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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.
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Electrical Engineering
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Carpentry/Joinery |
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 or a college one day per week for 2 years following a Technical Certificate course. The remainder of your time will be spent with your employer. NWTC will monitor your apprenticeship on a regular basis to ensure you complete your National Vocational Qualification (N.V.Q) Level 2, Technical Certificate and Key Skills, which wil lead to a Certificate of Apprenticeship.
Carpentry & Joinery Apprenticeships normally last for 2 years during which time you will attend the NWTC Training Centre or a College 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 or a College one day per week for initial training and Further Education. The remainder of the time will be spent with your employer. NWTC will monitor your apprenticeship on a regular basis to ensure you complete your National Vocational Qualification (NVQ) level 2 and Key Skills, which will lead to 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 for 2 years, following a Technical Certificate. 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 Apprenticeship.
Plastering Apprenticeships normally last for 2 years during which time you will attend the NWTC training centre or a College one day per week for 2 years, following a Technical Certificate. The remainder of the time will be spent with your employer, following the National Vocational Qualification (N.V.Q) Level 2, Technical Certificate and Key Skills, which will lead 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 for 2 years 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.
General Construction Operative Apprenticeships normally last for two years during which time you will attend our Training Centre one full week every 4 weeks. The remainder of your time will be spent with your employer. NWTC will monitor your apprenticeship on a regular basis to ensure you complete your National Vocational Qualification (N.V.Q) Level 2, Technical Certificate and Key Skills, which will lead to a Certificate of Apprenticeship.
During the apprenticeship the company which employs you would normally pay you a percentage of the skilled persons rate for each year of training.
Advanced Bricklaying Apprenticeships normally last for four years during which time you will attend our Training Centre or a College one day per week. The remainder of your time will be spent with your employer, NWTC will monitor your apprenticeship on a regular basis to ensure you complete your National Vocational Qualification (N.V.Q) Level 3, Technical Certificate and Key Skills, which will lead to a certificate of Advanced Apprenticeship.
Advanced Carpentry & Joinery Apprenticeships normally last for 3 years during which time you will attend the NWTC training centre one day a week for 3 years, following a Technical Crtificate Course. The remainder of the time will be spent with your employer on site, following the National Vocational Qualification (N.V.Q) Level 3 and Key Skills laid down by the Construction Industry Training Board (C.I.T.B) and City & Guilds, leading to a certificate of advanced apprenticeship.