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APPRENTICESHIP
MODEL
GET A MEGA FUTURE
www.midulstermega.com
INTRODUCTION THE MEGA APPRENTICESHIP MODEL
Welcome to the MEGA Networks Apprenticeship The MEGA Apprenticeship Model describes what an apprenticeship is, its
Model Information Booklet benefits, the entry criteria and the pathway involved.
The MEGA Apprenticeship Model describes what an apprenticeship is, its benefits, the entry criteria and the
NI has a strong manufacturing heritage and drives world-class innovation. Here in Mid Ulster the
pathway involved. The purpose of the model is to standardise the apprentice programme, adopted by all the
manufacturing and engineering sector is massive. There are hundreds of companies producing world-
network companies, to ensure the apprentice gains a work experience of equal quality and of the highest standard
class products, including crushing and screening machines, recycling machines, airplane steps, airport
for their future career.
buses, PPE equipment, award-winning blinds, trailers and much, much more. These companies contribute
billions of pounds into the NI economy and are one of N. Ireland’s biggest exporters. What is an apprenticeship?
An apprenticeship offers hands-on experience, comprehensive training and a technical qualification all whilst
MEGA (Manufacturing & Engineering Growth & Advancement) was established to advance and grow earning a salary. Apprenticeships will give you the skills, knowledge and behaviours to succeed in your career.
world-class manufacturing and engineering by attracting, developing and retaining our people. Our
Apprenticeship levels are equivalent to:
mission is to promote the manufacturing and engineering sector as a source of high-value, long-term
• Level 2 (5x GCSEs)
employment and to create transformational career opportunities that deliver skills for life.
• Level 3 (2x A Levels)
• Levels 4 and 5 (Foundation degree)
MEGA is unique in that it is an industy-led network of 66 companies working collaboratively to achieve
• Levels 6 and above (Bachelor or Master’s degree)
overarching goals of using skills development for job creation, job retention and increasing exports. We
have been working in collaboration with various stakeholders to transform careers by providing a breadth
of innovative career paths and development opportunities for our young people.
BENEFITS OF A MEGA APPRENTICESHIP
This Apprenticeship Booklet sets out the various levels of apprenticeships on offer in Mid Ulster and 1. Competency-based qualification
highlights what companies offer apprenticeships. This is a sector that is undergoing some really exciting This is a vocational qualification focusing on the skills required to do the job and is usually achieved through on-
transformations, through the adoption of automation and robotics. There has never been a better time to the-job training.
equip yourself with the skillset required for future work. You will have a job for life right here at home and
the opportunity for international travel. 2. Knowledge-based qualification
This is sometimes known as a ‘technical certificate’ and contains the knowledge required relating to the job role.
Our advice is for you to get a real insight into the sector before choosing it as a career. Get some work
This is sometimes achieved through on-the job training at the same time as the competency-based qualification or
experience, go on industry visits, and choose a pathway that best suits your skills and attributes. If
may involve training sessions at a college or training provider.
interested in the apprenticeship route then the first thing to do is approach a local company for a job.
Companies offering apprenticeships in Mid Ulster are outlined in this booklet. 3. Personal Learning and Thinking Skills (PLTS)
This may be completed as part of the competency or knowledge-based qualifications.
There has never been a more exciting time for you to join the Advanced Manufacturing and Engineering
sector. The sector needs talented young people like you who will help our companies grow. This is your The skills covered are:
chance to become part of the next generation of engineers. • Independent enquiry
• Creative thinking “I’m so glad I chose the MEGA
Maria Curran Degree Apprenticeship. Terex has
• Reflective learning
MEGA Project Director supported me throughout my studies
• Team working
to experience how the theory taught at
• Self-management university is applied in the workplace.”
• Effective participation Meghan Anthony,
Degree Apprentice
Terex
MEGA Operation
Committee Members:
Aidan O’Neill
Maria Curran
Darragh Cullen
Roisin McCabe
Earn while Opportunities 25+ days Academic and Learn new Company
Shane Nugent you learn to help the local annual Leave on-the-job skills working pension
community (or equivalent hrs) training in a team (subject to eligibility)
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ROLES AND RESPONSIBILITIES Apprentices are required to work their employer’s standard hours per week (normally between 38hrs -
42hrs), including release from work to attend college classes. Apprentices are expected to attend work
when the training provider is closed or there are no classes on.
The successful completion of an apprenticeship is the result of the
combined efforts of many. If you fill one of these roles, see the lists below Holidays
for information about what your responsibilities may include. The annual holiday schedule is set out by the employer before the beginning of the new year. There are usually 28
Apprentice days per annum (pro-rata), including public holidays and floating days, though this will vary with each employer.
