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An alternative to sixth form or college.
Whether you are looking for a job that enables you to carry on learning, or are already in employment and want to gain further qualifications, an Apprenticeship is the option for you. They allow you to start work and earn a wage, while learning new skills that will lead to nationally recognised qualifications.
We offer Apprenticeships in the following areas.
| Engineering | Construction |
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| Electrical Engineering Engineering Machinist Fabrication/Welding Maintenance Engineering Motor Vehicle Security Technician |
Carpentry/Joinery Plumbing Plastering Bricklaying Electrical Installation Refridgeration & Air Conditioning Gas Fitting |
Modern Apprenticeships are available to anyone who has the desire and ability to succeed.
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Bricklaying Apprenticeships usually last for two years during which time you will attend our Training Centre on a day release or full time course to obtain your Diploma, Key Skills, and Health & Safety. If you are employed you will normally attend the Centre on a day release basis and the remainder of the time will be spent with your employer on site. You will follow the National Vocational Qualification (N.V.Q) Level 2 laid down by the Construction Industry Training Board (C.I.T.B) and the City & Guilds, leading to a certificate of apprenticeship.
Carpentry & Joinery Apprenticeships normally last for 2 years during which time you will attend the NWTC training centre on a day release or full time course to obtain your Key Skills, Health & Safety and diploma. If you are employed the remainder of the time will be spent with your employer, following the National Vocational Qualification (N.V.Q) Level 2 laid down by the Construction Industry Training Board (C.I.T.B) and the City & Guilds, leading to a certificate of apprenticeship.
Engineering Apprenticeships usually last for two years during which time you will attend our Training Centre on a day release or full time basis to obtain your National Vocational Qualification (NVQ) level 2 Performing Engineering Operations, Technical Certificate Level 2 and Key Skills. If you are employed, you will normally attend the Centre on a day release basis and the remainder of the time will be spent with your employer. NWTC will monitor your apprenticeship on a regular basis to ensure you obtain the qualifications you need to be awarded a Certificate of Apprenticeship.
Motor Vehicle Apprenticeships normally last for two years during which time you will attend our training centre or a college one day per week on a day release course and the remainder of your time is spent with your employer following the National Vocational Qualification (N.V.Q) Level 2 and Key Skills as laid down by the Motor Industry Training Council (MITC) and the City & Guilds, leading to a Certificate of Advanced Apprenticeship.
Plastering Apprenticeships normally last for 2 years during which time you will attend the NWTC training centre on a day release or full time course to obtain your Key Skills, Health & Safety and diploma. If you are employed the remainder of the time will be spent with your employer, following the National Vocational Qualification (N.V.Q) Level 2 laid down by the Construction Industry Training Board (C.I.T.B) and the City & Guilds, leading to a certificate of apprenticeship.
Security Technician Apprenticeships normally last for up to two years during which time you will attend our Training Centre one day per week studying for a Technical certificate and key skills. The remainder of your time will be spent with your employer on site carrying out installation work to enable you to achieve your NVQ Level 2. NWTC will monitor your Apprenticeship in your company on a regular basis to ensure you obtain the qualifications you need to be awarded a Certificate of Apprenticeship.
Advanced Carpentry & Joinery Apprenticeships normally last for 1 year during which time you will attend the NWTC training centre on a day release course to obtain your Diploma, Key Skills and Health & Safety. The remainder of the time will be spent with your employer on site, following the National Vocational Qualification (N.V.Q) Level 3 laid down by the Construction Industry Training Board (C.I.T.B) and the City & Guilds, leading to a certificate of advanced apprenticeship.
Advanced Electrical Installation Apprenticeships normally last four years during which time you will attend our Training Centre or a College one day per week studying for a Technical Certificate and Key Skills. The remainder of your time will be spent with your employer on site carrying out electrical installation work. NWTC will monitor and assess your Apprenticeship progress on a regular basis to ensure you complete your National Vocational Qualification (N.V.Q) at Level 3, Technical Certificate, Key Skills and AM2 test, which will lead to a certificate of Advanced Apprenticeship and registration as an electrician.
Advanced Engineering Apprenticeships usually last four years during which time you will attend our Training Centre to obtain your National Vocational Qualification (NVQ) level 2 Performing Engineering Operations, Technical Certificate Level 3 and key skills. For your Level 3 NVQ, NWTC will monitor your Apprenticeship in your company on a regular basis to ensure you obtain the qualifications you need to be awarded a Certificate of Advanced Apprenticeship.
Advanced Motor Vehicle Apprenticeships normally last for four years during which time you will attend our Training Centre or a College one day per week on a day release and the remainder of your time is spent with your employer following the National Vocational Qualification (N.V.Q) and Key Skills as laid down by the Motor Industry Training Council (M.I.T.C) and the City & Guilds, leading to a Certificate of Advanced Apprenticeship.
Advanced Plumbing, Heating & Mechanical Apprenticeships normally last for 3 to 4 years during which time you will attend the NWTC training centre on a day release course to obtain your Key Skills, Health & Safety and diploma. The remainder of the time will be spent with your employer, following the National Vocational Qualification (N.V.Q) Level 3 laid down by the Construction Industry Training Board (C.I.T.B) and the City & Guilds, leading to a certificate of advanced apprenticeship. A level 2 NVQ is a requirement to enrole on this course.
Advanced Security Technician Apprenticeships normally last for up to four years during which time you will attend our Training Centre one day per week studying for a Technical certificate and key skills. The remainder of your time will be spent with your employer on site carrying out installation work to enable you to achieve your NVQ Level 3. NWTC will monitor your Apprenticeship in your company on a regular basis to ensure you obtain the qualifications you need to be awarded a Certificate of Advanced Apprenticeship.