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Table of Contents Our company.. Apprenticeships at Servest Arthur McKay Limited P3 P5 The programmes. 1. Electrical Apprenticeship.. P7 2. Mechanical Apprenticeships.. P9 3. Data Cabling Apprenticeship. P13 Apprentice summary. College contacts.. Arthur McKay contacts.. P15 P17 P18 2 2
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Our Company Servest Arthur McKay Limited About us Servest Arthur McKay is one of the UK s leading Building Support Services contractors, delivering services ranging from Electrical and Mechanical to Data Cabling. Our skills have been put to work in buildings ranging from Office Blocks to Royal Palaces and Industrial Units to National Monuments. Large or small, we apply the same levels of expertise to every job. To keep us at the cutting edge of our industry we are committed to developing new technologies and finding new and better ways of doing things. Our people At Servest Arthur McKay we have over 1000 people working with us all over the UK. We currently have Regional Offices in the UK. It is our aim to be the best building services contractor our customers have ever used and we believe that our people play a key role in helping us achieve this goal. As a Company we want to develop engineers of the future and we believe that this starts with the recruitment and selection of the best apprentices. 4
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Apprenticeships at Servest Arthur McKay At Servest Arthur McKay we take on a number of apprentices across our business. Recruitment for places happens across the year, depending on the discipline. We currently offer apprenticeships in Electrical, Mechanical, and Data Cabling. Our Programme We believe that a structured apprentice program is paramount in helping Servest Arthur McKay apprentices achieve their qualifications. To ensure the success of all our apprentices, we have put together a program that provides each apprentice with the support and guidance they need to ensure they get the most out of their training and development. Due to the success of our program competition for positions is high. Each year we receive close to 200 applicants for each apprentice position. Due to the volume of applications we receive we set out a number of requirements that must be met as part of the application process, which are detailed on the following pages. Some of Our Achievements to Date The success of our apprenticeship program can be demonstrated through the number of industry recognized awards that both our Company and our employees have received in recent years. These have included the following: Scottish Electrical Charitable Training Trust Stage 1 Apprentice of the Year 2017 NICEIC Apprentice of the Year Runner Up 2017 British Educational Suppliers Association Finalist 2017 Shortlisted for BESA Scotland Training Awards Apprentice of the Year for Refrigeration 2017 6
Electrical Apprenticeship An Electrical Apprenticeship is a Modern Apprenticeship where apprentices are trained to the standards set by the electrical industry in the United Kingdom. Entry Requirements & How to Apply Relate to the table on Page 15 The Work The work of an Electrician is varied and can include the following: Installing and maintaining cables, wiring conduits, fitments, meters, switchgear and other electrical equipment Using a variety of hand and power tools to measure, cut, join and fit cabling, wiring and equipment of various types Reading plans and technical drawings and working from them in large projects Installing the wiring and electrical components in complex electrical and electronic equipment Testing installations to make sure that they are effective and completely safe diagnosing and repairing faults in installations and electrical equipment Apprentice Support Although all apprentices are employed by Servest Arthur McKay directly, the apprenticeships themselves are delivered through a collaboration of three bodies. The employer Servest Arthur McKay Limited The training body SECTT - The Scottish Electrical Charitable Training Trust who liaise with the local colleges to arrange apprenticeship training The college - responsible for education The Programme, Qualifications, Colleges Offering Electrical Apprenticeships & Intakes Relate to the table on Page 15 7
Electrical Apprenticeship Further Study After finishing an apprenticeship and completing 2 years work experience, qualified electricians are eligible to sit their ACA (Advanced Competence Assessment). Upon completion of this qualification they can be re-graded as an Approved Electrician. Further experience of the industry could also lead to a career in Site Management, Project Management, Estimating or Design. 8 8
Mechanical Apprenticeship, Heating & Ventilation A Heating and Ventilation Apprenticeship is a Modern Apprenticeship where apprentices learn how to install, repair and maintain systems such as central heating, ventilation, air conditioning, refrigeration and gas. Entry Requirements & How to Apply Relate to the table on Page 15 The Work The work of a Heating and Ventilation Engineer is varied and can include the following: Installing boilers, tanks, pipes, pumps and controls according to plans Using bending machines to shape large pipes Using flame cutting equipment to cut pipes to size Joining pipes by soldering or oxy-acetylene and metal arc-welding Testing that the system is operating properly Checking equipment for leaks, pinpoint faults and repair damaged parts Apprentice Support Although all apprentices are employed by Servest Arthur McKay directly, apprenticeships are delivered through a collaboration of three bodies. The employer Servest Arthur McKay Limited The training body BEST Ltd - Building Engineering Services Training who liaise with The local colleges to arrange apprenticeship training The college - responsible for education The Programme, Qualifications, Colleges Offering Heating & Ventilation Apprenticeships & Intakes Relate to the table on Page 15 9
