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UP FOR THE CHALLENGE? INFORMATION To apply please visit www.screwfix.com/sfta Applications open from 5th February until 4th March 2018 PACK T&C’s apply; visit www.screwfixcompetitions.com for full details.
COMPETITION
OVERVIEW
Screwfix Trade Apprentice 2018 is launching on Monday 5th February 2018. The competition is a
great opportunity for future tradespeople to showcase their skills and gain national recognition,
plus win fantastic prizes!
Are you an outstanding trade student who is motivated to succeed as an independent future
tradesperson? Maybe you’re a tutor or employer with a student who demonstrates ambition,
determination and exceptional professional orientation?
Yes? Then this competition is not to be missed!
WE WANT TO FIND THE UK’S BEST TRADE APPRENTICE!
We are looking for a future tradesman or tradeswoman who are currently undertaking an
apprenticeship or studying full-time at college for a qualification in any of the categories related
to construction, planning, building, engineering, and manufacturing, for example;
✓ Building
✓ Plumbing
✓ Electrical
✓ Construction Management
✓ Engineering Construction
✓ Mechanic
✓ Painting and Decorating
To qualify, applicants must be enrolled at college and need to either have a part-time placement
with an employer or be a full time college student.
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HOW TO APPLY
APPLY ONLINE
The application form for ‘Screwfix Trade Apprentice’ is accessible via Screwfix website. Please visit:
www.screwfix.com/sfta
TO QUALIFY YOU MUST
• Be enrolled at college and need to either have a part-time placement with an employer or be a
full time college student.
• Be currently undertaking an apprenticeship or studying full-time at college for a qualification
in any of the categories related to construction, planning, building, engineering and
manufacturing, for example;
✓ Building ✓ Carpentry
✓ Plumbing ✓ Plastering
✓ Electrical ✓ Building Services Engineer
✓ Construction Management ✓ Surveying
✓ Engineering Construction ✓ Civil Engineering
✓ Mechanic ✓ Domestic Heating
✓ Painting and Decorating ✓ Gas Industry
✓ Bricklaying ✓ Stonemasonry
Applications are open
from 5th February 2018 and
close on 4th March 2018.
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SUCCESSFUL CANDIDATES
SEMI-FINALS
Entries will be narrowed down to 30 candidates for the semi-finals. If a candidate has been
successful with their application, he/she will be required to either:
• Prepare a short video or
• Take part in a short online Skype interview (this will be recorded)
NOTE: If chosen as a semi-finalist he/she will
have the choice between the two options.
Successful applicants will receive a separate
document with detailed instructions on the
semi-finals; both methods will be based on
specific questions which will be outlined
within their congratulatory email.
THE FINAL
10 candidates will be picked to go to the final. Finalists will be required to take part in an interview
and a group task (this will not be manual skills based due to the variety of trades). Finalists will be
judged by a panel of expert judges who will be looking for apprentices with:
✓ Professionalism
✓ Business interest
✓ Knowledge of their chosen industry
✓ Goals and ambitions
✓ Enthusiasm
✓ Determination
✓ Innovation
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THE PRIZE!
Ultimate Trade Starter Bundle!
The winner will be awarded with an ultimate business trade bundle! This is packed with everything
a future tradesperson may need to start up their career:
• Chromebook/Tablet
• A laptop and accessories, kitted out with the latest software
• £5,000 worth of Screwfix products
• Screwfix will provide up to £3,000 worth of funding for the winner to undertake career
enhancing courses or workshops of their choosing, for example, this could be a course in
website design or accounting
WIN AN ULTIMATE
£10,000
BUSINESS TRADE BUNDLE
Benefits for the winner’s College
Screwfix will also provide the winner’s
college with £2,000 worth of Screwfix
vouchers to spend on workshop
equipment, helping the college to
continue providing outstanding
services for tomorrow’s trade
professionals. The competition will
be promoted by Screwfix, both online
and via national PR. We hope to raise
awareness of apprenticeships and
encourage students to look into
local courses.
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COMPETITION
TIMELINE
5TH FEBRUARY
- 4TH MARCH
ENTRY PERIOD
JUDGES
5TH - 11 SHORTLIST
TH
MARCH
SEMI-FINALISTS
11 WEEKS
12TH - 25
TH SEMI-FINALS
MARCH VIDEOS / INTERVIEWS
SUBMITTED
26TH MARCH - FINALISTS ARE
8TH APRIL SELECTED
WEEK FINAL AT
COMMENCING8
16TH APRIL 20
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