the employers guide: engineering training and apprenticeships

The employers guide: Engineering Training and Apprenticeships

We are the largest specialist engineering training provider in the Humber region.

HETA are proud to work with over 350

businesses

DATED: NOVEMBER 2019

ContentsA Welcome from our chief executive

Our Story

Working with us

Our Location

Meet your account manager

Training Courses

Health & Safety

Mechanical Courses

Electrical Courses

High Voltage

Welding

Competency Assessments

NVQS

Tailored Courses

Apprenticeships

Introduction to Apprenticeships

How the Levy Works

Humber ATA

Apprenticeship Standards

Higher Education

How we Recruit

Your responsibilities

Company Testimonials

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Hull (Head Office) Dansom Lane HU8 7LA

ScunthorpeUnit 3, Ram Boulevard Foxhills Industrial Estate DN15 8QW

Stallingborough (C/o CATCH) Kiln Lane DN41 8TH

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“We understand

what it takes to deliver training

that makes a positive impact”

A welcome from our Chief ExecutiveSince opening its doors in 1967, Humberside Engineering Training Association (HETA) have always taken enthusiastic and highly motivated young people and trained them to be engineers for a range of companies across the region as well as delivering training solutions designed to up skill and retrain professionals within the engineering industry.

Our expertise centres around an ability to understand the needs of a business and to be able to design and deliver a training solution to meet those needs. More than that, we understand what it takes to deliver training that makes a positive impact.

Our apprenticeship programme offers a comprehensive recruitment process in which our candidates demonstrate a high level of competency, dedication and passion for engineering.

Our service also gives you the opportunity to train your staff beyond the Apprenticeship standard into higher education and onto a degree programme, as well as industry recognised competency qualifications.

I hope that you find this guide useful in understanding what HETA can do for your business.

We look forward to working with you soon

Iain ElliottChief Executive

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HETA is a not-for-profit charity ‘Group Training Association’ which delivers Apprenticeships and both standard and bespoke commercial training courses.

The organisation was established over 50 years ago, in 1967 by a group of local companies who knew it was essential to bridge the gap between industry and education.

HETA provides accredited, industry-recognised training to an advanced level delivered by highly experienced staff and we have been playing a key role in developing and transforming workforces in the Humber region and beyond.

We are a trusted training provider with an exceptional track record delivering solutions across a range of sectors.

We work with an extensive list of companies, from sole traders to multi-nationals. Many of which are international household names. We provide a platform for many to progress their careers in engineering, manufacturing and other industries.

Our programmes are unique, specific to engineering and taught in industry standard workshops. This environment provides hands-on learning, acquiring practical skills for use in real life and industrial working environments.

We work extremely hard to create the right environment for our students and course delegates to flourish. Our instructors all have experience of working in industry and teach all students to take ownership of their learning and responsibility for their actions as an engineer working in the industry.

Our Story

HETA trained

over 2,000 engineers last

year

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We make it our business to know your business; to identify your requirements and design a unique training plan to develop your workforce.

Our strategy is to immerse ourselves in your business and properly partner the company; get to know your culture, values, truly understand your team and business needs.

We are constantly challenging the training norm; at HETA we believe in a collaboration culture where we get to know your business, the people, products and your strategies. This way we can deliver meaningful training programmes that are as unique as your business; an approach with proven results.

We can tailor our courses to meet your requirements and offer support and guidance throughout our work with you. We care about your staff and we care about your business. Across the whole organisation, we have a great team of talented individuals, all of whom bring different skills and personalities to the HETA team.

Working With Us

We work with an extensive

list of companies,

from sole traders to

multi-nationals

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Scunthorpe

HETA boasts three sites across the Humber region, with our Hull head office calling the UK’s 2017 City of Culture home. We also have two sites on the south bank, being Scunthorpe and Stallingborough.

Our location and connectivity is key to our success and relationships with companies. Not only do we face Northern Europe, we are in the centre of the UK just 200 miles from London, Edinburgh and Rotterdam, 100 miles from Manchester and less than an hour from Leeds, York, Lincoln and Sheffield. There are good road and rail connections to most major cities and easy access to Europe and beyond through the ports and airport.

Our facilities will provide highly skilled training apprentices plus upskilling opportunities to the growing number of national and international companies investing in the Humber region.