• As employees, apprentices are subject to their employer’s standard terms and conditions of employment
• Comply with company policies & procedures Study Leave and Pay Rates
• Adhere to Health & Safety regulations Apprentices will be released for all exams and study leave as follows:
• Follow the instruction and direction provided by your mentor
Year Qual/Exp Study Days Hourly Rate (Incl. college days} Yearly Rate
• Raise any issues or concerns with line management
Year 1 Level 2 & 3 0.5 day £4.81 - £7.00 £12,282
Year 2 Level 2 & 3 1.0 day £6.75 - £7.50 £14,820
Training Provider
Year 1 Level 4, 5 & 6 1.0 day £6.83 - £7.90 £15,319
• Design and deliver a course to meet the qualification framework
Year 2 Level 4, 5 & 6 1.5 days £7.50 - £8.75 £16,900
• Adopt a flexible approach by taking account of the apprentice’s individual needs and experience they
Year 3 Level 4, 5 & 6 2.0 days £8.50+ £19,136
bring to the programme
• Liaise with the employer on the content and practical activities in the apprentice’s individual learning plan
• Provide apprentices with access to the same facilities as any other student MEGA APPRENTICESHIPS
• Undertake apprentice assessments in conjunction with their employer
Apprenticeships available with manufacturing & engineering companies 2022
Employers
• Select candidates by a fair & equitable process, based on their attributes and training potential. No. of places Location where Apprenticeship
Course Employer
• Establish a structured but flexible apprenticeship to enable the apprentice to achieve their optimal Sept 2022 will be based
potential within a supportive environment
Apex
• Provide apprentices with suitable opportunities to gain the type of experience in the workplace that will Andy Colhoun 028 8775 0234 1 Dungannon
support their learning and skills acquisition gary.nellis@apexfastenings.com
• Assign a mentor who is readily accessible to the apprentice BMI Trailers Ltd
• Communicate regularly with the training provider to ensure the course content and practical activities Ryan Smith 07764934634 Unit 20, Granville Ind. Est.,
3
Alicia Monaghan 028 8775 3999 Dungannon
assist the apprentice to achieve their learning objectives r.smith@bmitrailers.com
CK International
Barbara McAvoy 028 8775 3966 2 Dungannon
APPRENTICESHIP PROFILE barbara.mcavoy@ckinternational.co.uk
Decom Engineering
Each training provider provides information on the essential entry criteria for Nick McNally 028 8673 8333 2 Ballinderry
the specific apprenticeship course. nick@decomengineering.com
Level 2 Edge Innovate
The MEGA Network companies request all apprentices to: Engineering Diane Moorehead 028 8774 1883 2 Dungannon
• Be a team player with a positive attitude Apprenticeship diane.moorehead@edgeinnovate.com
• Be ready to work hard, be committed and self-motivated
Ezystak Conveyors
• Demonstrate a practical hands-on approach Patrice Rafferty 028 8774 8090 2 Coalisland
• Have good communication skills patrice@ezystak.com
• Want to achieve the best for themselves and the company they are working for
Fabricat Ireland
Ann McGee 028 8775 8948 2 Pomeroy
Selection & Recruitment Process ann@fabricatireland.com
1. Application form for selected employer completed
Four Dee NI Limited
2. Interview with the employer, plus any relevant tests Sharon McMacken 028 7930 0815 6 Magherafelt
3. Pre-employment references sharon@4d-ni.co.uk
4. Offer of an apprenticeship made if successful
J&B Engineering Ltd
Owen Reid 028 8775 7977 4 Rock, Dungannon
hr@jandbengineering.co.uk
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No. of places Location where Apprenticeship No. of places Location where Apprenticeship
Course Employer Course Employer
Sept 2022 will be based Sept 2022 will be based
M&K Quarry Group M&K Quarry Group
Nigel Rafferty 07786006997 2 Galbally Nigel Rafferty 07786006997 1 Galbally
