Modern Apprenticeship in Construction

Modern Apprenticeship in Construction - Course Guide

Jane Main Training & Employment Assistant South Lanarkshire College College Way East Kilbride G75 0NE 01355 807318

South Lanarkshire College offers Modern Apprenticeships at Level 3 in: Wood Occupations (Carpentry &

Joinery) Roofing Occupations Trowel Occupations Decorative Finishing Occupations

(Painting & Decorating) Plastering Plumbing A state-of-the-art learning environment Our state-of-the-art construction workrooms and workshops offer a supportive, encouraging, creative learning environment in which to do a Modern Apprenticeship. Employee Benefits:

Free, high quality training

The chance to gain SVQ Level 3 qualifications

The opportunity to gain new or higher level core skills

Training in workshop facilities fitted with latest technology and techniques

Support and guidance throughout your course

Access to Learning Support, if required

Assistance with travel costs to attend college

Bonus payments to reward achievement

Employer Benefits:

If you’re an employer who currently employs a general building operative, then this is a route to having a well-qualified, motivated work force trained to meet industry needs.

Free apprentice registration with the awarding body and lead body

Apprentice registration with Scotland and Northern Ireland Joint Industry Board Plumbing) which also provides a site card

No registrations costs for any additional testing/training required, including CSCS training, PASMA Scaffold Tower training

Minimum paperwork and administration throughout the programme

Regular progress reports

A named contact within the Training & Employment team

Access to information on other areas of interest e.g. wage subsidies funding initiatives, work placements

Assistance with recruitment and a vacancy matching service

Attendance Pattern

Apprentices attend South Lanarkshire College on a programme of block release. This varies for each trade area.

Eligibility

Certain eligibility criteria must be met to qualify for funding but this is a guide only as it can change throughout the funding year. We would always recommend that you speak to someone to check:

The apprentice must be in full-time employment

Aged 16+

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