Our Location

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Scunthorpe

Helen LarkinArea: West Hull, Selby & YorkEmail: [email protected]: 01482 372673Mobile: 07946 495559

Charlotte HogbenArea: East Hull & HoldernessEmail: [email protected]: 01482 372677Mobile: 07572 710617

Mike AhernArea: North East LincolnshireEmail: [email protected]: 01469 552880Mobile: 07710 707164

Adam WilsonArea: North LincolnshireEmail: [email protected]: 03303 331505Mobile: 07710 707172

Adrian O NeillArea: NationalEmail: [email protected]: 03303 331504Mobile: 07852 217450

Your Account Manager

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..........................................................Abrasive Wheels

Length of course: 0.5 daysCourse Locations: All sites & company location The Abrasive Wheels Awareness training course will provide delegates with the knowledge and practical skills needed to safely mount, dress, set and use Abrasive Wheels in compliance with the current Provision and Use of Work Equipment Regulations 1998 PUWER 98. The course also covers the whole range of Abrasive Wheels from the ones that fit onto bench grinders to small angle grinders and stihl saws, along with a thorough understanding of the hazards associated with the use of Abrasive Wheels. It is a legal requirement under The Provision of Use of Work Equipment 1998 (PUWER) that all staff who use Abrasive Wheels in the workplace receive Abrasive Wheels training in the safe use of tools and change of wheels.

0.5 Days

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..........................................................Asbestos Awareness

Length of course: 0.5 daysCourse Locations: All sites & company location

Asbestos is an incredibly hazardous substance that causes serious ill-health to anyone who disturbs it. For this reason, anyone who is likely to disturb asbestos in their work must have an awareness of the correct health and safety procedures to follow.

Our Asbestos Awareness course helps those who work with this material understand the risks associated, so that they can avoid work that may disturb asbestos.

This course provides a comprehensive introduction to the dangers of working with asbestos and helps employers to comply with the law by ensuring that their workers are appropriately trained in order to work safely.

0.5 Days

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..........................................................PUWER

Length of course: 1 dayCourse Locations: All sites & company location

The Provision and Use of Work Equipment Regulations 1998 (PUWER) are in place to ensure that the equipment you operate in your workplace is safe to use.

This course helps you to understand your responsibilities according to the legislation so that you can select safe work equipment, assess the risks in your workplace and ensure the hazards to people’s health and safely are appropriately managed.

The course will provide you with guidance on control measures and practical health and safety information that you can apply to your own usage of work equipment.

1 Day

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Health & Safety Courses

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Training Courses

..........................................................CCNSG Safety Passport

Length of course: 2 daysCourse Locations: Hull

This Health and Safety training course, approved by the ECITB aims to provide contractor personnel with the safety skills and knowledge to use safe working practices on clients’ sites. The CCNSG safety passport is required in order to get on the various participating companies throughout the country.

All delegates are examined on a multiple-choice test paper and subject to achieving a pass, will be awarded a ‘CCNSG safety passport’ card that needs renewing every 3 years. All supervisory personnel are required to attend for a further day for additional training and discussion.

2 Days

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.......................................................CCNSG Safety Passport Renewal

Length of course: 1 dayCourse Locations: Hull

This 1 day renewal course is for contractors that have previously attended the Client Contractor National Safety Groups two day Safety Training Course.

This course is designed to bring safety passport holders up to date with new legislation before their passport expires. Candidates must attend within three months of the current passport expiry date.

1 Day

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www.heta.co.uk 4 Days

Online exam

Practical assessment

Written assessment

Numberof days

Key

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Online passport coming

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..........................................................Confined Space

Length of course: 0.5 daysCourse Locations: All sites & company location This course identifies the requirements of working in a Confined Spaces. It raises the awareness and understanding of Safe Systems of Work with particular emphasis on compliance with a Confined Space Permit to Work and SSOW.

The course will train delegates in the correct procedures to be followed before, during and after work in a confined space. They will also be made aware of the relevant regulations, how to test that gas and oxygen levels are suitable for entrance into a confined space and what measures to take in the event of an emergency. The course is both theoretical and practical, during which delegates will be required to show their level of knowledge and understanding of the training programme content.

0.5 Days

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..........................................................Working at Height

Length of course: 0.5 daysCourse Locations: All sites & company location

The Work at Height Regulations 2005 require employers to carry out a risk assessment where there is potential for a fall, above, at or below ground level. This course provides sound guidance to those who may be required to work at height, manage others working at height or required to conduct risk assessments, with the knowledge and understanding of the risks and controls to reduce the potential for harm.

0.5 Days

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..........................................................IOSH Managing Safely

Length of course: 3 daysCourse Locations: All sites

This training programme is designed for any individual who has organisational responsibilities for managing health and safety risks, resources and workplace practices.

