PROTECTIVE MARKING Doc Control Number AWE Apprenticeships

OFFICIAL Doc Control Number2 The Apprentice Scheme started in 1952 with an intake of 10 only 2 years after the Atomic Weapons Research Establishment was formed. Approximately 4500 apprentices trained The Skills Academy, formerly the Apprentice Academy and Apprentice School recruited 43 apprentices in 2015 and will have another 43 starting on 5 th September 2016.

OFFICIAL Doc Control Number3 578 current or former apprentices are still employed at AWE. That is approximately 11% of the work force.

OFFICIAL Doc Control Number  5140 people  1049 Science  2417 Engineering / Manufacturing  578 are current or ex-apprentices  152 apprentices in training  9% are female  118 graduates on programme  10% are female  which equates to 5.3% in terms of our 5% Club measure Committed to early careers

OFFICIAL Doc Control Number5 Electrical Maintenance Electronic Maintenance Control and Instrumentation Maintenance Precision Machining Mechanical Maintenance Apprenticeships we offer

OFFICIAL Doc Control Number6 Currently Apprentices will be put onto a framework which consists of: NVQ (National Vocational Qualification) within the workplace Functional Skills - English, Maths and ICT at Level 2 Functional Skill - Personal Learning and Thinking at Level 2 ERR (Employee Rights and Responsibilities) Technical certificate – which they complete at College Content of an Apprenticeship 2017 onwards Standards to be implemented : Written end test Practical end test Professional discussion around a portfolio of work Functional Skills - English, Maths and ICT at Level 2

OFFICIAL Doc Control Number7 An Apprenticeship (Depending on trade): 18 months in Academy 18 months on site training in placements relating to their trade area. Placements may include: Laser Facility Drawing Office Production Facility Manufacturing Workshop Assembly Facility Building Maintenance Design Workshop Length of Apprenticeship

OFFICIAL Doc Control Number8 What we look for in an Apprentice: British citizen Male and female Willingness to learn and work hard Good communication skills Team ethic GCSE English, Maths and Science grade C or above No age restriction

OFFICIAL Doc Control Number9 The application process November – Applications open January - Psychometric tests at a local college March - Assessment Centres take place Late March - Candidates notified of outcome If successful, they will undergo security vetting and a medical assessment Summer half term – an Icebreaker event to meet new colleagues September start with AWE

OFFICIAL Doc Control Number10 What else can be expected and why apply to be an AWE Apprentice? An important role in the UK defence programme Work with the Aldermaston Apprentice Association – raising money for charity Qualifications Guaranteed Job Off site events All training paid for and a salary (start approx. £10k) Part of a class leading Apprenticeship scheme Potential to be an award winning apprentice Engineering challenge

OFFICIAL Doc Control Number Samantha McRae Mechanical Maintenance Apprentice at AWE  Winner Nuclear Maintenance Apprentice of the year 2016  Finalist for WISE Apprentice Award 2014  Recognition at national level with HRH Princess Royal  Attended Whitehall reception with Deputy Prime Minister

OFFICIAL Doc Control Number Awards 12 The Scheme OFSTED Inspection – Grade 1 Outstanding for overall effectiveness and all key questions Winner Large employer of the year for the Thames Valley Region for apprenticeships Winner Large employer of the year for the South East Region for apprenticeships Beacon Status awarded Winner Most committed Employer to Learning in West Berkshire Winner Large employer of the year for Berkshire for apprenticeships Engineering Award for Employer commitment presented by Reading College Our Apprentices Winner Nuclear Maintenance Apprentice of the year Runner up WISE apprentice award Winner Nuclear Apprentice of the year for South East/East region Winner Advanced Apprentice of the year winner for the South East region Winner Advanced Apprentice of the year for National finalist apprentice of the year - top seven apprentices Finalist Dyson and IET young female engineer of the year Winner Foundation modern apprentice of the year winner for Berkshire Winner Foundation modern apprentice of the year winner for South East Region Midlands Model engineering exhibition winner for young engineer competition

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