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.
ATG FESTIVE HOLIDAYS 2019/20
ABRASIVE WHEEL COURSE – DECEMBER 2019
We are currently taking bookings for the above course.
The 1/2 day course is to be held at our premises on WEDNESDAY 18 DECEMBER 2019 from 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 £75 + VAT per person.
We can also hold courses in company and on other dates if required.
If you would like to make a booking or for more information please contact vanessa@atgltd.co.uk
**REMINDER** – CAREERS EXHIBITION @ ST JOHN’S RC HIGH SCHOOL, DUNDEE
**REMINDER**
One of our Instructors will be attending the Dundee Careers Exhibition at St John’s RC High School, Dundee on Wednesday 4 December 2019 2:00 pm – 6:00 pm. A great way to find out lots of information and ask any questions you may have on the Modern Apprenticeship in Engineering.
FIRST AID AT WORK 3 DAY COURSE – DECEMBER 2019
FIRST AID AT WORK COURSE
MONDAY 16—WEDNESDAY 18 DECEMBER 2019
Course Instructor: Paul Russell
We are currently taking bookings for our full 3 day First Aid at Work course.
The course will run on MONDAY 16—WEDNESDAY 18 DECEMBER 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.
To book a place, or for more information, please contact Vanessa – vanessa@atgltd.co.uk
FORFAR ACADEMY CAREERS FAIR – THURSDAY 7 NOVEMBER 2019
A reminder that ATG will be attending the Forfar Academy Careers Fair on Thursday 7 November from 6:30 pm – 8:30 pm. A great way to find out more information on the Modern Apprenticeship in Engineering and ask any questions you may have.
School & Careers Events 2019/20
CAREERS & SCHOOL EVENTS/PRESENTATIONS 2019/20
Keep an eye out on our Facebook page and website for future careers events, school presentations etc. These are great ways of finding out all about the Modern Apprenticeship in Engineering.
Thursday 7 November 2019. Forfar Academy Careers Fair 6:30 pm – 8:30 pm
Wednesday 27 November 2019. One of our Instructors will be attending 2 presentations in the afternoon at Inverbrothock Primary School, as part of the school’s week long Careers Fair for P7s to hopefully inspire the pupils and let them know some of the opportunities available in the area and perhaps get them thinking about apprenticeships in engineering in their futures.
Wednesday 4 December 2019. St John’s RC High School, Dundee Careers Exhibition 2:00 pm – 6:00 pm
Thursday 16 January 2020. Grove Academy 6:30 – 8:30 pm. This covers Craigie High, Braeview Academy and Morgan Academy.
Wednesday 5 February 2020. Webster’s High School Careers Convention 6:00 pm – 8:00 pm.
ABRASIVE WHEEL COURSE – NOVEMBER 2019
ABRASIVE WHEEL COURSE
WEDNESDAY 20 NOVEMBER 2019
We are currently taking bookings for the above course.
The 1/2 day course is to be held at our premises on Wednesday 20 November 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.
To book a place on the course, or for more information, please contact vanessa@atgltd.co.uk
We can also hold courses in company and on other dates if required.
EMERGENCY FIRST AID AT WORK 1 DAY COURSE – MONDAY 28 OCTOBER 2019
EMERGENCY FIRST AID COURSE
MONDAY 28 OCTOBER 2019
**PLACES STILL AVAILABLE**
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.
ATG AUTUMN HOLIDAY 2019
ATG will be closed for the Autumn break on Monday 7 & Tuesday 8 October.
Careers & Schools Events 2019
Just a reminder that ATG will be attending the Arbroath High School Next Steps Evening this Thursday 12 September @ 6:30 pm. Find out all about the Modern Apprenticeship in Engineering and ask our Instructors any questions you may have.
First Aid at Work 3 Day Course – November 2019
ATG HOLIDAYS 2019/20
Autumn Break
Monday 7 & Tuesday 8 October 2019
Christmas & New Year Break
Monday 23 December 2019 – Friday 3 January 2020
Easter Break
Monday 6 – Friday 10 April 2020
May Day
Monday 4 May 2020
Summer Break
Monday 20 July – Friday 7 August 2020
*2019 start apprentices will finish with us Friday 10 July 2020
*New apprentice intake will start Monday 17 August 2020
ABRASIVE WHEEL COURSE – SEPTEMBER 2019
We are currently taking bookings for the above course.
The 1/2 day course is to be held at our premises on Wednesday 25 September 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.
We can also hold courses in-company and on other dates if required.
If you would like any more information please don’t hesitate to get in touch: vanessa@atgltd.co.uk
ARBROATH HIGH SCHOOL NEXT STEPS EVENING – THURSDAY 12 SEPTEMBER 2019
ATG will be attending Arbroath High School’s Next Steps Evening on Thursday 12 September @ 6:30 pm. This will be a great opportunity to speak with our Instructors and gain lots of information on the Modern Apprenticeship in Engineering.
Keep an eye out on our Facebook page and website for future careers events, school presentations etc.
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.
