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.
AED (De-fib) COURSE – NOVEMBER 2016
We are running the Automated External Defibrillator (AED) Course on MONDAY 21 NOVEMBER 2016.
The cost of the course is £70 plus VAT per person and is a half day course running from 9.00 am—12.30 pm.
This course provides instruction for persons required by their employer to be trained in how to operate an Automated External Defibrillator (AED). AED’s are proven to save lives and with heart attacks occurring at a rate of appx. 1 every 2 minutes, can be invaluable. No previous first aid experience is required for this course.
ABRASIVE WHEELS COURSE
We are currently taking bookings for the above course.
The 1/2 day course is to be held at our premises on Tuesday 1 November 2016 from 8.30 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).
The cost of the above course is £50 + VAT per person. Discounts may apply for multiple bookings.
We can also hold courses in-company and on other dates if required.
ATG AUTUMN HOLIDAY
We are closed Monday 10 and Tuesday 11 October for the Autumn holiday.
EMERGENCY FAW 1 DAY COURSE – OCTOBER 2016
EMERGENCY FIRST AID COURSE
MONDAY 24 OCTOBER 2016
Course Instructor: Paul Russell
We are running the 1 day Emergency First Aid at Work course on MONDAY 24 OCTOBER 2016.
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.
HOLIDAYS 2016/17
ATG HOLIDAYS – 2016/17 – (all dates inclusive)
Monday 10 & Tuesday 11 October 2016
Monday 26 December 2016 – Friday 6 January 2017
Monday 3 April – Friday 7 April 2017
Monday 1 May 2017
First year apprentices will finish with ourselves on Friday 7 July 2017 and return to companies on Monday 10 July 2017.
FIRST AID AT WORK 2 DAY REFRESHER COURSE – SEPTEMBER 2016
FIRST AID AT WORK REFRESHER COURSE
WEDNESDAY 28 & THURSDAY 29 SEPTEMBER 2016
Course Instructor: Paul Russell
We are currently taking bookings for our 2 day First Aid at Work Refresher course.
The course will run on Wednesday 28 and Thursday 29 September 2016 at our centre. The course runs from 9.00 am—4.00 pm. The cost of the course is £130.00 plus VAT.
This training course offers personnel requiring renewal of existing certificates (3 years) the chance to re-certificate. Persons attending this course must have valid certificates.
ANNUAL AWARD WINNERS 2015/16
ANNUAL AWARDS CEREMONY – WINNERS 2015/16
We held our annual awards ceremony on Wednesday 6 July and are pleased to note the winners below. Well done to all of the winners.
Apprentice(s) of the Year were Euan Anderson of GE Oil & Gas, Montrose and Evan Hill of GlaxoSmithKline, Montrose.
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Local Apprentice of the Year was Evan Hill, GlaxoSmithKline.
Machinist(s) of the Year were Murray Smith and Adam Dickson, both of GE Oil & Gas, Brent Avenue, Montrose.
Most Improved Apprentice was Sean Whyte of GE Oil & Gas, Aberdeen.
Best Hand Skills were Evan Hill, GlaxoSmithKline and Euan Anderson, GE Oil & Gas.
Craft Competition Entrants were Euan Anderson (Mechanical) of GE Oil & Gas and Keelan Deas (Electrical) of NOV Portlethen.
Prize money and gift vouchers donated by Arbroath Rotary, Arbroath Guildry and GlaxoSmithKline.
ANGUS TRAINING GROUP’S 50TH ANNIVERSARY 1966-2016
ANGUS TRAINING GROUP’S 50TH ANNIVERSARY 1966-2016
Angus Training Group Ltd celebrate 50 years in the training sector, having opened in 1966 in an old mill at Brothock Bridge, Arbroath. We then moved to our current site at Catherine Street, Arbroath in 1979 with the official opening being carried out by Group Captain Sir Douglas Bader on 4 April 1979.
Automatic External Defibrillator (AED) Course – May 2016
We are taking bookings for our AED Course on Wednesday 4 May 2016.
The cost of the course is £70 plus VAT per person and is a half day course running from 9.00 am—12.30 pm. Our information leaflet with booking form is attached.
This course provides instruction for persons required by their employer to be trained in how to operate an Automated External Defibrillator (AED). AED’s are proven to save lives and with heart attacks occurring at a rate of appx. 1 every 2 minutes, can be invaluable. No previous first aid experience is required for this course.
Abrasive Wheels Course – May 2016
ABRASIVE WHEELS
WEDNESDAY 11 MAY 2016
We are currently taking bookings for the above course.
The 1/2 day course is to be held at our premises on Wednesday 11 May 2016 from 8.30 am—12.30 pm.
We can also hold courses in-company and on other dates if required.
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).
The cost of the above course is £50 + VAT per person. Discounts may apply for multiple bookings.