Once complete, it provides an excellent foundation for further study for those looking to pursue a career in health and safety and gain qualifications accredited by the National Examination Board in Occupational Safety and Health (NEBOSH).

3 Days

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..........................................................Manual Handling

Length of course: 0.5 daysCourse Locations: All sites & company location This course will make delegates aware of the correct methods and procedures for the manual lifting of loads and give them an introduction to the appropriate application of good handling techniques. It also explains HSE guidance on manual handling assessment Charts (MAC Tool INDG383) and Risk Assessment for Pushing and Pulling (RAPP INDG478).

An additional extension of the course is available to put into practice the theory and carry out a full practical use of both the MAC and RAPP tools.

0.5 Days

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..........................................................Slinging & Lifting

Length of course: 1 dayCourse Locations: All sites & company location

The Slinging and Lifting course is to provide selected delegates with a basic underpinning knowledge of lifting and slinging to enable them to carry out their lifting operations in accordance with statutory requirements and without risk to health.

1 Day

..........................................................IOSH Working Safely

Length of course: 1 dayCourse Locations: All sites

IOSH have developed the Working safely 1 day course for people at any level, in any sector, needing a grounding in the essentials of health and safety. The training course covers all of the health and safety basics, plus environmental issues.

1 Day

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Mechanical Courses..........................................................Basic Mechanical Maintenance


This course provides personnel with the necessary skills to perform mechanical maintenance, including the removal and replacement of equipment (pumps, gearboxes, motors and power transmission systems) and identification and rectification of bearing faults within these systems.

This course also includes an introduction to Hydraulics and pneumatics

5 Days

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.....................................................Fluid Air Appreciation – Hydraulics


This course will provide delegates with an understanding of Safety Principles when working with hydraulic fluid power circuits. The basic principles of operation of hydraulic fluid power circuits and identifying different types of Directional Control Valves (DCV’s). The basic principles of operation and construction of Spool-type DCV’s. The basic principle of operation and construction of hydraulic cylinders connected to DCV’s Applying basic fault-finding techniques to DCV’s and cylinders.

1 Day

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......................................................Fluid Air Appreciation – Pneumatics


This course will provide delegates with an understanding of Safety Principles when working with pneumatic fluid power circuits. The basic principles of operation of pneumatic fluid power circuits. Identifying different types of Directional Control Valves (DCV’s). The basic principles of operation and construction of Spool-type DCV’s. The basic principle of operation and construction of pneumatic cylinders connected to DCV’s. Applying basic fault-finding techniques to DCV’s and cylinders.

1 Day

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...............................................................................................................................Joint IntegrityLength of course: 1 dayCourse Locations: All sitesThis course is developed in conjunction with client companies to provide continuation training for process operators. The course provides both theoretical and practical application of flange joints up to Class 600; Initial or refresher training around safe methods of jointing pipe work....................................................................................................................

1 Day

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97% of our customers

wouldrecommend

HETA

...............................................................City & Guilds 18th edition (2382)

Length of course: 4 daysAssessment: Online Course Locations: All sites

This 4 day electrical training course will enable you to gain familiarity with the layout, content and application of BS 7671:2018 - 18th Edition Regulations. This Certificate ensures you are up-to-date with the latest industry regulations on wiring and the safe use and operation of electrical equipment and systems. This course is entirely theory based and is completed by way of an online multiple choice open book exam.

4 Days www.heta.co.uk

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...............................................................C&G 2382-18 2 Day 18th Edition Update Course

Length of course: 2 daysAssessment: Online Course Locations: All sites

If you have passed your 17th edition since the last amendment was published then you can take this shorter 2 day 18th edition update course. It covers the similar topics to the full 4 day course but due to there being fewer changes we can cover these in a shorter space of time.

If you do not hold the 17th edition with the last amendment then you will want to take our full 4 day 18th edition course. Either way make sure you are up to date with the latest wiring regulations by completing one of our courses.


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..........................................................Basic Electrical Maintenance

Length of course: 5 days Course Locations: All sites

This course is designed to provide basic electrical maintenance skills to those who need to perform front-line electrical maintenance tasks including the safe isolation, replacement and testing of a range of common electrical devices (motors, sensors, heating elements, solenoids, etc.) in a safe and effective manner.

Importantly, the format of the course is specifically designed so that, when combined with suitable on-site consolidation of training, it will assist the maintenance manager in meeting the legal requirements for employee competence in electrical work.

The training will cover both theoretical and practical skills.

