he has been involved in and with using new software. The academic and practical components of the programme taught at South West College complement the engineering sector very well, with the apprentices gaining invaluable hands on experience and skills while learning the theory behind it.”
Anne McKiver
Owner
Kiverco
“Our first experience of the SWC Gold program has been very positive. Participants on the program have proved their capability academically and our experience with David Elliot shows they also have an enthusiasm for practical hands-on work experience. We expect to expand our use of the program in the future.”
Peter Craven
Marketing & Sales Support Manager
CDE
‘We have been delighted with the calibre of students we have working with us through the Advanced Technician Apprenticeship. The programme is an excellent option for students who don’t want to follow the traditional academic route. It allows them to gain practical vocational engineering experience, alongside the usual academic technical theory. Terex view this programme as part of our long term commitment to engineering excellence.’
Garry McCaul
Human Resource Manager
Terex Dungannon & Powerscreen Brand
