This is by way of an introduction to ATG new blog page it is intended that trainees at the centre and others will have an input into the material on this page we hope that trainees will participate by posting up information on some of the new skills that they have learnt and life generally from with in the workshop. It is hoped that this will inspire others to take up the challenge and take up a rewarding career in Engineering.
PATHWAYS APPRENTICESHIP – ** MARCH 2021 INTAKE
There is still time to apply for the Pathways Apprenticeship March 2021 intake. We advise anyone interested in applying to do so as soon as possible (there are limited spaces available), so that we can complete the recruitment process and be ready to confirm, if relevant, the ** March (see below) start date as soon as we can.
** We are expecting the start date for the next batch of Pathway to Apprenticeship trainees to be in March. However, this is dependent on the COVID-19 restrictions and advice from the Scottish Government. If the restrictions are not further relaxed, then we will be forced to postpone the start date. We will however continue to post updates regarding this when we have more information.
For full information, please see the relevant page on our website.
To apply, or for more information, please e-mail us at enquiries@atgltd.co.uk
PATHWAYS APPRENTICESHIP – MARCH 2021 INTAKE
RECRUITING FOR THE PATHWAYS APPRENTICESHIP – EARN AS YOU LEARN !!
Are you under 18?
Thinking about a career in Engineering?
We are offering a unique opportunity to receive the same first year workshop skills training as our Modern Apprentices would receive; delivering first class training in areas such as bench fitting, assembly, computer aided drawings, lathe turning and electrical wiring among other broad based engineering subjects.
On completion of the paid 36 week program (£100 weekly for a 25 hours week), we hope to fast-track successful Trainees onto Modern Apprenticeships with us with local employers in the engineering sector.
To apply, or for more information, please e-mail enquiries@atgltd.co.uk
PATHWAYS APPRENTICESHIP RECRUITMENT
WE ARE STILL RECRUITING FOR THE PATHWAYS APPRENTICESHIP !!
Are you under 18? Thinking about a career in Engineering?
We are offering a unique opportunity to receive the same first year workshop skills training as our Modern Apprentices would receive; delivering first class training in areas such as bench fitting, assembly, computer aided drawings, lathe turning and electrical wiring among other broad based engineering subjects.
On completion of the paid 36 week program (£100 weekly for a 25 hours week), we hope to fast-track successful Trainees onto Modern Apprenticeships with us with local employers in the engineering sector.
To apply, or for more information, please e-mail enquiries@atgltd.co.uk
Recruiting
Thinking about a career in Engineering?
Are you under 18 ?
Angus Training Group are recruiting !
ANGUS TRAINING GROUP ARE STILL ACCEPTING APPLICATIONS FOR THE PATHWAYS TO APPRENTICESHIPS PROGRAMME
We are offering is a very unique opportunity to receive the same training in the skills that our Modern Apprentices would receive. Delivering first class engineering training in areas such as Bench detail fitting, Assembly of engineered components/equipment, Computer aided drawing, Lathe Turning and Electrical wiring amongst other broad based engineering subjects. On completion of the 36 week paid programme we hope to fast track successful Trainees onto modern Apprenticeships with us with local employers in the engineering sector. For more information see
http://www.atgltd.co.uk/pathway-apprenticeships
or contact
PATHWAYS TO APPRENTICESHIP PROGRAM
If you have completed and sent in your application form, please ensure you check your e-mails regularly (including spam/junk folders) and respond to anything you receive from us.
Although the Centre will be closed for the festive break Thurs 24 Dec – Wed 6 Jan (inclusive), both our Facebook page and enquiries@ e-mail address will be monitored during this time.
PATHWAYS TO APPRENTICESHIP
PATHWAYS TO APPRENTICESHIP PROGRAM http://www.atgltd.co.uk/pathway-apprenticeships/
Angus Training Group, in partnership with SDS, is still recruiting for both the January and March 2021 intake for the Pathways for Apprenticeship program.
The Pathways to Apprenticeship Program for Engineering will run for 36 weeks and successfully enrolled trainees will be paid an allowance to train to SCQF Level 5 in Engineering. Those trainees who successfully complete the 36 weeks Pathways to Apprenticeship program will then hopefully progress on to become Modern Apprentices in Engineering with us too! To be eligible to apply you must be:
18 or under
Unemployed but not in receipt of benefits
NOT in full-time education.
If you meet the above criteria and are interested please see our website for further information and email in or phone us at Angus Training Group on enquiries@atgltd.co.uk or 01241 873299 to register your interest. **PLEASE NOTE THE CENTRE WILL BE CLOSED FOR THE FESTIVE BREAK THURS 24 DEC – WED 6 JANUARY (INCLUSIVE). We re-open Thursday 7 January 2021. However, both Facebook and the enquiries@ e-mail will be monitored during this period.
ATG FESTIVE HOLIDAYS
Please note ATG will be closed for the festive break from Thursday 24 December – Wednesday 6 January (inclusive). We re-open on Thursday7 January @ 8:00 am.
With best wishes for the festive period.
