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APPRENTICESHIPS
Succeed
with Bury College Apprenticeships
Bury College for Achievement • Bury College for Excellence • Bury College for Success • Bury College for Outstanding support for Students
With over 25 years experience Bury College Apprenticeships provide outstanding training opportunities
to both employers and learners by combining quality employment with exceptional work-based training
programmes. We currently have over 650 Apprentices working for 450 companies in the local area, and
this brochure highlights just a fraction of the many Bury College Apprentice successes.
Adult Apprenticeship Apprentice
in Construction of the
The Apprenticeship team is delighted to announce the
successful achievement of a contract to deliver Adult
Apprenticeship training in Construction. An increasing Month
number of construction sites will not employ workers if they
cannot prove the necessary knowledge. Upon successful
completion of a Bury College Apprenticeship in Construction
you will receive a national vocational qualification, construction award, CSCS
(Construction Skills Certification Scheme) card and key skills.
Carol McKenzie, Director of Business Development is delighted with the addition, “With the
new Learning and Skills Council funding for Adult Apprenticeships, Bury College is able to
extend its successful work based learning offer to employers to encourage their adult
workforce to gain up to date qualifications’.
A Career in the NHS
Lisa Percy was praised for her
Hannah Belli’s career within the NHS had an
dedication when she was
excellent start after undertaking an
awarded Apprentice of the
Administration Apprenticeship with Bury
month. Lisa has recently
College. Hannah started working within the
completed her NVQ Level 2
Primary Care Trust and was successful in
Apprenticeship in Child Care,
obtaining the position of Corporate Services
Learning & Development and
Assistant.
Education whilst working as a
nursery assistant at Daisy
After completing her A level studies, Hannah was
Chains Nursery in Bolton.
looking for an office based role which allowed
her to gain practical experience as well as earning a salary. Hannah commented “The
Lisa, a former pupil of
Business Administration Apprenticeship has allowed me to develop my skills in
Westhoughton High School,
teamwork, and the work I completed for my qualification related directly to tasks which I
has since taken on additional
carry out within my job.”
responsibilities within her role
and is looking to develop her
Caroline Atkinson, Corporate Services Manager at Bury Primary Care Trust added “Bury
career prospects by progressing
PCT takes a flexible approach to employment opportunities and the Apprenticeships
to the NVQ Level 3.
scheme is an example of this. Hannah’s achievement is an excellent success story; she was
keen to learn from day one”.
www.burycollege.ac.uk/apprenticeships
BURY COLLEGE APPRENTICESHIPS
Congratulations to all the Bury College Apprentices who have succeeded in completing their
programmes in record time. Thanks to their own dedication, and the support received from
the Apprenticeship team they are now reaping the benefits of an NVQ, and Key Skills qualification.
CustomerService Framework
Apprenticeship Certificate
Success Achiever
Aaron O’Loughlin, who attended All Saints
Catholic School was introduced to the
Apprenticeship scheme during a motivating
presentation from Bury College
Apprenticeships in the customer service
department of PC World Business.
Aaron’s initial reservations about the work involved were unrealised - he completed
the Customer Service Apprenticeship in just six months. Aaron received
outstanding support from his assessor, including individual mentoring and guidance
and group discussions which enabled him to relate the areas covered in
his Apprenticeship to real work experiences.
Amanda Newham completed her
“Since completing the Apprenticeship programme, I’ve received a promotion at work NVQ Level 2 in Customer Service
and am looking to developing my skills further by moving onto the Advanced whilst working as service
Customer Service Apprenticeship” says Aaron. administrator for Vision Commercial
Kitchens in Whitefield.
WHAT OUR Due to her own dedication, and the
excellent support from her Assessor
APPRENTICES SAY and employer she completed the
Apprenticeship programme in just
“The Administration Apprenticeship has three months. Amanda, a former
given me the knowledge I need to fulfil my pupil of Derby High School is keen to
role. The support I have received from Bury
further her career and is looking to
College Apprenticeships has been fantastic.
Thank you!” Abigail Clarke, a former pupil progress to an Advanced
of Woodhey High School Apprenticeship.
10 Year Relationship with Bury College
High flyer Kerry Print, a former pupil of St. James C of E School celebrated a personal
achievement after completing her Advanced Apprenticeship in Business Administration in an
incredible six months. This is a fantastic achievement as the NVQ Level 3 qualification can take
up to two years to complete!
Kerry, an employee with Adam F Greenhalgh since March 2006, is the latest in a string of
successful Apprenticeship trainees employed by the Bolton legal company.
Kerry commented “I have really enjoyed the Apprenticeship scheme, and it has helped me to develop
my confidence at work. My assessor has been really supportive and with the help I received I have
been able to advance in my career and follow a route which will allow me to fulfil my career goals.”
Kerry’s manager Jean Mellor added, “Adam F Greenhalgh have had a close relationship with Bury College Apprenticeships for over
ten years. Kerry’s achievements have been excellent and as a company the Apprenticeship scheme has allowed us to demonstrate our
commitment to staff training and development.”
www.burycollege.ac.uk/apprenticeships
ACCELERATE YOUR CAREER PROSPECTS
Wired for Success
Bury College Apprenticeships helped Michael Sawzcuk take the first steps in what is
sure to be a very successful IT career by securing him a job at Broad Oak High School.
