NEWS
Cammach Employee Scoops National Award
An employee of leading Aberdeen-based oil & gas engineering services company Cammach Group has scooped a major national award.
Third year apprentice Robert Hughes was recently named as the winner of a silver award in the UK-wide Refrigeration & Air Conditioning National (RAC) Student of the Year competition in Birmingham.
Robert is a student of Tullos Training and the accolade rounds off a successful year for Zimbabwe-born Robert.
Commenting on Robert's win, Cammach Group managing director Bill Barclay said: "We are very proud of Robert's continuing achievements and we are sure that he has a long and successful career ahead of him. Refrigeration & Air conditioning is a major area of growth at Cammach Group so it is crucial to have people of Robert's high calibre in our team to ensure the best possible service to our clients".
Tullos Training chief executive Ian Garrett added: "Robert's achievements confirm his excellent knowledge and understanding of RAC systems and the sectors need to maintain high standards at a time of change and new legislation. In this regard Robert is right up to date with the latest British & European requirements having recently obtained his City & Guilds Level 2 award in F-Gas and ODS Regulations at our RAC Training & Assessment Centre."
"Needless to say our tutors in the RAC department here are delighted with Roberts success. Our congratulations go to Robert & the Cammach Group."
Involved in the analogue to digital transition?
EAL's SVQ Level 2 Electrical/Electronic Servicing qualification may be of particular interest. This nationally recognised qualification is available at Tullos Trainng Centre and the 'Signal Reception' pathway covers a range of topics from installing signal reception equipment to working safely at heights with antennas, from diagnosing faults to replacing modules in signal reception systems. Candidates will be required to complete two mandatory assessment routes plus the selected assessment routes from the qualification pathway. The qualification is an essential part of the Registered Digital Installer (RDI) scheme.
For further details please call 01224 872316 or email to info@tullostraining.co.uk.
City & Guilds 2382 Level 3 Certificate in the Requirements for Electrical Installations (BS7671:2008)
This course is now available as an update (2382-20) or as a full course (2382-10).
The courses are intended for practicing electricians & others who may require to update- or aquire a basic working knowledge and understanding of the format, content and application of BS 7671:2008. The update runs for 1.5 days and the full version for 4 days. Both versions culminate with an assessment paper using the the City & Guilds 'GOLA' (Global Online Assessment) facility at the training centre. Further details at 01224 872316 or info@tullostraining.co.uk
WINNER
Our congratulations go to Robert Hughes of the Cammach Group, Aberdeen who has won the Scottish Refrigeration and Airconditionng Engineer of the Year award in this years (2009) HVACR competition held in Glasgow. Robert is in the third year of his Modern Apprenticeship programme at Tullos. He won the Centres Best Refrigeration apprentice back in June this year and not resting on his laurels has also gone forward as a finalist in the UK wide RAC competition.
Congratulations on two fine achievements to date.
'Invest in an Apprentice' Scheme for Employers
If you have'nt (or have) thought about a new apprentice for starting along with the new intake at Tullos Training Centre in January 2010 you should be aware of the new initiative to encourage employers to create apprentice jobs in specific key sectors or sectors particularly impacted by the ecomomic downturn.
The Scottish Government has announced that Small & Medium sized businesses (up to 250 employees) in the manufacturing, textiles, food and drink and energy sectors will be given a £2000 financial incentive to take on a new apprentice.
The scheme will be in operation from Skills Development Scotland for a limited period for a limited number of apprentices on a first come/first served basis. Enquiries to Tullos Training (T:01224 872316).
F-GAS
F-Gas Support has asked City & Guilds to clarify the status of the Handling Refrigerants (2078) as an interim qualification under the new F-Gas legislation. The following statement has been posted by City & Guilds:
"F-Gas Support have stressed that the 2078 qualification will not be valid as an interim qualification if achieved after 9 March 2009 (for existing engineers) or after 4 March 2009 for new entrants to the industry. Achieved 2078's before these dates would be counted as an interim certificate under the legislation".
Tullos Training understands that all existing engineers and new entrants will require to achieve 2079 by July 2011.
Oct 09
Level 2 certificate in F Gas and ODS Regulations, City & Guilds 2079
This 5 day course for engineers working with HFC refrigerants is available at Tullos Training Centre. The course includes training, practical assessments and knowledge assessments online using the the City & Guilds 'GOLA' (Global Online Assessment) facility at the centre. For further details and course bookings please call 01224 872316 or email info@tullostraining.co.uk
ECITB endorsed Small Bore Tubing Course
A new course entitled Preparing & Assembling Instrument PipeWork has been added to the Tullos Training short course portfolio. The ECITB endorsed course is run over 2 days and is derived from the ECITB TECSkills training unit specifications IPF11 and IPF12.
