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Advanced Security Technician

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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.

During the apprenticeship the company, which employs you, would normally pay you a percentage of the skilled persons rate for each year of training.

Recruitment period

January to August.  Most apprenticeships commence in September of each year.

How to Apply

Application Forms are available from School, Connexions or direct from NWTC using the form at the bottom of this page.

Selection Test

• You will first attend a selection test at NWTC
• You should have or hope to gain Grade C or above in Maths, English, Science and a Technical subject.

Preliminary Interview

• If you obtain good results in the NWTC Selection Test you will be invited to attend Interview with one of our Training Officers 
• Some evidence of practical ability and an interest in electrical work would be useful.

Company Interviews

• Company Interviews are then arranged for the most suitable applicants
• Applicants chosen for employment by the company will normally start in September.

Training Programme

Learners will gain experience and knowledge in the following skills

• Health & Safety
• Install cabling for security/alarm systems
• Install security/alarm equipment.
• Testing security/alarm equipment and systems
• Carry out site surveys
• Commission and handover systems
• Maintain security/alarm systems.