3 DAY FIRST AID AT WORK COURSE – MAY 2016
FIRST AID AT WORK COURSE
WEDNESDAY 25—FRIDAY 27 MAY 2016
Course Instructor: Paul Russell
We are currently taking bookings for our full 3 day First Aid at Work course.
The course will run on WEDNESDAY 25—FRIDAY 27 MAY 2016 at our centre. The course runs from 9.00 am—4.00 pm. The cost of the course is £210.00 plus VAT.
This course offers personnel requiring training to become Certificated First Aiders for the purposes of the Health & Safety (First Aid) Regulations 1981.
EASTER HOLIDAY BREAK
Just a reminder that Angus Training Group will be closed for the Easter break from Monday 4 – Friday 8 April (inclusive). We will re-open on Monday 11 April at 8.00 am.
The Colleges are closed for 2 weeks from Monday 4 – Friday 15 April (inclusive). First year apprentices will attend ATG on their respective college days during the second week of the College holidays.
FIRST AID AT WORK REFRESHER COURSE – MAY 2016
We are currently taking bookings for our 2 day First Aid at Work Refresher course.
The course will run on Monday 23 & Tuesday 24 May 2016 at our centre. The course runs from 9.00 am—4.00 pm. The cost of the course is £130.00 plus VAT.
This training course offers personnel requiring renewal of existing certificates (3 years) the chance to re-certificate. Persons attending this course must have valid certificates.
CLOSING DATE FOR 2016 APPLICATIONS
The closing date for applications for the 2016 intake of engineering apprentices is FRIDAY 25 MARCH 2016.
If you would like to apply for this year’s intake, then please do so before this date.
FIRST AID AT WORK COURSE – APRIL 2016
We are currently taking bookings for our full 3 day First Aid at Work course.
The course will run on TUESDAY 26—THURSDAY 28 APRIL 2016 at our centre. The course runs from 9.00 am—4.00 pm. The cost of the course is £210.00 plus VAT.
This course offers personnel requiring training to become Certificated First Aiders for the purposes of the Health & Safety (First Aid) Regulations 1981.
FIRST AID AT WORK REFRESHER COURSE – MARCH 2016
FIRST AID AT WORK REFRESHER COURSE
MONDAY 7 & TUESDAY 8 MARCH 2016
Course Instructor: Paul Russell
**FEW SPACES AVAILABLE**
We are currently taking bookings for our 2 day First Aid at Work Refresher course.
The course will run on Monday 7 & Tuesday 8 March 2016 at our centre. The course runs from 9.00 am—4.00 pm. The cost of the course is £130.00 plus VAT.
This training course offers personnel requiring renewal of existing certificates (3 years) the chance to re-certificate. Persons attending this course must have valid certificates.
MODERN APPRENTICESHIP INTAKE – AUGUST 2016
ENGINEERING MODERN APPRENTICESHIPS – AUGUST 2016 INTAKE
We will be accepting applications for the August 2016 intake of engineering apprentices from January 2016 until mid March 2016.
Our application form can be downloaded from our website www.atgltd.co.uk, can be posted out or are available from our reception.
Once applications are received, any contact from us will be by e-mail so please ensure your e-mail address is clearly legible on your application form and that you check your e-mails regularly.
CHRISTMAS & NEW YEAR HOLIDAYS 2015/16
Hi All
Just a reminder that ATG will be closed over the festive period as undernoted:
Monday 21 December 2015 – Friday 1 January 2016 (inclusive). We will re-open on Monday 4 January at 8.00 am.
Dundee & Angus College will be closed Thursday 24 December – Wednesday 6 January (inclusive), returning Thursday 7 January.
North East Scotland College will be closed Wednesday 23 December – Tuesday 5 January (inclusive), returning Wednesday 6 January.
Forth Valley College will be closed Tuesday 22 December – Wednesday 6 January (inclusive), returning Thursday 7 January.
First year apprentices will attend ATG on their college days while the college is closed.
With best wishes for the festive period.
3 DAY FIRST AID AT WORK COURSE – JANUARY 2016
We are currently taking bookings for our full 3 day First Aid at Work course.
The course will run on Monday 11—Wednesday 13 January 2016 at our centre. The course runs from 9.00 am—4.00 pm. The cost of the course is £210.00 plus VAT.
This course offers personnel requiring training to become Certificated First Aiders for the purposes of the Health & Safety (First Aid) Regulations 1981.
3 DAY FIRST AID AT WORK COURSE – NOVEMBER 2015
We are currently taking bookings for our full 3 day First Aid at Work course.
The course will run on Wednesday 11—Friday 13 November 2015 at our centre. The course runs from 9.00 am—4.00 pm. The cost of the course is £210.00 plus VAT.
This course offers personnel requiring training to become Certificated First Aiders for the purposes of the Health & Safety (First Aid) Regulations 1981.