5 Days

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..........................................................City & Guilds Inspection & Testing (2391-52)

Length of course: 4 ½ days Assessment: Online & Practical Course Locations: All sites

This course has been re-introduced to align all industry qualifications for inspection and testing wiring systems to BS 7671. This C&G 2391-52 course is aimed at practicing electricians who wish to gain qualifications in both initial verification and periodic inspection and testing.The course will cover the specific methods of inspecting and testing all types of installations, combing a mix

of both theory and practical sessions covering single and three-phase installations, to the current requirements of BS 7671. It covers the inspection and testing techniques as given in IET Guidance Note 3 and how to professionally complete Certification and Reports.

4 ½ Days www.heta.co.uk

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..........................................................City & Guilds PAT Testing (2377)

Length of course: 2 days Assessment: Online Course Locations: All sites

A qualification for those with electrical knowledge, such as practicing electricians, who want to expand their career in to the In-Service Inspection and Testing of Electrical Equipment sector; colloquially referred to as PAT Testing. If you already work as an electrician it will add another string to your bow and can help you move up in the industry. Increasingly being used by companies to bring PAT Testing in-house, by upskilling their existing electrical staff. There is an assumption by City & Guilds that those sitting this course will have electrical knowledge, and the exam reflects this. Please note however, this does not cover in-house inspection and testing of equipment or appliances that are used for commercial gain hire purposes or medical equipment.


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.............................................................................CompEx EX01-04

Length of course: 5 days Course Locations: HETA Scunthorpe Assessments: Online & Practical

The Ex01-Ex04 CompEx Inspection & Installation Course is designed for underpinning knowledge and practical assessment of electrical personnel who undertake the physical installation and assembly of new ‘Ex’ equipment and, who perform preventive maintenance and inspections on previously installed equipment. The course is based on DSEAR, European ATEX Directives and international standards, including IEC60079 Parts 14 & 17. Technicians need proven competence to undertake work in potentially explosive atmospheres. Possession of a CompEx certificate will demonstrate basic core competence in the appropriate units.

EX01 & EX02 Units– Preparation, Installation, Inspection & Maintenance of Exd, Exe, Exn and Exp electrical equipment protection methods. EX03 & EX04 Units- Preparation, Installation, Inspection & Maintenance of Exi and ‘Intrinsically safe systems’.


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We provide a re-sit facility for candidates who fail particular units.

Please enquire for more information.

.................................................................................CompEx Refresher

Length of course: 2 daysCourse Locations: HETA Scunthorpe Assessments: online

The 2 day Refresher course is required for candidates every 5 years after completion of the 5 day CompEx course. It aims to deliver competence-based training and assessment in the use of electrical apparatus in potentially hazardous, flammable and explosive atmospheres.

On completion of the assessments, these are sent to the Awarding Body for marking, and if successful the candidates shall be issued with a CompEx Ex01-Ex04 Refresher Certificate of Core Competency.


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.................................................................................Introduction to Instrumentation


The course provides an appreciation of the operation and application of process plant instrumentation used for the measurement and display of the main process variables of pressure, level, flow and temperature.

2 Days

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.................................................................................Introduction to PLC


This course is designed to help electrical maintenance engineers grasp the basic function of a PLC and then learn how to diagnose, edit and fault find PLC circuits. At HETA we use Mitsubishi PLC’s for this course although most of the course content is generic some of the PLS circuits from other manufacturers, Siemens for example, may differ.

3 Days

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We provide a re-sit facility for candidates who fail particular units.

Please enquire for more information.

............................................................................................High Voltage - Introduction to the Safe Operation of High Voltage Power Systems (S1)

Length of course: 3 daysCourse Locations: HETA Hull

The S1 course introduces the safe operation of high voltage power systems for non-electrical/electrical personnel who are required to enter high voltage switchrooms and perform limited switching operations. The delivery of this course includes both classroom theory and practical exercises. Upon completion, delegates will be assessed to a competency level suitable for an authorised person responsible for switching and issuing documents for work on single end circuits only.

Who should attend?

Electrical/non-electrical personnel with a basic level of electrical knowledge who are required to carry out restricted HV switching operations with limited safety document issuing responsibilities up to and including 15kV.

Course Aims

To introduce personnel to the concepts of electrical power systems, to enable them to enter substations/switch rooms, carry out restricted switching operations, monitor the performance and conditions of the system (including relay operation) in a safe and competent manner.

