Taylor Wimpey highlights importance of apprenticeships
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Taylor Wimpey is marking National Apprenticeship Week, Monday 3 to Friday 7 March, by emphasising the need to address an industry skills shortage through investment in the next generation of home-builders.
Taylor Wimpey plc is pleased to support the initiative, and introduced a new site management apprenticeship scheme last year. So far, six new apprentices have been recruited by Taylor Wimpey for this new scheme and the company aims to attract around 100 new recruits to the scheme by the end of 2015.
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Lead Sheet Association launches two new online initiatives
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The LSA has launched two new ways to help those working in construction access the information it provides. An electronic version of the LSA’s renowned Technical Manual and a range of new e-learning training courses are now available online.
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Bellway's apprentice plumber Aleksander is on the right line
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When trainee plumber Aleksander Pietraszewski (20) from Raynes Park began looking for industry training opportunities, he was delighted to hear that Bellway Homes South East division wanted to offer him an apprenticeship, and he soon found himself on-site learning his new craft.
Speaking about how he came to plumbing and his course Aleksander said “After finishing my A-Levels, I started a civil engineering course at Loughborough University, but decided to change direction to gain hands on experience of the industry and earn some money rather than building up considerable debt whilst studying. I started a City and Guilds certificate in basic plumbing, level 2 at Nescot in Epsom in February 2013, even though I had no guarantee of an apprenticeship.”
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Customised Awards – as unique as your business
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Why create your own qualification?
Businesses benefit from a qualified workforce. If staff are trained and qualified they tend to be motivated and more productive. Creating your own qualification gives your staff learning formal recognition outside your business, enhancing your corporate image.
Funding Rewards NASC Members' Commitment to Training
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The NASC has announced their Qualifying The Workforce (QTW) 2014 programme will begin this week.
NASC members will be able to apply to for a payment of £125 for any of their employees that have qualified to CISRS Scaffolder, Advanced Scaffolder or Scaffolding Supervisor status since 1st September 2013. The operatives will need to have completed all requisite training and be in possession of a current valid CISRS card to be eligible.
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