It’s National Apprenticeship Week 2022 – In recognition of Midland Fire’s Apprentices
Midland Fire Security Apprenticeships. 4th Year Apprentice Jimmy with course tutor / lecturer Dave Peach.
National Apprenticeship Week runs from the 7th – 13th February 2022 to celebrate the young people and businesses investing in individuals to help the wider business economy.
This year’s theme is how we will ‘build the future’ reflecting on how individuals develop the skills and knowledge required for a rewarding career and develop a talented workforce for the future of UK business. We wanted to take a moment to celebrate and raise awareness of our current apprentices working to become qualified Electricians.
Electrotechnical Apprenticeship 1st Year Charlie working on a fire alarm control panel.
Electrotechnical Apprenticeships at Midland Fire
Midland Fire Security Services have 7 apprentices all at different stages of their Level 3 Electrotechnical Qualification – Installation (C&G). This includes 2x Stage 1, 2x Stage 2 and 3x Stage 3.
On successful completion learners will have achieved the industry desired level of competence to carry out specific roles within the industry.
Each apprentice ‘Earns while they learn’ receiving a salary designed to cover living expenses during their training. Upon completion of training, apprentices are offered a full-time position within the business.
Midland Fire Apprentices get block release (1 week at a time) to attend Burton Training Organisation (BTOL) Ltd. BTOL operates in association with Derby College – teaching both practical and theoretical lessons in preparation for work on site.
On the job training takes place in-between – The apprentices will attend sites with Midland Fire installation teams where they will learn practical skills with supervision.
Jack Sillito, Director at Midland Fire: “Apprenticeships are vital for our future staffing requirements. It means we can train staff from the start of the careers helping them develop into excellent electricians and fire alarm engineers. Once qualified, they can start a role within the business and hit the ground running – already familiar our way of working. A worthwhile investment to secure the future of our business.”
Electrotechnical Apprenticeship 2nd Year Harry working on an electrical installation.
Grant Funding Awarded
Midland Fire was successful in securing the Staffordshire Means Back To Business Apprenticeship 500 Grant – Helping contribute towards the cost of training. We’d like to thank Staffordshire County Council for their support and look forward to seeing our apprentices learn and develop into skilled electricians and installers.
Looking for an apprenticeship?
If you would like to know more about our apprentice roles or are considering your options after finishing school please contact us and we’ll be happy to answer any questions that you have.