3 Days

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High Voltage

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.......................................................................High Voltage - The Safe Operations of High Voltage Power Systems (Full High Voltage Authorisation) (S4)


This training programme requires a good foundation of electrical knowledge. It is designed to bring delegates up to a competency level suitable for a senior authorised person (SAP).

Who should attend?

Personnel who are to be responsible as a senior authorised person (SAP) for switching and issue of electrical safety documents. Delegates may find it beneficial to attend our S9 course as a pre-cursor to this course.

Course Aims

To provide an understanding of industrial high and low voltage power systems including statutory regulations, safe operation, protection and fault diagnosis on a wide range of power equipment. The course also enables delegates to perform HV switching operations on industrial HV networks up to and including 15kV to prepare them for HV authorisation in accordance with their companies’ safety rules/regulations. This course is also available as a refresher course.

5 Days

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.........................................................................High Voltage - Access to Electrical Substations & Switchrooms (S2)

Length of course: 1 dayCourse Locations: HETA Hull

This course covers the safety requirements for working in the vicinity of high voltage electrical equipment. It highlights electrical hazards and the precautions necessary to avoid danger. It also covers the arrangement of equipment within substations and switchrooms in addition to safety procedures, understanding of key safes, multi hasp systems and steps to be taken in an emergency.

Who should attend?

Persons who would benefit from this course are those required to work in the vicinity of, but not on electrical power equipment. Electrical/non-electrical personnel with no previous experience of electrical power systems, who require restricted authorisation to allow access to areas containing high voltage electrical apparatus with a view to undertaking specific duties.

Course Aims

To gain an understanding of the safety requirements when entering substations and switch rooms so that personnel are able to avoid danger.

1 Day

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.....................................................................High Voltage - Practical Introduction to the Safe Operations of High & Low Voltage Switchgear (S9)


This course is designed specifically for individuals with little or no previous experience in high voltage switching. It focuses on the practical element of switching and is predominately workshop-based. This course may be undertaken as a precursor to the S4 or MAR4/OS4 full authorisation courses.

Who should attend?

Personnel who require hands-on experience of switching and issuing of safety documents on high and low voltage power systems up to and including 15kV, prior to undertaking future authorisation courses.

Course Aims

To enable delegates to familiarise themselves with operational protocols and potential physical constraints associated with high voltage power systems, prior to receiving full authorisation training such as our S4 or MAR4/OS4 courses.

3 Days

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.......................................................................High Voltage - 33kV Upgrade Course (Indoor Equipment) (S10)


This course is designed for personnel who have previous authorisation up to 15kV, who wish to extend their authorisation level to enable them to operate on (indoor) 33kV systems. The course focuses on the practical element of switching and is predominantly workshop based. This course should be undertaken as an augmentation to the S4 (or similar) full authorisation course.

Who should attend?

Personnel who are currently authorised to switch on high voltage systems up to and including 15kV, who wish to expand their authorisation level to enable them to carry out switching on indoor systems up to and including 33kV.

Course Aims

To enable delegates to enhance their current high voltage authorisation to a higher level and familiarise themselves with operational protocols and potential physical constraints associated with indoor 33kV power systems, following receipt of full authorisation training such as S4 (or similar) high voltage authorisation training.

2 Days

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..........................................................................High Voltage - Electrical Safety Awareness (E2)


This course is designed to provide guidance on working safely on low voltage electrical equipment and systems (up to 1000V AC / 1500V DC) located within industrial environments. This course will assist employees and companies to reduce the risk of personal injury, due to electrocution and arc flash and also to help prevent damage to assets due to operator error.

Who should attend?

Electrical and non-electrical personnel requiring electrical safety awareness training to enable them to become aware of the hazards associated with the installation, maintenance and operation of low voltage electrical equipment.

Course Aims

To raise the level of safety awareness for persons working on, or in the vicinity of, electrical low voltage equipment. This course covers safety rules, regulations and guidelines related to current legislation.

3 Days

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................................................................Coded Welding Course

Length of course: VariedCourse Locations: Hull & Stallingborough We tailor our training to each individual delegates/companies unique requirements. Initially, we ask the delegates to attend a 2 hour assessment at a HETA Training Centre. This allows the Instructor to determine what level the delegate is currently working at, and helps them devise a training plan to enable the delegate to reach their desired standard. Prior to the Initial Assessment, we ask delegates to complete a questionnaire so we can determine exactly what process/material/joint etc the delegate requires.

The cost for the Initial Assessment is deducted from any Welding Training that the delegate attends following the Initial Assessment. Following the Initial Assessment, the costs of one-to-one training with a TWI certified Instructor at a HETA Training Centre.