nigel.rafferty@the-mkgroup.com nigel.rafferty@the-mkgroup.com
Maine Group Maine Group
1 Garvagh Garvagh
Jan McDaid 028 7032 0010 Jan McDaid 028 7032 0010 1
1 Magherafelt Magherafelt
jan@maine-sf.com jan@maine-sf.com
McCloskey International McCloskey International
Ryan McCullagh 028 8774 0926 2 Coalisland Ryan McCullagh 028 8774 0926 2 Coalisland
rmccullagh@mccloskeyinternational.com rmccullagh@mccloskeyinternational.com
Moyle Engineering Moyle Engineering
On site - Cullenrammer Rd On site - Cullenrammer Road
Shauna Mallon / Christy Mallon 028 8776 7923 2 Shauna Mallon / Christy Mallon 028 8776 7923 2
Dungannon Dungannon
shauna@moyleengineering.com shauna@moyleengineering.com
Muldoon Transport Systems Ltd Muldoon Transport Systems Ltd
Pat 07909905180 / Michael 07940414624 2 Clonmore Rd, Dungannon Pat 07909905180 / Michael 07940414624 2 Clonmore Rd, Dungannon
pat@muldoon.com / michael@muldoon.com pat@muldoon.com / michael@muldoon.com
Northern Hydraulics Ltd
Kerri-Ann McCullagh 028 8774 7444 2 Coalisland Northern Hydraulics Ltd
kerrie-ann@northernhydraulics.com Kerrie-Ann McCullagh 028 8774 7444 2 Coalisland
Level 3 kerrie-ann@northernhydraulics.com
Level 2 Sandvik Engineering
Engineering Grant Mackie 028 8556 7799 6 Ballygawley Apprenticeship Nugent Engineering
Apprenticeship grant.mackie@sandvik.com Carla Rafferty 028 8775 8583 2 Galbally
carla.rafferty@nugentengineering.com
SDC Trailers
Jane Millar 028 7965 1140 4 Toome Portafill
JaneMillar@SDCTrailers.com Colin Rafferty 028 8772 3505 2 Dungannon
colin.rafferty@portafill.com
Steelweld Fabrications
Dominic Young 028 8676 6495 2 Cookstown
SpecDrum Ltd
dominic.young@steelweld.co.uk
Roisin McCabe 028 8774 1122 1 Coalisland
roisin.mccabe@specdrum.com
Terex
Kirsty Coyle 028 8771 8500 2 Dungannon
kirsty.coyle@terex.com Terex
Kirsty Coyle 028 8771 8500 2 Dungannon
Todds Leap Racking & Shelving kirsty.coyle@terex.com
Niall O’Hanlon 028 8556 6176 2 Ballygawley
Enya@toddsleap.com Todds Leap Racking & Shelving
Niall O’Hanlon 028 8556 6176 2 Ballygawley
Truck and Trailer Works Ltd Enya@toddsleap.com
Battleford Rd
Roger / Olivia 028 3754 8418 2
Dungannon/Armagh
Roger.Skelly@ttw.ie / olivia.slater@ttw.ie Turco Engineering Ltd
Ryan Turkington / Mark Gourley 028 8676 3372 3 Cookstown
Turco Engineering Ltd ryan.turkington@turco.co.uk
Ryan Turkington / Mark Gourley 028 867 63372 3 Cookstown
ryan.turkington@turco.co.uk
AW Control Systems
Maureen McCrea 028 3752 4508 3 92 Moy Road, Armagh
Apex
philip.hill@awcontrolsystems.com
Gary Nellis 028 8775 0234 1 Dungannon
gary.nellis@apexfastenings.com
Axon Power & Control
Coote Engineering 3 Dungannon
Mark Thompson 028 8775 8923
Jenna Coote 028 8556 8123 2 Ballygawley
jenna@coote.co.uk
Level 3 BMI Trailers Ltd
Level 3 Unit 20, Granville Ind. Est.,
Ezystak Conveyors Electrotechnical Ryan Smith 07764934634 3
Engineering Dungannon
Patrice Rafferty 028 8774 8090 2 Coalisland Technology Alicia Monaghan 028 8775 3999
Apprenticeship
patrice@ezystak.com
Mallaghan Engineering Ltd
Fabricat Ireland Aimee McNeill 028 8772 3444 1 Coalisland
Ann McGee 028 8775 8948 1 Pomeroy aimee.mcneill@mallaghangroup.com
ann@fabricatireland.com
J&B Engineering Ltd Todds Leap Racking & Shelving
Owen Reid 028 8775 7977 4 Rock, Dungannon Niall O’Hanlon 028 8556 6176 2 Ballygawley
hr@jandbengineering.co.uk Enya@toddsleap.com
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Location where Location where
No. of places No. of places
Course Employer Apprenticeship Course Employer Apprenticeship
Sept 2022 Sept 2022
will be based will be based
Nugent Engineering Portafill
Carla Rafferty 028 8775 8583 1 Galbally Colin Rafferty 028 8772 3505 1 Dungannon
carla.rafferty@nugentengineering.com colin.rafferty@portafill.com
Todds Leap Racking & Shelving SpecDrum Ltd
Level 3 Electrical
