Apprenticeship Recruitment 2010
We have now finished recruiting for the 2009 intake of Thermal Insulation Apprentices. We will be recruiting again in June 2010.
Please read the information below to see if this exciting job role is a career you would like to pursue.
The Thermal Insulation Industry
Thermal Insulation Contractors work on commercial sites such as offices, factories, hospitals, schools, supermarkets and industrial sites such as Oil Refineries, Power Stations, Chemical Plants and ships.
The Thermal Insulator specialises in insulating hot pipes, vessels and boilers to keep heat in, or in the case of refrigeration and air conditioning installations, to keep heat out.
How old do I have to be to apply?
You can apply for the Thermal Insulation Apprenticeship from the age of 16.
Training
The Thermal Insulation Apprenticeship takes 3 years to complete. You will mainly be working construction sites with block release weeks at our training centre in Darlington.
What qualifications will I be working towards?
Training towards the Foundation Modern Apprenticeship incorporates the following:
- NVQ Level 2 in Thermal Insulation
- Technical Certificate
- Functional Skills inMaths & English
- Employer Rights and Responsibilities
What Qualifications do I need?
Preferably four GCSE's including Maths and English (although applicants without these qualifications will be considered)
Personal Qualities
You should be hard working, reliable and able to get up early for work. You should be good with your hands, willing to travel and stay in lodgings (this is important due to the off the job element being in Darlington) and be willing to do all of the work the off the job element of the apprenticeship entails. Applicant should not be afraid of heights.
If you would like to apply to be a Thermal Insulation Apprentice please complete the application form below and return it to:
Lynne Lambe
IETA Training Administrator
TICA House
Allington Way
Yarm Road Business Park
Darlington
DL1 4QB
or email lynnelambe@tica-acad.co.uk
Please note - Due to the high volume of applicants it is not possible to give everyone a written response. You will of course be contacted if we would like you to attend interview.
If your organisation has any vacancies for apprenticeship TIE's for the 2009 intake please contact either:
Ian Clark (North East) - 01325 466 704
Phil De Veuve (South) - 07876 241 235
Steve Woods (Midlands & North West) - 07887 790 455
Gerry Deans (Scotland) - 07711 240 469