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Welding Competency Assessments......................................................................................

A Competency Assessment is a great way to identify your current employees’ capability of performing specific job roles and tasks as well as and verifying their skills and expertise. If you are looking to upskill your workforce, it is a beneficial tool to recognise the skills they need to be able to perform a task. If you are looking to recruit, competency assessments is another useful tool identify the right candidate’s skillset you are looking for.

A robust way of doing this is to have the assessments conducted by a 3rd party unbiased Assessor to ensure the most honest and accurate assessment.

HETA have a large bank of tasks, ranging from 30mins to half a day that can be set up an used as assessment tasks to test ability levels of any sort of Engineer in roles from Operator to High End Technical Maintenance Engineers in Oil and Gas or Manufacturing roles. These tests are all observed, recorded and reported on by our experienced team of Instructors that all have years of their experience as Engineers themselves to ensure an accurate assessment is made.

We are always happy to design something that will meet with requirements you are looking for. We are also able to run assessment days where we can accommodate several people at once.

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New weldingcourses coming

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NVQ’s.................................................................................

Looking to upskill your current workforce? Or do you have skilled staff that now require a qualification? HETA offers Level 2, Level 3 and Level 4 NVQs in engineering. This gives your current workforce an opportunity to formalise the skills and training they have received ‘in house’ by enrolling them on an NVQ.

It can be achieved with minimal loss or disruption to work as it is a work based learning (WBL) qualification. There is no requirement to visit a training centre in order to achieve it.

The people best suited to enrol on an NVQ will already be performing a maintenance/or other Engineering role and simply looking to gain certification around the existing skills they have. It is achievable in as little as 6 months but is not restricted by time so can be done at the pace and availability of the candidate.

The gain for any company is to prove base line competence of their engineering team and also for the candidate to feel a valued member of the organisation. NVQs are available in all Engineering roles from Office based CAD/Design/Technical Services to the more traditional Maintenance (Elec/Mech/Instrumentation) and Manufacturing (Fab, Weld, Machining) roles.

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Tailored Courses.....................................................................................

When it comes to training, we know that “one size does not fit all” - many organisations have specific training needs which are not always relevant, appropriateor met by traditional scheduled courses, so we take a different approach.

Our Tailored courses are a cost-effective way to ensure your teams have the specific, focused training that’s required for your business, delivered where and when you need it.

Whether you want a tailored product, covering aspects of current coursed, or require something bespoke, that is as individual as your business needs we can help.

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What is an Apprenticeship?

An Apprenticeship is a real job with training, enabling individuals to earn while they learn and gain a nationally recognised qualifications. Hiring an Apprentice helps businesses to grow their own talent by developing a motivated, skilled and qualified workforce.

How do Apprenticeships work?

Typically an Apprentice attends HETA for one year, with the final two years working and training in the workplace. Employers provide on-the-job training, while off-the job training is arranged by us. We liaise with you as an employer to tailor the training plan to your business needs and assess the Apprentice’s progress on the job.

Who can apply for an Apprenticeship?

Anyone in England can apply for an Apprenticeship if they are aged 16 or over, eligible to work in England, not engaged in full-time education and have reached the minimum entry requirements.Apprenticeships are designed by employers for employers, which means you can be sure they’ll meet your needs. Apprenticeships are not just for new staff – you can use them to develop your existing staff too. Funding is available depending on their age.

Introduction to Apprenticeships

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How much does it cost to hire an Apprentice?

Employing an Apprentice can be highly cost effective for businesses. Hiring an Apprentice provides the opportunity to train enthusiastic staff. Depending on your levy status, the training charges for an apprentice can be drawn down from you DAS account or as a co investor with the Government.

Your business will be responsible for paying the salary of the Apprentice, including the year they spend at HETA. As of April 2019, the national minimum wage is £3.90 per hour for Apprentices aged 16-18. This is also the rate for Apprentices aged 19 and over for their first year as an Apprentice. After this first year they are required to be paid the national minimum wage rate for their age.

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All UK employers who have a total employee pay bill above £3m a year will pay the Levy. This includes public and private sector, charities and educational providers such as academy groups and universities. The Levy rate was set at 0.5% of your pay bill in the November 2015 Comprehensive Spending Review.

Your ‘pay bill’ is your total employee earnings subject to Class 1 secondary NICs.

Employers get a £15,000 fixed annual allowance to offset against the Levy payment. Employers who operate multiple payrolls are able to claim one allowance for the Levy.