Michael, a former pupil of Castlebrook High School commented “The opportunity sounded
really exciting so I contacted Bury College Apprenticeships to apply for the role. I received
excellent assistance from the team in applying for the vacancy and I was successful in
obtaining the position at Broad Oak.”
Having successfully completed an NVQ Level 2 Apprenticeship in Information Technology,
Michael has progressed on to the Advanced Apprenticeship. Completing the Advanced
Apprenticeship will allow Michael to further his career in Information Technology and
enhance his skills.
Michael is already putting his knowledge to good use as he is supervising another member
of staff who is also completing an Apprenticeship.
Apprentice goes from
strength to strength
Local girl Ruth Brooks, a former pupil of Woodhey High School is going
from strength to strength thanks to a rewarding Apprenticeship
programme with Bury College.
Ruth, having completed her NVQ Level 2 in Sports and Recreation, has
shown enthusiasm and commitment throughout the Apprenticeship, and
this dedication has resulted in a swift promotion from a part time Leisure
Attendant at Ramsbottom Pool and Fitness Centre to full time Head
Attendant at Bury Castle Leisure Centre.
Bryn Woodcock, Operations Manager at Castle Leisure Centre speaks highly of Ruth, “Ruth has shown commitment to further her career
by going on an Apprenticeship with Bury College. These attributes, combined with excellent reports from her College Assessor, have
allowed for the promotion she has received.” With a sunny disposition and positive outlook, Ruth will continue to be successful in her
chosen career path, and plans to build on her Bury College Apprenticeship by progressing onto a Management role in the future.
Style and Excellence WHAT OUR
Chantal Arnold has been promoted from salon junior
to a successful stylist at Celeste Arnold Hair and EMPLOYERS SAY
Beauty in Edenfield thanks to a Bury College
Apprenticeship. Chantal, who recently completed her “The quality of support we have received
NVQ level 2 in Hairdressing, and is progressing to from Bury College Apprenticeships
has been excellent”.
level 3 with Bury College Apprenticeships, has also
Eric Driver , Bursar, Broad Oak School
taken part in several competitive hair styling events
and has been nominated to take part in the
Fellowship Academy of Merit and Excellence,
which is an annual event showcasing the talents of the
best young and upcoming hairdressers in the country.
As a further triumph she is also part of the salon’s art team who were successful in
a recent high profile competition organised by Schwarzkopf, which covered salons
across the whole of Northern England.
Chantal reflects: “I have found the Apprenticeship scheme beneficial, the
qualifications I have completed filled in gaps in my knowledge in connection
with the theoretical aspect of hairdressing.”
TEL: 0845 602 1861
BURY COLLEGE APPRENTICESHIPS TEL: 0845 602 1861
Sports and Recreation
Apprentices
Bury College Apprenticeships and the Bolton Council Sport Health
Inclusion Services have enjoyed a flourishing partnership which has
supported five young people across the borough to complete an NVQ Level 2
in Sport, Recreation and Allied Occupations.
The majority of the young learners had not pursued further education or
employment since leaving school and relished the opportunity to take part in
a 12 month Sport and Recreation Apprenticeship programme. Since starting the programme they have attended Bury College, and
worked within the Sport, Health, and Inclusion team gaining invaluable work experience within the leisure industry. The five learners will
further their skills and qualifications achieved through their NVQ Level 2 in a variety of different roles.
Lewiss Tong and Leah Allsop are undertaking voluntary work for Raleigh International in South America; both Abi O’Brien and
James Taylor are continuing their studies, and Natalie Dawson, having applied for a variety of roles, has decided on a career in the RAF.
An Electrical Storm Double Serving
Chris Hood started work as a part-time pot washer at the
The Electrical Apprenticeship, a new addition to the College’s popular Fisherman’s Retreat restaurant in Ramsbottom
work based learning programmes, has seen phenomenal seven years ago, but having embarked on a Bury College
success since the course officially started in September. In the Apprenticeship and training with Head Chef Garry
first three months of the training, over 30 learners and Schofield, he is now a highly valued second chef. Chris
employers have already benefited from the training. For full enjoys working for the close family run business and is
details regarding this new scheme please contact Bury College currently working towards his NVQ Level 3 Advanced
Apprenticeships on 0845 602 1861. Apprenticeship in Catering.
“As a business we feel that the industry has not done enough Chris commented “I was at a cross roads in terms of my
to train people, but the Bury College Apprenticeship scheme career choice but enjoyed working within a catering
allows us to do our bit and support young people to create the environment. I decided to start the Apprenticeship with
skills for the future”. RodneyTrippier, Operations Manager of Bury College so I could continue working whilst learning.
Jackson Rich in Rochdale. The restaurant is varied, and stands out from others in the
North West so every day you learn something new”.
Bury College has also
helped Amy McClellan
who is gaining valuable
experience as a trainee
chef at the restaurant
whilst attending a
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Our first Electrical Apprenticeship trainees catering course at
Bury College.
If you or your company have a success story that you would like to contribute
to the next edition, please email: janine.harrison@burycollege.ac.uk
or telephone: 0161 280 8345.
APPRENTICESHIPS
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