Free Modern Apprenticeships in Plant Operations

Free Modern Apprenticeship places in Plant Operations

CECA Scotland training partner, Sibbald currently have free MA places suited to learners who have recently left school or are currently in employment and wishing to obtain a formal qualification.

The MA programmes are fully funded by Skills Development Scotland.

The courses on offer are:

Construction Civil Engineering, Level II VQ SCQF Level 5 (Plant Operations/General Construction Operations)

This qualification, which is based on assessment carried out in the workplace, is ideal for learners who have recently left school and individuals in employment who wish to obtain a formal qualification. Candidates should be in a job or placement where they are carrying out relevant tasks and responsibilities which allow them to gather the required evidence for assessments.

Construction Technical, Level III VQ ScQF 6 (Crane Supervisor/Lifting Operations Supervisor)
This qualification is aimed that enabling those working in this sector to develop the knowledge and skills to demonstrate competence in their job role. It is suitable for people who are currently in employment and who wish to obtain a formal qualification. Candidates should be in a job or placement where they are carrying out relevant tasks and responsibilities which allow them to gather the required evidence for assessments. Upon successful completion, learners will gain an international recognises qualification and can progress to a range of qualifications including the SVQ level 4 in Construction Site Management (Construction): Building and Civil Engineering.

What is a Modern Apprenticeship?

Modern Apprenticeships offer anyone aged over 16 paid employment combined with the opportunity to train for jobs across a wide range of sectors. They are an exciting way of gaining skills and qualifications that will help to start a career without having to study full-time. Modern Apprenticeships are supported by the Confederation of Business and Industry, the Trade Union Congress and a wide range of employers. All the Modern Apprenticeship frameworks are developed by the appropriate sector skills council in consultation with their industry. Modern Apprenticeship frameworks can also be used as the basis for training more established employees. Off the job learning usually takes place through colleges or training providers.

What do they offer?

All Modern Apprentice’s must be employed from the very start of their training / assessment and will receive a wage from their employer. They will then be given the chance to develop expertise and knowledge through on-the-job assessment, as well as gaining vital skills such as teamwork and problem solving. Many Modern Apprentices can also attend colleges or training centers to study the theory relating to their chosen occupation. Although each Modern Apprenticeship framework is specific to a particular industry or sector, they are all made up of:

The occupational SVQ/NVQs for the sector at Level 2 / 3 are the core of every framework. Some frameworks may specify progression routes, which allow apprentices to work towards a Level 2 initially, and then progress to the Level 3 and Level 4 SVQ.

Core Skills:  Everyone, regardless of the job they are doing, needs certain skills which help them to become a more flexible employee, able to adapt to constantly changing work situations. These skills are known as Core Skills and are: Communication, Working With Others, Numeracy  Problem Solving and Information Technology.  To encourage employees’ development and broaden training, some Modern Apprenticeships also contain additional components that vary from industry to industry. They may include additional units from other SVQs, industry-specific qualifications, or academic qualifications such as Higher National Certificates and Diplomas.

Full details of both the free MA programmes, including details of plant covered, can be accessed here: Sibbald Modern Apprenticeships

To secure a place or request further information on the range of Modern Apprenticeship topics available to your business, please contact Scott McGill at Sibbalds on 01501 750 923 or scott.mcgill@sibbaldtraining.com.

Full details of all Sibbald Training courses  can be accessed at: SIBBALD LIMITED COURSES