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Adult apprentice scheme
08:55 25 Jun 2003
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The Scottish Building Apprenticeship and Training Council (SBATC)
has launched a revised adult apprenticeship for the construction
industry in Scotland.
Covering nine different trades, the scheme provides an opportunity for people to become qualified tradesmen, who did not, for whatever reason, pursue such an opportunity when they were younger.
Dave Smith, chairman of SBATC, said: "The adult apprenticeship is a realistic option for employers to increase their numbers of mature skilled tradesmen.
We have been extremelycareful to ensure that entry-level criteria are as stringent as those for younger school leavers and the same qualifications mustbe achieved before they arecertified."
The minimum age for the scheme is 22, with no upper age limit. Applicants must be in employment with an employer who has appropriate resources and experience to provide proper training.
Covering nine different trades, the scheme provides an opportunity for people to become qualified tradesmen, who did not, for whatever reason, pursue such an opportunity when they were younger.
Dave Smith, chairman of SBATC, said: "The adult apprenticeship is a realistic option for employers to increase their numbers of mature skilled tradesmen.
We have been extremelycareful to ensure that entry-level criteria are as stringent as those for younger school leavers and the same qualifications mustbe achieved before they arecertified."
The minimum age for the scheme is 22, with no upper age limit. Applicants must be in employment with an employer who has appropriate resources and experience to provide proper training.
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