Advanced Apprenticeship Scheme

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1 Advanced Apprenticeship Scheme Matthew Lutz, Resourcing Manager 2010 Advanced Apprenticeship Scheme

2 Welcome Today, you will learn more about: The team and what we do Training on the Advanced Apprenticeship Scheme Reward and benefits Life at HMS Sultan & HMS Collingwood Career options

3 Welcome We ve got important responsibilities We look after track, overhead line, signal boxes, stations, level crossings, signalling and electrical control systems, bridges, tunnels and viaducts 24,000 trains a day 22,000 miles of track 14m a day in Maintenance

4 How we re structured We re route-based We have 40 Delivery Units Flexibly out of local depots 50% of our workforce are in engineering maintenance Every year, we recruit c.220 Apprentices

5 Your journey with us Joining our programme is the start of something big Build technical and people skills for a long-term career with Network Rail A mix of training and practical experience Different shifts, interesting environments, varied teams Career paths in Track or Signal Engineering, Electrification & Plant Engineering, Telecommunication Engineering, Fleet, Signal Design, Property Works and Mechanical Locking,

6 Great jobs for the right people The beginning Join a programme of personal and academic development Located at the Royal Navy School of Marine & Aeronautical Engineering (HMS Sultan) Europe s largest engineering training facility Exposure to the hands-on experience you need for a successful future

7 Academic training Flagship Academy classroom experience Academic trainers Equivalent to 2 3 A levels Engineering skills trainers Mechanical workshops Electrical workshops Maths, Science and Communications modules

8 Personal development Institute of Leadership & Management (ILM) Gain leadership skills Practice problem solving Improve your communications ability Deliver as part of a team Live and work alongside the Royal Navy

9 What you receive You ll be a Network Rail employee from day one Year 1: 8, ,150 on successful completion Year 2: 11,750 + London / South East allowance Year 3: 14,000 + London / South East allowance

10 What you receive 28 days annual leave, plus bank holidays Company bonus scheme Pension scheme 70% discount on season tickets up to a maximum of 2,100 in addition to an interest-free season ticket loan Free food & accommodation in your first year Free travel home for leave & long weekends in your first year

11 What we ll expect from you Total commitment to Network Rail Good academic and technical progress A great, can-do attitude and sound teamwork Dedication to delivering all coursework on time Full engagement the residential programme Make the most of your personal development

12 Life at HMS Collingwood Dedicated accommodation blocks, shared facilities Dormitory style, 4 or 6 person Dining room & TV lounge Free laundry Residential officers on duty 00:30 curfew Easy access to Gosport, Fareham & Portsmouth

13 Drug and alcohol abuse Safety is our first concern at Network Rail We have zero tolerance to illegal drugs We keep strict control of prescribed medication Reporting for work under the influence of alcohol equals instant dismissal We run pre-employment screening You can also expect regular random checks and if you don t like it please leave now.

14 Medical standards You will need a good standard of general health You must have good hearing and vision Normal colour vision is essential for: Signal Engineering Telecommunication Engineering Electrification & Plant Engineering

15 Practical work: years 2 & 3 Experience in a depot near your home Varied hours inc. nights & weekends Working outdoors in all weathers Physically demanding at times Structured learning programme Working towards NVQ level 3

16 Practical work: years 2 & 3 Regular 2-week courses at HMS Sultan Develop more specific technical skills Access to a dedicated training resource ILM Level 3 outdoor leadership development (!) Regular performance reviews

17 Here s what you ll gain Nationally recognised qualifications BTec Level 3 Engineering NVQ Level 3 Rail Engineering ILM Level 2 & 3 NVQ Level 2 PEOs IMechE and IET Approved Scheme

18 Here s what you ll gain Personal and professional development Advanced Apprenticeship, leading to your first appointment Long-term career opportunities A truly life-enhancing experience

19 The process Pre-application self-selection, queries Killer questions Application sift Online test - SJT Assessment Day Interview Offer / Medical / Security clearance Onboarding

20 The numbers 10,000 applicants 4,000 full submitted applications 1,300 at Assessment Day 750 Interviews 200 Managers 213 positions Reserves 1 start date (well kind of )

21 Our successes Engaged team Virtual team Clear lines of support Belief in, and living of Values Ownership Delivery to business Candidate experience Award-winning