An example: if you have a £3m pay bill, you have a Levy bill of £15,000 (at 0.5% of employer pay bill). The allowance is offset against this so your Levy payment is £0.00.

How does the government collect the Levy?

Payments are collected monthly by HM Revenue and Customs (HMRC) through Pay as You Earn (PAYE), alongside tax and National Insurance.

What can the Levy be spent on?

You can spend your Levy funds on Apprentice training for either existing staff or new recruits as long as the training meets an approved standard or framework and the individual meets the Apprentice eligibility criteria.

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How the Levy works

I have> 50 employeesand a salary of

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Funding available to trainup existing staff or recruit

Apprentices

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recruiting an Apprentice aged 16-18

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after 24 months

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you get £1.10 to spend

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At HETA we are here to help you through all of the specifics on the levy and how to plan ensuring you get the most out of the digital funds. There are ways to utilise the Levy to upskill / reskill your

existing workforce as well as recruiting new Apprentices, which we can help you identify.

There are plenty of ways we can work with you to ensure that you maximise your levy contributions, from helping you through the planning stage to a complete levy managed service.

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89% of employers reported

that apprentices helped their

buisiness improve quality

Humber ATA - who are we?

Due to increased demand by our client group, HETA have set up Humber ATA. Humber Apprentice Training Agency is a wholly owned subsidiary of HETA and can act as the employer for any Apprentices that client companies wish to engage with but are unable to employ directly.

Hosting an Apprentice through the Humber ATA enables companies to engage HETA Apprentices by reducing employment risks or associated overhead costs. Humber ATA will act as the Apprentice’s employer and the Apprentice will be placed with their ‘host’ company, to enable them to gain their Apprenticeship qualification.

Humber ATA will promote and support the delivery of a high quality engineering Apprenticeship programme through HETA involving companies who wish to use the services of an ATA.

Humber ATA supports the delivery of the HETA Apprenticeship programme by offering a number of services including:

• Recruitment and selection of Apprentices via the HETA recruitment process

• Management of the Apprentice’s employment including all payroll, tax and National Insurance obligations

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Benefits of Hiring an Apprentice• Support your local community’s recruitment needs• Develop new talent• Enable flexibility in the workplace• Increase responsibility and skills base for existing

staff• Have a competitive edge by showing a

commitment to Apprenticeships• Grow your business cost-effectively• Demonstrate your commitment to the

growth and education of your employees• Build a loyal workforce• Introduce a new and fresh approach• Improve staff morale• Increase staff retention.• Have a strategic and robust succession

plan

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Apprenticeship Standards Apprenticeship frameworks and standards.

The main differences:

The Institute for Apprenticeships is working with employers to create and develop new Apprenticeship Standards, in the aim to raise the quality of Apprenticeships.

A Standard contains a list of the skills, knowledge and behaviours an Apprentice will need to have learned by the end of their Apprenticeship.

Standards are occupation-focused; they are not qualification-led. The learning happens throughout the Apprenticeship and the Apprentice is assessed at the end. They need to prove that they can carry out all aspects of their job. They develop transferable skills and gain credibility too.

By 2020 Apprenticeship Standards will have replaces all the old Apprenticeship frameworks.92%

of employers believe that Apprentices lead to a more motivated

workforce

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HETA Apprenticeships cover a wide range of Engineering trades to give you the perfect grounding in a career.

Engineers turn ideas into reality by using subjects such as maths and science - especially physics, design and technology, computing, electronics and construction. HETA Continues to source relevant apprenticeship standards that fits within your business.

• Maintenance Operations Engineering Technician

• Science Industry Maintenance Technician

• • Design and Draughtsman

• Metal Fabricator

• Science Manufacturing Technician

• Refrigeration Air Condition and Heat Plump Engineer

• Lift Escalator Electro Mechanical

Apprenticeship Standards We Offer

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There are a wide range of progression opportunities once your Apprentices have completed their first year and gained their L3 technical qualification. This qualification, along with the skills and experience they have developed at HETA, means they are well prepared to progress onto a higher education level course.

Over half of HETA learners go onto higher education studying a HNC or HND.

HETA offer a HNC in the following disciplines:

• Electrical and Electronic Engineering (including Operations, Instrumentation & Control)

• Mechanical Engineering

Why think about higher level study?

Higher level study offers a wide range of benefits to employers which include:

• Fill higher level skills gaps• Develop existing staff• Improve business outputs• Clear employee progression

routes

• Attract a higher calibre of Apprentices

Higher Apprenticeships• If you are looking to progress

a member of your team through education, you can do this by enrolling them onto a Higher Apprenticeship. The course consists of:

• NVQ Level 4: evidenced based collected in company

• Either HNC or HND: delivered 1 day a week at HETA.

