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.
1 DAY EMERGENCY FIRST AID AT WORK COURSE – OCTOBER 2019
Course Instructor: Paul Russell
We are running the 1 day Emergency First Aid at Work course on MONDAY 28 OCTOBER 2019.
The cost of the course is £100 plus VAT per person and runs from 9.00 am—4.00 pm.
This course provides basic First Aid instruction for persons required by their employer to act as the appointed person responsible for the immediate response to a First Aid emergency, in circumstances where there are no qualified First Aiders.
If you would like to make a booking or have any queries please don’t hesitate to get in touch with Vanessa – vanessa@atgltd.co.uk
SUMMER HOLIDAY
First Year Apprentices
Our first year apprentices finish their off the job training year with us today and we wish them all the best of success in their future apprenticeship years and beyond.
Annual Apprentice Awards 2019
We held our Annual Apprentice Awards on Wednesday 3 July and the winners were:
Apprentice of the Year – Jack Wilkie, Foodmek Ltd
Best Electrical Apprentice – Jack Millar, GlaxoSmithKline
Most Improved Apprentice – Caleb Kenmure, BHGE
Best Hand Skills Apprentice – Lyall Grant, AGR Automation
Best Machinist – Jonathan Scott, BHGE
Best Local Apprentice – Angus Burnett, Halliburton, Arbroath
Best Local Apprentice – Calum Cochrane, NOV Rig Systems
Craft Competition Entrant – Jack Wilkie, Foodmek Ltd
Craft Competition Entrant – Jack Millar, GlaxoSmithKline
Congratulations to all our winners.
We would like to thank Arbroath Guildry Incorporation, The Rotary Club of Arbroath, GlaxoSmithKline and Mrs Fiona Henry and Family for their generous donations towards the prizes.
Our first year apprentices finish with us on Friday 5 July and go back to their respective companies on Monday 8 July where they will continue to be monitored by our Instructors until completion of their apprenticeships. We wish them all the best in the rest of their apprenticeships and beyond.
FEEDBACK – First Aid at Work 3 Day Course
We ran a full 3 day First Aid at Work course this week and again some excellent feedback received:
“Enjoyed the relaxed nature of course, made learning about First Aid a lot easier, less worried etc. Paul is clearly very knowledgeable so been very good to attend!”
“Brilliant course, thank you”
“Great course. Trainer was excellent, very knowledgeable”
We run the full range of First Aid at Work courses and for any information please don’t hesitate to get in touch.
Building Facelift
Our new look frontage with our recently completed facelift to our building with a new roof
and signage.
Abrasive Wheel Course
LIFE LONG LEARNING & UPSKILLING
Our Managing Director Garry Talbert popped into AGR Automation to present one of their employees, Frank Green with his SVQ Certificate in Electrical Manufacture at SCQF Level 6. Frank had taken advantage of life long learning and upskilling at AGR, monitored and assisted by Angus Training Group, undergoing assessment by ATG. Congratulations to Frank.
We can offer assistance with various training requirements and if this is something we can help you with please get in touch.
Photographs show Frank receiving his Certificate from our MD Garry Talbert and being congratulated by Ronnie McGill, Design Manager at AGR.
FIRST AID AT WORK 3 DAY COURSE – JUNE 2019
We are currently taking bookings for our full 3 day First Aid at Work course.
The course will run on MONDAY 24—WEDNESDAY 26 JUNE 2019 at our centre. The course runs from 9.00 am—4.00 pm. The cost of the course is £210.00 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.
ENGINEERING APPRENTICESHIP APPLICANTS 2019
A wee reminder to all this year’s engineering apprenticeship applicants. Please check your e-mails and telephone numbers for any messages for any contact from companies who may be interested in your application and are trying to get in touch with you.
Abrasive Wheel Course – 12 June 2019
The 1/2 day course is to be held at our premises on Wednesday 12 June 2019 from 9:00 am—1:30 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. Please bring PPE for the practical training.
The cost of the above course is £75 + VAT per person.
For more information or to book a place on the course please contact Vanessa – vanessa@atgltd.co.uk
We can also hold courses in-company and on other dates if required.
FEEDBACK – FIRST AID AT WORK 3 DAY COURSE
We ran a full 3 day First Aid at Work course this week and again some very good feedback:
“A thoroughly enjoyable course presented by an enthusiastic and highly knowledgeable instructor who engaged everyone”
“Great course, trainer made the course interesting and enjoyable. Only concern was the external building work which disturbed the training. Overall good experience”
“Great course!”
MAY DAY HOLIDAY
Please note we will be closed on Monday 6 May 2019 for the May Day holiday.
**UPDATED** – SCOTLAND’S MENTAL HEALTH FIRST AID ADULTS TRAINING COURSE – JULY 2019
**UPDATE**
SCOTLAND’S MENTAL HEALTH FIRST AID ADULTS TRAINING COURSE – 8 & 9 JULY 2019
We now have 3 spaces left on the above course.
The course will run on Monday 8 & Tuesday 9 July 2019 at our centre. The course runs from 9.00 am—4.00 pm. The cost of the course is £110.00 per person plus VAT. If you would like any more information, or book a place(s), please don’t hesitate to get in touch
Who should attend?
Anyone who would like to know more about common mental health problems and be equipped to help should attend. The course should appeal to NHS staff, staff from statutory, private sector, voluntary agencies and members of the public.
** REMINDER OF CLOSING DATE **
*** REMINDER ***
Any applications for this year’s intake of Engineering Apprentices must be received today. Our last date for the Entrance Assessment Test is next week so if you want to apply and “earn while you learn”, get your application in to us today.
CLOSING DATE FOR APPLICATIONS
CLOSING DATE FOR APPLICATIONS
Please note the closing date for applications for engineering apprenticeships is Friday 26 April 2019. Please submit your application and supporting paperwork before then to be considered for this year’s intake of apprentices.
You can submit your application online via the website or forms are available from reception.
ABRASIVE WHEEL COURSE – MAY 2019 **FULLY BOOKED**
ABRASIVE WHEEL COURSE – MAY 2019 **FULLY BOOKED**
We are running an Abrasive Wheel course here at the Centre on Tuesday 28 May 2019 from 9:00 am – 1:30 pm. The cost of the course is £75 + VAT per person.
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. PLEASE BRING PPE FOR THE PRACTICAL TRAINING.
For more information or to book a place please contact Vanessa – vanessa@atgltd.co.uk
FIRST AID AT WORK FULL 3 DAY COURSE – MAY 2019
We are currently taking bookings for our full 3 day First Aid at Work course.
The course will run on MONDAY 13—WEDNESDAY 15 MAY 2019 at our centre. The course runs from 9.00 am—4.00 pm. The cost of the course is £210.00 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 – vanessa@atgltd.co.uk
FIRST AID AT WORK 2 DAY REFRESHER COURSES – APRIL 2019
We have 2 x First Aid at Work 2 Day Refresher courses coming up in April: Wednesday 24 & Thursday 25 April and Monday 29 & Tuesday 30 April which both have some spaces left on them. The cost of a 2 day Refresher course is £130 + VAT per person. If you would like more information, or to book a place on either course, please don’t hesitate to get in touch.
ONLINE APPLICATIONS 2019
If you have applied online and not received an e-mail acknowledgement from us within a day or so of submission, it means we haven’t received your application. If this is the case please re-submit your application and supporting paperwork. If you are experiencing problems you can submit your application and paperwork by e-mail direct to enquiries@atgltd.co.uk