The course focuses on the range of small bore tubing systems used in the oil & gas industry, with particular emphasis on the correct methods of assembly in each case.
Small bore tubing failure has been identified by HSE as one of the main contributors to the number of major and significant gas hydrocarbon releases offshore.
Apprentice Recruitment 2009/2010
Employers in the region wishing to participate in Modern Apprenticeships are invited to register their requirements by contacting the Centre well in advance to ensure that all arrangements are in place for the appropriate MA programme. For further information including details on MA programmes, funding and assistance with apprentice recruitment please telephone 01224 872316 or email info@tullostraining.co.uk
Top Apprentices Receive Awards
Last night (25/06/09) the Centre held its 41st annual apprentice awards
ceremony at the city's Hilton Treetops Hotel.
Chief executive Iain Garrett opened the proceedings and introduced Dr Peter Hughes OBE, chief executive of Scottish Engineering and Sir Moir Lockhead OBE, chief executive of transport giant FirstGroup plc, who presented the awards.
Dr Hughes said: "The key to manufacturing success depends on having well trained, highly skilled employees who are capable of working in the hi-tech markets which are best placed to survive during the present downturn.
"I would encourage employers to continue to invest in having a highly skilled workforce and I can certainly commend the Modern Apprentice route as a vehicle for doing that."
Award winners
Mechanical: Michael Gibbs, Bristow Helicopters.
Electrical/Electronics: Gary Wilson, Baker Hughes Inteq.
Welding/Fabrication: Craig Stewart, Forsyths.
Best First-Year Electrical Installation Apprentice: Cody Megginson, Aberdeen Electrical Services.
Best Second-Year Electrical Installation Apprentice: Gary Conn, Johnstone Electrical.
Best First-Year Heating and Ventilation Apprenticice: Craig Mackay, Richard Irvin.
Best Second-Year Heating and Ventilation Apprentice: Paul Rae, Sparks Mech. Services.
Best Third-Year Heating and Ventilation Apprentice: Calum Buchan, Richard Irvin.
Best First-Year Refrigeration Apprentice: Christopher Philip, Hutcheon Services.
Best Second-Year Refrigeration Apprentice: Robert Hughes, Cammach Group.
Best Third-Year Refrigeration Apprentice: Danny Rae, Richard Irvin
Best First-Year Plumbing Apprentice: Stewart McIntosh, Chris Allan.
Best Second-Year Plumbing Apprentice: Jean-Louis Delauney, Hutcheon Services.
Best Third-Year Plumbing Apprentice: Dennis Ewing, Stewart Milne Construction.
Best Third-year Plumbing Apprentice: Dennis Ewing, Stewart Milne Construction.
Best Leadwork: Michael Robertson: T.S Buchan.
Most improved SNIPEF Plumbing Apprentice: Jean-Louis Delauney, Hutcheon Services.
GTM Award: Lewis Fromholc, AMEC
Most Improved First-Year Apprentice: Craig Tarbet, Belmar Engineering.
Young Engineer Award: Danny Rae, Richrd Irvine
Divex Innovation Award: Neil Farquhar, Chivas Bros.
Apprentice of the Year: Runner up: Neil Farquhar, Chivas Bros.
Winner: Michael Gibbs, Bristow Helicopters.
To view online event album visit: www.briankilohphotography.com
Electotechnical Training
Tullos Training, under the auspices of the Scottish Electrical Charitable Training Trust (SECTT) commenced delivery of the SJIB adult training scheme in August 2006. The new scheme is intended for those working in the electrotechnical sector who require to obtain the necessary competencies and qualifications.
The Adult Training Scheme (ATS) enables suitable candidates to achieve an SVQ Level 3 qualification in Electrotechnical Services (Electrical Installation-Buildings and Structures). This programme is operated in conjunction with the scheme for Crediting Electrical Competency (CEC) designed for those with substantial electrical experience who wish to obtain the qualification. The schemes are administered by SECTT to whom all enquiries should be directed:
Tel: 0131 445 5659
Email: admin@sectt.org.uk
Website: www.sectt.org.uk
Aeronautical Engineering
Tullos Training in association with Bristow Helicopters Ltd and SEMTA introduced a new training programme for apprentice aircraft engineers. The programme is approved under the Modern Apprenticeship engineering framework and involves N/SVQ Level 2 broad based engineering training, EASA modules and Aeronautical Engineering training to N/SVQ Level 3. The programme, supported by Scottish Enterprise Grampian includes CHC Scotia Limited, Heli-One UK Ltd and Bond Offshore Helicopters