• The course is 2 years long • and for any candidate who

does not currently own them will also need 3x peo units and functional skills English and Maths.

Higher Education

Altogether

203,000 people with Level 3 & engineering skills

will be needed every year to meet

demand through to 2024

At HETA, we select candidates for companies by putting them through a rigorous 6 step selection process.

This comprehensive recruitment process gives our companies the very best calibre of candidates available to select. The candidates show a dedication and passion for engineering and those that pass the process show a high level of competency.

Our 6 step selection process is challenging, but well worth it for candidates. We look for the best candidates who work hard, have a positive outlook and is ready for an Apprenticeship.

HETA Application Process

Online Application Process

Candidates will apply through our online system. They will need at least 4 GCSEs at grades 4-9 (including Maths, English and Science)

Aptitude Test

Candidates come into the training centre to sit a maths assessment.

Open Evenings

We open our centres for applicants to come learn more about the HETA Engineering Apprenticeship programme as well as taking them for a tour around the workshop to look at the different engineering machinery.

The candidates have an opportunity to learn about the different trades there is available and the selection of companies of who we work with. The candidates also have an opportunity to come along to a Taster Day to give them the opportunity to get hand on experience working on machinery.

Formal Interview

A 1 to 1 interview with a Manager at HETA to discuss candidates train-ability and trade selection. After the open evening, candidates should have more understanding and experience of what route they would like to go down.

Company Open Day

Candidates attend an open day where we invite our client companies who are looking to recruit and apprentice. This is an opportunity for candidates to find out more about companies and job vacancies that are available. For companies, it is an ideal opportunity to find the right candidate that fits the job role you are advertising.

Company / Traineeship offers

Following the company open day, companies will interview candidates and select the ideal candidate. They will then be offered a contract of employment. HETA will also offer traineeship placements to students with high competency and a passion for engineering. These will then be available for companies to pick up later on in the year.

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79,000engineering related roles

to arise per year

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Speak to your account manager today to enquire about attending

the Company Open Day

By agreeing to employ an Apprentice, businesses are required to:

• Employ the Apprentice subject to your usual terms and conditions of employment

• Carry out an initial induction to the workplace with the Apprentice

• Work with us to ensure that the Apprentice can put their learning into practice and develop their skills

• Pay the Apprentice a wage or salary, treating them as you would any other employee

• Provide the Apprentice with time to learn and study

• Fully support your Apprentice by participating in reviews every 10-12 weeks

• Enable a HETA representative to undertake a health and safety assessment of the workplace before the Apprentice startsr

Health and safety

You are required to inform us of any accidental or non-accidental occurrences arising and resulting in serious injury to the Apprentice.

Employer and Public Liability Insurance

You must ensure thatall Apprentices arecovered by the company’s employer and Public Liability Insurance.

Your Responsibilities

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Safeguarding and Prevent

Safeguarding is defined by the Children’s Act 1989 and means that: Agencies and organisations working with young or vulnerable adults take all reasonable measures to ensure that the risks of harm to the individual’s welfare are minimised.

The Designated Safeguarding Officer at HETA is Cathy Bourne.

01482 372675 / 07572 216412 [email protected]

When taking on an apprentice, we will provide you with a mentor pack to help you guide your current employees on how to be a successful mentor.

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The Company We Keep

Jacksons Bakery

HETA are a very well respected training provider in the area. They have a rigorous selection process and produce a high calibre of Apprentices. Their trainers are very knowledgeable and come from an industry background. I have always found them to be very professional and their training methods to be delivered to a high standard. They maintain regular contact with the employer to ensure that Apprentices receive high standards of training and are quite cooperative when agreeing the selection of modules etc.

DS Smith Packaging

It’s great to have a local training partner that can provide solutions for apprentices through to experienced engineers. Our recent request for you to help us develop an affordable and flexible upskilling programme is testament to the diverse range of training you can offer. The process has been well coordinated and you have a friendly and welcoming approach which I would not hesitate to recommend to others.

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Knauf UK

Knauf have used HETA for many years to recruit engineering Apprentices of both electrical and mechanical biases. The standard of candidate we have received has always been second to none. From the rigorous recruitment process through to the final assessor support when on plant has proved to be highly beneficial, resulting in highly skilled and confident young people.

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Hull: 01482 826635 Scunthorpe: 03303 331501 Stallingborough: 01469 552880

Email: [email protected]

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