Niall O’Hanlon 028 8556 6176 2 Ballygawley Roisin McCabe 028 8774 1122 1 Coalisland
Installation
Enya@toddsleap.com roisin.mccabe@specdrum.com
Tyrone Fabrication Strickland Manufacturing UK
Kathy Heatherington 028 8556 7200 2 Ballygawley Sandra Zaleckaite 028 8774 9117 1 Coalisland
kathy.heatherington@tyrone.co.uk Level 3 Gold sandra.zaleckaite@stricklandmfguk.com
Engineering
CK International Apprenticeship Terex
Barbara McAvoy 028 8775 3966 2 Dungannon Kirsty Coyle 028 8771 8500 2 Dungannon
barbara.mcavoy@ckinternational.co.uk kirsty.coyle@terex.com
Coote Engineering TES Group
Kilcronagh Business Park,
Jenna Coote 028 8556 8123 1 Ballygawley Brian McElroy 028 8676 1141 4
Cookstown
jenna@coote.co.uk brian.mcelroy@tesgroup.com
Ezystak Conveyors Todds Leap Racking & Shelving
Patrice Rafferty 028 8774 8090 2 Coalisland Niall O’Hanlon 028 8556 6176 2 Ballygawley
patrice@ezystak.com Enya@toddsleap.com
Fabricat Ireland JP&S Construction Ltd
Ann McGee 028 8775 8948 1 Pomeroy Alanna Flanagan 028 8723 8949 2 Dungannon
ann@fabricatireland.com alanna@jps-construction.com
Level 2&3 NVQ
Greiner Packaging Training Specialist Group
Killyman Road Industrial Estate,
Maeve Turbitt 028 8772 3131 1 Programme in Mareanne Bradley 028 7964 3021 8 Maghera
Dungannon
m.turbitt@greiner-gpi.com Carpentry & mareanne.bradley@sjg.co.uk
Joinery
J&B Engineering Ltd Todds Leap Racking & Shelving
Owen Reid 02887757977 3 Rock, Dungannon Niall O’Hanlon 028 8556 6176 2 Ballygawley
Level 3 Gold hr@jandbengineering.co.uk Enya@toddsleap.com
Engineering
Apprenticeship Mallaghan Engineering Ltd Apprenticeship In
Aimee McNeill 028 8772 3444 2 Coalisland Wood Machining
aimee.mcneill@mallaghangroup.com (Level 2)
Digital Design Woodmarque Academy
Woodmarque Academy,
McCloskey International & Manufacture Paul Duffy 0845 672 8005 10
Dungannon
Ryan McCullagh 028 8774 0926 2 Coalisland (Level 3) paul.duffy@woodmarque.co.uk
rmccullagh@mccloskeyinternational.com Digital Design
& Manufacture
Muldoon Transport Systems Ltd (Level 5)
Pat 07909905180 / Michael 07940414624 2 Clonmore Rd, Dungannon
pat@muldoon.com / michael@muldoon.com
Northern Hydraulics Ltd Level 4/5 Higher BMI Trailers Ltd
Kerrie-Ann McCullagh 028 8774 7444 1 Coalisland Level Ryan Smith 07764934634 Unit 20, Granville Ind. Est.,
kerrie-ann@northernhydraulics.com 3
Apprenticeship Alicia Monaghan 028 8775 3999 Dungannon
(Foundation r.smith@bmitrailers.com
Nugent Engineering Degree) in
Carla Rafferty 028 8775 8583 2 Galbally Engineering
carla.rafferty@nugentengineering.com (Manufacturing
Engineering or
OD3 Advanced BIM Mechatronics) Dawson Engineering
Stephen O’Donnell 028 7957 8300 0-2 Magherafelt Kirsty Mincher 028 3833 6612 2 Armagh
stephen@od3.co.uk kirsty.mincher@dawsonme.com
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Location where No. of places Location where
No. of places Course Employer
Course Employer Apprenticeship Sept 2022 Apprenticeship will be based
Sept 2022
will be based
Level 4/5 Higher TES Group
Edge Innovate Kilcronagh Business Park,
Level Brian McElroy 028 8676 1141 2
Diane Moorehead 028 8774 1883 2 Dungannon Cookstown
Apprenticeship brian.mcelroy@tesgroup.com
diane.moorehead@edgeinnovate.com
(Foundation
Degree) in
Emerson Engineering Todds Leap Racking & Shelving
Angela Givan 028 8676 0146 2 Cookstown (Manufacturing Niall O’Hanlon 028 8556 6176 2 Ballygawley
angela.givan@emerson.com Engineering or Enya@toddsleap.com
Mechatronics)
Four Dee NI Limited
Sharon McMacken 028 7930 0815 2 Magherafelt
BMI Trailers Ltd
sharon@4d-ni.co.uk
Ryan Smith 07764934634 Unit 20, Granville Ind. Est.,
2
Alicia Monaghan 028 8775 3999 Dungannon
J&B Engineering Ltd r.smith@bmitrailers.com
Owen Reid 02887757977 2 Rock, Dungannon
hr@jandbengineering.co.uk Decom Engineering
Nick McNally 028 8673 8333 1 Cookstown
M&K Quarry Group nick@decomengineering.com