PATHWAYS APPRENTICESHIP APPLICATIONS – UPDATE
If you have expressed interest in the Pathways Apprenticeship, you will have received an application form via e-mail. Please check your spam/junk folders. If you are still interested in applying, please do do ASAP.
We have set up our Entrance Assessment Test online and on receipt of your completed application form, you will be sent the link for the test. The test should be completed ASAP.
FIRST AID AT WORK 3 DAY COURSE – JANUARY 2020
We are currently taking bookings for our 3 day First Aid at Work course.
The course will run on WEDNESDAY 20—FRIDAY 22 JANUARY 2021 at our centre. The course runs from 9.00 am—4.00 pm. The cost of the course is £220.00 plus VAT per person.
This course offers personnel requiring training to become Certificated First Aiders for the purposes of the Health & Safety (First Aid) Regulations 1981.
For more information, or to book a place, please contact Vanessa – 01241 873299 or vanessa@atgltd.co.uk
ABRASIVE WHEELS COURSE – DECEMBER 2020
ABRASIVE WHEELS COURSE – TUESDAY 15 DECEMBER 2020
We are currently taking bookings for the above course. Due to COVID-19 restrictions, the maximum number per course is currently 4.
The 1/2 day course is to be held at our premises on TUESDAY 15 DECEMBER 2020 9:00 am—12:30 pm. This training course offers operators of abrasive wheels from all types of industry the opportunity to be trained to the requirements of PROVISION & USE of WORK EQUIPMENT REGULATIONS (PUWER), including practical training.
The cost of the above course is £80 + VAT per person. For more information, or to book a place, e-mail vanessa@atgltd.co.uk
We can also hold courses in company and on other dates if required.
ABRASIVE WHEELS COURSE
We ran an Abrasive Wheels course yesterday which went well with positive feedback
We have another course running on Wednesday 25 November which has 3 spaces available on it. The cost is £80 +VAT per person and is a half day course.
For more information or to book a space, please get in touch with Vanessa – vanessa@atgltd.co.uk
FIRST AID AT WORK REFRESHER COURSE – DECEMBER 2020
We are running a 2 day FAW Refresher Course on Tuesday 1 & Wednesday 2 December and there are 4 places available. This course is designed for those who already hold a full First Aid at Work Certificate. Below is an excerpt regarding the HSE Certificate Validity Extension:
“FAW or EFAW certificates that expired after 16 March 2020 can remain valid until 31 October 2020 or 6 months from date of expiry, whichever is later. All re-qualification training for these certificates should be completed by 31 March 2021.”
For more information, or to book a place, please get in touch – vanessa@atgltd.co.uk
ABRASIVE WHEEL COURSES – NOVEMBER 2020
We have 2 courses running. The first is on Tuesday 17 November and there is one space available on that.
The second course is Wednesday 25 November and this has 2 spaces available.
The cost is £80 + VAT per person and is a half day course.
For more information, or to book a space, please get in touch with Vanessa – vanessa@atgltd.co.uk
First Aid at Work 3 Day Course
Some feedback from the 3 day First Aid at Work course we ran last week. We run the full range of FAW courses and for more information please contact Vanessa – vanessa@atgltd.co.uk
“Very easy to understand and felt at ease about asking questions. Paul is a very knowledgeable trainer, he made the course very interesting”
“A really enjoyable and educational course”
ABRASIVE WHEELS COURSE – NOV 20
*DUE TO COVID-19 RESTRICTIONS 4 IS THE MAXIMUM PLACES AVAILABLE*
We are currently taking bookings for the above course.The 1/2 day course is to be held at our premises on TUESDAY 17 NOVEMBER 2020 9:00 am—12:30 pm.
This training course offers operators of abrasive wheels from all types of industry the opportunity to be trained to the requirements of PROVISION & USE of WORK EQUIPMENT REGULATIONS (PUWER), including practical training.
The cost of the above course is £80 + VAT per person.We can also hold courses in company and on other dates if required.
To book a place, or for more information, please contact Vanessa – vanessa@atgltd.co.uk
2020 Apprentice Intake
Photos of the 2020 intake of apprentices (socially distanced of course! )
FAW 3 DAY COURSE
We ran a 3 day First Aid at Work course this week, with reduced capacity to comply with current regulations, which went very well (as usual ). Feedback given included “10/10 Great course and trainer”Other FAW courses we have set up at the moment:
2 day refresher course Wednesday 28 & Thursday 29 October (one place available)
3 day course Tuesday 3 – Thursday 5 November (FULLY BOOKED)
2 day refresher course Tuesday 1 & Wednesday 2 December (4 places available)
For more information, or to book a place, please get in touch – vanessa@atgltd.co.uk
AUTUMN HOLIDAY 2020
A reminder that we will be closed for the Autumn break Monday 12 – Friday 16 October, re-opening Monday 19 October.
2020 APPRENTICE INTAKE
We look forward to welcoming another 4 engineering apprentices on Monday, who will join our existing 2020 intake for their first year off-the-job training.
Abrasive Wheels Course
Another Abrasive Wheels course held for one of our member companies, with some great feedback:
“Good detail and lots of information”
“A good course that lasted a good amount of time, learned important information”
If you would like more information on this, or any other courses, please get in touch.