1. South Thames College

2. South Thames College 2/7/2014 1 One of Londons most successful Colleges

3. South Thames College 2/7/2014 2 Who are we? Turnover £50 million and growing Four centres in South London Over 21,000 students Graded Good by Ofsted/pass rates over 90%

4. South Thames College 2/7/2014 3 More about us…. A wide range of courses UK World Skills winners A major contributor to the local economy £140 million brand new facilities

5. South Thames College 2/7/2014 4 2/7/2014South Thames College Preparing for Careers Emphasis on practical skills Information, Advice and Guidance Support for learners with special needs Employer links

6. South Thames College 2/7/2014 5 Work with Employers Apprenticeship Consortium –WSP Group –Belfour Beatty –Mott MacDonald –Capita Symonds –Halcrow –Hyder Consulting –Enterprise Mouchel –Ringway Jacobs

7. Recruitment We work closely with The National Apprenticeship Service (NAS) We advertise for our consortium members using NAS free of charge. South Thames College 2/7/2014 6

8. 7 Engineering and Construction Approved Construction Skills Award Centre Member of Battersea Power Station Centre Opportunity Board Approved NICEIC Centre Institute of Civil Engineering ICE EDEXCEL

9. South Thames College 2/7/2014 8 What is an Apprenticeship Apprentices will attend college one day a week for: Level 3 Diploma in Civil Engineering Technicians (ICE) Knowledge and work based qualification Level 3 Diploma in Civil Engineering Knowledge and work based qualification Key Skills Level 2 English and Maths Employer Rights and Responsibilities

10. South Thames College 2/7/2014 9 On Site Delivery A visit approximately every eight weeks Qualified assessor with excellent industrial experience Regular liaison with your employer

11. South Thames College 2/7/2014 10 Employer Liaison Progress reports sent to employers Copies of all reviews & assessments Attendance & punctuality reporting

12. South Thames College 2/7/2014 11 Specialised Equipment Includes: Surveying Linear and angular surveying equipment Total station GPS Construction technology Testing equipment for concrete materials, compression, tensile and beam testing Environmental testing for humidity, sound levels and heat loss Engineering drawing AutoCAD facilities Architectural drafting facilities

13. South Thames College 2/7/2014 12 Any Questions……