Nigel Rafferty 07786006997 1 Galbally
nigel.rafferty@the-mkgroup.com Edge Innovate
Diane Moorehead 028 8774 1883 2 Dungannon
Maine Group diane.moorehead@edgeinnovate.com
1 Garvagh
Jan McDaid 028 7032 0010
1 Magherafelt Four Dee NI Limited
jan@maine-sf.com
Sharon McMacken 028 7930 0815 2 Magherafelt
sharon@4d-ni.co.uk
Mallaghan Engineering Ltd
Aimee McNeill 028 8772 3444 2 Coalisland
Global Automation
aimee.mcneill@mallaghangroup.com
Hannah Ferguson 028 8556 7136 1 Seskilgreen, Dungannon
Level 4/5 Higher hannah.ferguson@globalautomation.co.uk
Level McCloskey International
Apprenticeship Ryan McCullagh 028 8774 0926 2 Coalisland Greiner Packaging
rmccullagh@mccloskeyinternational.com Killyman Road Industrial Estate,
(Foundation Maeve Turbitt 028 8772 3131 1
Dungannon
Degree) in m.turbitt@greiner-gpi.com
Degree
Engineering Muldoon Transport Systems Ltd Apprenticeship
(Manufacturing Pat 07909905180 / Michael 07940414624 1 Clonmore Rd, Dungannon Mallaghan Engineering Ltd
in Manufacturing
Engineering or pat@muldoon.com / michael@muldoon.com Aimee McNeill 028 8772 3444 2 Coalisland
Engineering with
Mechatronics) aimee.mcneill@mallaghangroup.com
specialism in
Nugent Engineering Industrial
Carla Rafferty 028 8775 8583 3 Galbally McCloskey International
Digitalisation,
carla.rafferty@nugentengineering.com Ryan McCullagh 028 8774 0926 1 Coalisland
Robotics &
rmccullagh@mccloskeyinternational.com
Automation
OD3 Advanced BIM Nugent Engineering
Stephen O’Donnell 028 7957 8300 0-2 Magherafelt Carla Rafferty 028 8775 8583 2 Galbally
stephen@od3.co.uk carla.rafferty@nugentengineering.com
OHM Engineering OD3 Advanced BIM
Steven McKenna 028 8554 8551 2 Clogher Stephen O’Donnell 028 7957 8300 0-3 Magherafelt
steven.mckenna@ohmengineering.com stephen@od3.co.uk
Portafill SpecDrum Ltd
Colin Rafferty 028 8772 3505 2 Dungannon Roisin McCabe 028 8774 1122 1 Coalisland
colin.rafferty@portafill.com roisin.mccabe@specdrum.com
Strickland Manufacturing UK
SpecDrum Ltd
Sandra Zaleckaite 028 8774 9117 1 Coalisland
Roisin McCabe 028 8774 1122 3 Coalisland
sandra.zaleckaite@stricklandmfguk.com
roisin.mccabe@specdrum.com
Terex
Strickland Manufacturing UK Kirsty Coyle 028 8771 8500 2 Dungannon
Sandra Zaleckaite 028 8774 9117 1 Coalisland kirsty.coyle@terex.com
sandra.zaleckaite@stricklandmfguk.com
Todds Leap Racking & Shelving
Terex Niall O’Hanlon 028 8556 6176 2 Ballygawley
Kirsty Coyle 028 8771 8500 2 Dungannon Enya@toddsleap.com
kirsty.coyle@terex.com
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Job Roles in
Manufacturing
Quality Materials
Manager Engineer
Lab
Quality
Manager
Supplier
Develop-
Ware-
ment Shipping CMM Quality Industrial
housing &
Storage coordinator Operator Inspector Computer Mechanical
& Electrical
Supply Chain Technican
Commercial Field
Planner Logistics Environ- Program-
l
Sales
Assistant Sourcing mental n ica Computer
Commun- a ming
ch Labor- Engineer Business
ications Logistics Electrical Me Prototype
Sales &
ter atory Analyst
Information
Buyer
Manager Compu
Engineering
Warranty
Spare
Parts
Marketing Process
R&D Patent
Public Technology
Network
Admin
Engineer CAD Relations
Production Lawyer Finance
Internal Industrial
Engineer Software Modeller Cyber-
Other
Sales Painting Chemical Controller Desktop Web
Sales Security
Engineer Support Design
Operations
Customer Manager Lab
Services Manager
Functions Data
Entry
Manufacturing Electrician
Lawyer
Engineer
Further Health &
Welder Assembler & Higher Education HR
Admin S
afety
Joiner Manager
Assistant
Secondary School
Level 6-8: NVQ/Honours Degree/Degree
Primary School Apprenticeships/Masters/PHD
Level 4-5: NVQ/HNC/HND/Foundations degree/High
Level Apprenticeship HLA
Nursery School Level 1-3: NVQ/Apprenticeships/GCSE/A-Level/Btec
LEVEL 2 & LEVEL 3 ENGINEERING
YEAR 2
• Continue with assigned work area or rotation to new project.