Mechanical Apprenticeship, Heating & Ventilation Further Study After completing an apprenticeship in Heating and Ventilation and gaining more site experience, engineers can undertake advance qualifications. Further experience of the industry could also lead to a career in Site Management, Project Management, Estimating or Design. 10
Mechanical Apprenticeship, Plumbing A Plumbing Apprenticeship is a Modern Apprenticeship where apprentices receive training in all aspects of commercial plumbing and heating. 10 Entry Requirements & How to Apply Relate to the table on Page 15 The Work The work of a Plumber is varied and can include the following: Reading design plans to install new piping, tanks and valves throughout a building under construction Replacement of sanitary equipment Diagnosing faults in hot and cold water pipes, central heating systems, waste disposal and sanitation systems Mending leaks, unblocking drains, repairing toilets Choosing the right kind of pipe or joint for the job Using plastics and metals such as copper, aluminum, zinc and lead Cutting, bending, welding and soldering piping into the right shape Apprentice Support Although all apprentices are employed by Servest Arthur McKay directly apprenticeships are delivered through a collaboration of three bodies. The employer Servest Arthur McKay Limited The college - responsible for education 11
Mechanical Apprenticeship, Plumbing The Programme, Qualifications, Colleges Offering Plumbing Apprenticeships & Intakes Relate to the table on Page 15 Further Study Apprentices can go on to become an Advanced Plumber or Technician Plumber after gaining experience in the industry. Further experience of the industry could also lead to a career in Site Management, Project Management, Estimating or Design. 12
Data Cabling Apprenticeship A Data Cabling Apprenticeship is a Modern Apprenticeship where apprentices receive training in all aspects of Data Cabling. Entry Requirements & How to Apply Relate to the table on Page 15 The Work The work of a Data Cable Apprentice is varied and can include the following: To provide support during data cabling installations Install, terminate, test and label UTP/FTP Cat5E, Cat6, Cat6A and Cat7 data cables Install, terminate, test and label single mode, multimode and blown fibre cabling Install, terminate, test, fix, tone and label multicore voice cabling Carry out patching requirements Install Data cabinets and Data racks within Comms rooms Installation of PVC, metal and cable matting containment To learn quickly and passionate about learning and approving skills Working in a safe manner at all times, complying with current Health & Safety legislation and Servest Arthur McKay s Health and Safety policy Apprentice Support Although all apprentices are employed by Servest Arthur McKay directly, apprenticeships are delivered through a collaboration of three bodies. The employer Servest Arthur McKay Limited The training body The college responsible for education The Programme, Qualifications, Colleges Offering Data Cabling Apprenticeship & Intakes Relate to the table on Page 15 13 13
Data Cabling Apprenticeship Further Study Apprentices can go on to become an Advanced Data Installer after gaining experience in the industry. Further experience of the industry could also lead to a career in site management, project management, estimating or design.
Apprenticeship summary Electrical Plumbing Heating & Ventilation Data Cabling Entry requirements National 5 in Maths, English, Physics and a technical subject SECTT test National 5 in Maths, English, Physics and a technical subject SNIPEF test National 5 in Maths, English, Physics and a technical subject BEST test National 5 in Maths, English, Physics and a technical subject. Practical aptitude, enthusiasm and basic knowledge of IT Infrastructure Intakes August August August August How to apply Application form with SECTT test pass letter Application form to HR Application form with BEST test pass letter Application form to HR Length of Programme Approx. 4 years 4 years 4 years 3 years Qualification SVQ level 3 in Electrical Installation Electrical Apprenticeship SVQ level 3 in Mechanical Engineering Services (MES) Domestic Plumbing Apprenticeship SVQ level 3 in Heating and Ventilation Heating and Ventilation Apprenticeship EAL L3 NVQ Diploma in cabling Installations 15
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Fife College Email: info@fife.ac.uk Website: http://www.fife.ac.uk Glasgow Clyde (Cardonald Campus) Email: info@glasgowclyde.ac.uk Website: www.glasgowclyde.ac.uk West College Scotland Email: info@wcs.ac.uk Website: www.westcollegescotland.ac.uk Forth Valley College Email: info@forthvalley.ac.uk Website: www.forthvalley.ac.uk City of Leeds College Email: info@leedscitycollege.ac.uk Website: http://www.leedscitycollege.ac.uk/ College of North West London Email: Apprenticeships@cnwl.ac.uk Website: https://www.cnwl.ac.uk/ New College Lanarkshire Email: info@nclan.ac.uk Website: http://www.nclanarkshire.ac.uk/ Glasgow Kelvin College Email: info@glasgowkelvin.ac.uk Website: http://www.glasgowkelvin.ac.uk Edinburgh College Email: courseinfo@edinburghcollege.ac.uk Website: http://www.edinburghcollege.ac.uk Loughborough College Email: info@loucoll.ac.uk Website: https://www.loucoll.ac.uk/ Leeds College of Building Email: info@lcb.ac.uk Website: https://www.lcb.ac.uk/ City of Westminster College Email: customer.servce@cwc.ac.uk Website: http://www.cwc.ac.uk/ 17
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