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Apply now! Electrical & Mechanical Apprenticeships with GETRAG Ford Transmissions
GETRAG Ford provide amazing apprenticeship opportunities and applications are now open for 2017. Act now, there are only 12 days remaining!
An apprenticeship at GETRAG requires one thing above all else, commitment. From day one, apprentices will be involved in various activities, working with qualified craftsmen.
On the job training will be provided in:
• Machine and equipment maintenance
• Fault finding /Diagnostics
• Preventative maintenance techniques
• Restoring components and systems to serviceable condition by repair and replacement
All GETRAG apprentices attend college and study courses applicable to their role up to HNC (Higher National Certificate). This includes 1 year at Riverside College for broad based training and then a further three years on site. Full intermediate/advanced apprenticeships in engineering will be provided by Riverside College, this will include technical certificate Level 2/3 and functional skills.
Skills Required
Mechanical/electrical aptitude, analytical ability, good problem solving skills and a methodical approach.
Qualifications Required
Minimum 5 GCSE’s Grade A*-C minimum grade B in Maths. Plus level 2 ICT qualifications desirable.
Future Prospects
Apprenticeship roles offer the opportunity to achieve full craftsman status and an NVQ level 3 qualification.
Click here to apply!
Closing date for applications: 20th March 2017
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