Training • Explore in depth key areas to support students in development & flare for Engineering
• Review progress made in Year 1
• Set Year 2 objectives
• Assign increasing responsibilities
Mentor
• Participate in team meetings
• Provide feedback on current jobs
APPRENTICESHIP PATHWAYS • Agree work responsibilities & targets
How to convert your learning into earning • Gain further understanding within
• Clear role within team/dept
Work Tasks
LEVEL 2 & LEVEL 3 ENGINEERING • Support learners in new opportunities for career progression
• Agree work responsibilities
YEAR 1
• Provision of PPE & Locker
LEVEL 3 ELECTROTECHNICAL TECHNOLOGY
• Tour of workplace and facilities
Induction
• Mentor Assigned YEAR 1
• Introduction to Team
• Provision of PPE & Locker
• Company Policies & Procedures Induction • Tour of workplace and facilities Mentor Assigned
• Health & Safety requirements • Introduction to Team
Training • Quality Standards
• Standard Operational Procedures including year 1 apprentices. • Company Policies & Procedures Health & Safety requirements Quality Standards
Training
• Understand electrical drawings • Standard Operational Procedures
• Shadow mentor & observe • Shadow mentor & observe
• Develop Occupational Skills Mentor • Become familiar with product
Mentor
• Vital Knowledge • Learn Electrical process
• Skills & Behaviour in World of Engineering Attend team meetings for daily targets
• Quality
• Understand processes & applications Quality Work Area • Health & Safety
• Healthy & Safety (Fixed or • Prolonged period of rotation between site and workshop working on product
• Develop a flare for practical base on processes & techniques allowing student to Rotational)* • Learning to read drawings
gain confidence. • Understanding electrical installation
Work Area
• Draw and Design
(Fixed or
• Opportunity to become familiar with range of skills
Rotational)* “If you are deciding what you want to do for your future, consider an apprenticeship, especially in the
• Related to engineering eg CAD. Modelling & assembling equipment, techniques
engineering sector. For the 4 months that I have been at Ezystak, I have learned a wealth of knowledge
for processes and applications involved in Engineering and also had a good time doing it! Apprenticeships really are the way forward for the future.”
• Develop & gain practical base support for understanding equipment, techniques,
Job specific skills Andrea Conroy
Ezystak
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LEVEL 3 ELECTROTECHNICAL TECHNOLOGY
YEAR 2
• Continue with assigned work area or rotation to new site projects.
Training • Standard Operational Procedures Safe Systems of Work
• Review Progress made in Year 1 Set Year 2 objectives
Mentor
• Assign increasing responsibilities
• Progress to advanced work activities
• Responsibility for specific tasks
Work Tasks • Continue to develop skills learned in 1st year
LEVEL 3 GOLD APPRENTICESHIP
• Opportunity to work on large scale Projects
• Team up with site electricians and Supervisors
YEAR 1
• Provision of PPE & locker
• Tour of workplace and facilities
LEVEL 3 ELECTROTECHNICAL TECHNOLOGY Induction
• Mentor Assigned
• Introduction to team
YEAR 3 & 4
• Company Policies & Procedures
• Continue with assigned work area or rotation to new site projects. • Health & Safety requirements
Training
• Quality Standards
• Identify strengths & work preferences • Standard Operational Procedures
• Undertake knowledge & skills development
Training • Shadow mentor & observe
• Assist with apprentice training programme including year 1 apprentices.
• Become familiar with product
• Understand electrical drawings Mentor
• Attend team / production meetings
• Performance Review of Year 2 • Understand daily targets
Mentor • Set Year 3 objectives
• Agree work responsibilities • Cutting & Folding
• Machining
• Plan & organize own workload Work Area • Painting
• Accountable for work activities assigned by Supervisors (Fixed or • Assembly
• Work without supervision Rotational)* • Maintenance
Work Tasks
• Select materials for project • Stores
• Problem solve on projects • Dispatch
• Support supervision of younger apprentices
• Assist within production process
Work • Learn parts & materials used
Activities: • Use of basic equipment
• Practice under supervision
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CARPENTRY AND JOINERY
YEAR 2
INTRODUCTORY YEAR OVERVIEW
• Continue within assigned work area or rotation to new production area.
• During the initial year of our
• Apprenticeship Programme, our Apprentices follow the training schedule outlined
• Standard Operational Procedures Induction
below. Progression to the next stage of the Apprenticeship Programme is dependent
Training • Safe Systems of Work
upon satisfactory performance in the introductory year.
• Mandatory Skills e.g. Forklift operations, Safe use of Cranes
• Programme Induction
• Review progress made Year 1
• Health & Safety
• Set Year 2 objectives
• Hand Tools
Mentor • Assign increasing responsibilities
• Safe Operational Procedures
• Participate in team meetings
• Wood Technology & Sustainability
• Provide feedback on current job
Modules • Manufacturing Processes
• Upskilling – to advanced work processes and tasks Include • Introduction to Computer Aided Design
• Responsibility for specific tasks • Quality Benchmarking
• Complete visual quality checks • Successful teamwork
• Assist with implementing safety actions • Workload planning
Work Tasks • Participate in lean improvement project • Material science and selection
• Understand product specifications • Installation and sizing
• Learn about different material used
• Gain knowledge of the supply chain
• Know importance of the Customer NVQ LEVEL 2 AND 3 TRAINING, ACCREDITED BY CITY & GUILDS IN
CARPENTRY AND JOINERY
PRACTICAL WORK PIECES
LEVEL 3 GOLD APPRENTICESHIP
• Introduction to fabrication.
YEAR 3 (6 months only) Project 1
• Students work in pairs to produce work benches for use in the training academy.
• Continue within assigned work area or rotation to new production area.
• Working as a team students manufacture lockers.
Project 2 This includes selection of materials, cutting, machining, hand finishing, ironmongery
• Undertake refresher training
Training and installation.
• Act as a ‘buddy’ for an apprentice Further upskilling to perfect skills
• Composite Items – school furniture
• Performance Review of Year 2
• Working in their teams, the students will manufacture school furniture.
• Set Year 2 objectives
The emphasis of this module is the use of drawer systems.
• Agree self-responsibilities
Mentor • Final End of Year Piece Design Project
• Clear role within team
Project 3 Students have the opportunity to express their creative side by designing an original
• Provide feedback on daily targets
piece of joinery.
• Set targets to reach schedule
Students have to develop their idea from an initial concept, produce a working design,
• Responsibility for specific jobs Identify areas of waste appraise and select materials and use a range of machinery to manufacture their final
• Contribute to production with a finished part. end of year piece.
• Accountable for records/documents
Work Tasks
• Undertake internal audits *Projects 1-3 referenced above are indicative of the type of projects completed by the school.
• Implement lean improvements
• Present outcomes
Completion • Review attainment of objectives
of Appren- • Identify areas for further development.
ticeship *Gain full-time permanent employment or apply for a higher level apprenticeship.
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YEAR 1 YEAR 3 FOUNDATION DEGREE
• Provision of PPE & Locker
• Tour of workplace and facilities • Continue within assigned work area or rotation to new production area.
Induction
• Mentor Assigned
• Introduction to Company Policies & Procedures • Identify strengths & work preferences
Training • Undertake knowledge & skills development
• Health & Safety requirements
• Assist with apprentice training programme
Training • Quality Standards
• Standard Operational Procedures • Performance Review of Year 2
• Set Year 3 objectives
• Shadow mentor & observe
Mentor • Agree work responsibilities
• Become familiar with product
Mentor • Learn Production process • Clear role within team/dept.
• Learn parts & materials in kit • Set work targets.
• Attend team meetings for daily targets
• Plan & organize own workload
• Quality • Accountable for work activities
• Health & Safety Purchasing • Meet agreed timeframes
Work Area
• Sales & Marketing • Responsibility for improvement targets
(Fixed or
• Draw and Design • Present outcomes
Rotational)*
• Stock Management Work Tasks • Demonstrate benefits
• Customer Accounts • Produce reports for business planning
• Complete internal audits
• Participate in external audits
YEAR 2 FOUNDATION DEGREE
• Fulfil role within team/dept
• Continue with assigned work area or rotation to new production area. • Act as a company representative
• Standard Operational Procedures
Training • Safe Systems of Work COMPLETION OF APPRENTICESHIP
• Mandatory Skills eg Forklift operations, Safe use of Cranes
• Review attainment of objectives
• Review Progress made in Year 1 Set Year 2 objectives
• Assign increasing responsibilities
Mentor
• Participate in Team meetings • Identify areas for further development.
• Provide feedback on current jobs • Undertake tasks guided by mentor
Work Tasks • Gain full-time permanent employment or apply for a manufacturing apprenticeship
• Progress to advanced work activities degree.
• Responsibility for specific tasks
• Complete elements of jobs responsible for minor team targets
• Manage delegated workload
• Communicate with other dept’s
• Participate in lean improvement project *if available within company
• Understand business KPI’s ‘Don’t miss an opportunity because it’s not traditional.
Work Tasks There are so many areas within engineering that women
• Exchange information with suppliers
can pursue to drive innovation. Don’t be discouraged that
• Liaise with assigned customers
you may be the only girl in a class of boys, in the end you
• Plan & organize work schedules
will have a qualification and will have earned a high level of
• Provide feedback
respect for following what you think is best for you’.
• Produce reports for line manager
Hannah Maneely – Apprentice Production Engineer at Nugent
• Develop role within company
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ENGINEERING COURSE INFORMATION
Apprenticeships available with manufacturing & engineering companies 2022
Course
Course Training Provider & Campus Level Entry Requirements Method of Study
Duration
Level 2 Course
Year 1:
2 days a week in college.
Year 2:
SWC – Omagh/Dungannon/Enniskillen 5 GCSEs grade D and
Engineering Level 2 2 Years 1 day a week in college.
NRC – Farm Lodge, Ballymena above – under review
Remainder of time on-the-job
training.
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Year 1:
2 days a week in college.
Engineering Year 2:
5 GCSEs (grades A-D) to include 1.5 Years (fast
Manufacturing Skills SWC – Dungannon Level 2 1 day a week in college.
Maths & English track)
Academy
Remainder of time on-the-job
training.
Maths, English, ICT GCSE Grade D or
Full time in Specialist Group.
Wood Occupations 21 Training – delivered in Specialist above OR STS can deliver Essential 12-24
Level 2
(Joinery) Group, Maghera Skills equivalent free of charge in months
Mix of Theory & Practical.
workplace
Level 2, GCSE Grade C Maths Full time in Woodmarque
Wood Machining Woodmarque Academy, Dungannon 2 Years
3&5 & English Academy.
Level 3 Course
Level 2 qualification and GCSE (grade 1 day a week in college.
SWC – Omagh/Dungannon/Enniskillen
Engineering Level 3 C or above) or equivalent in Maths, 2 Years Remainder of time on-the-job
NRC – Farm Lodge, Ballymena
English and ICT training.
Total of 16 points with C in Maths &
Blended learning, on-the-job.
Electrotechnical English Language (or Literature) or
Direct employment within the
Technology SWC –Dungannon/Enniskillen/Omagh Essential Skill at Level 2. Ideally also
Level 3 4 Years sector by company involved
(Electrical NRC – Farm Lodge, Ballymena have grade C in ICT. Colour deficiency
in electrical installation or
Installation) test must be positive, no fear of
maintenance.
heights or confined spaces.
Year 1:
BTEC
2 years 2 days a week in college.
Level 3
6 GCSEs at Grade A*-C including (additional Year 2:
Engineering (Gold) SWC – Dungannon/Enniskillen/Omagh & NVQ
Maths and English 6 months to 1 day a week in college.
L2 and
complete L3) Remainder of time on-the-job
L3
training.
Wood Occupations
(Joinery) Pathways:
Maths, English, ICT GCSE Grade C
• Shopfitting
21 Training – delivered in Specialist or above or STS can deliver Essential 12-24
• Bench Joinery Level 3 Mix of Theory & Practical.
Group, Maghera Skills equivalent free of charge in months
• Architectural
workplace.
Joinery
• Site Carpentry
Higher Level Apprenticeship (HLA)
Foundation Degree 2 years full-
in Engineering SWC – (Omagh - Mechatronics and time, 2.5
with specialisms Dungannon - Manufacturing) Level 5 64 UCAS points years or 3 Full Time and Part Time.
(Manufacturing or NRC – Farm Lodge, Ballymena years part-
Mechatronics) time
2 years full-
Foundation 64 UCAS points including Maths
time, 2.5
Degree in Electrical and Physics A Level, BTEC level
NRC – Farm Lodge, Ballymena Level 5 years or 3 Full Time and Part Time.
& Electronic 3 Extended Diploma (MPP) in an
years part-
Engineering engineering programme.
time
GCSE Maths B
Year 1:
A Level BBB one from Mathematics,
24 weeks university.
Further Mathematics, Physics,
Remainder of time in industry.
MEGA Degree Technology and Design, Double
Ulster University, Magee Campus, Derry Level 6 4 Years
Apprenticeship Award Science/ Applied Science,
Years 2-4:
Engineering or Electronics.
4 days industry,
Or equivalent qualifications (see DA
1 day university.
booklet for details).
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