NEWS
Apprentice Recruitment 2010/2011
Employers in the region wishing to participate in Modern Apprenticeships (MA)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 The new intakes will commence in August 2010.
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.
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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.
Top Apprentices Receive Awards
The 2010 annual awards event was held in the Altens Thistle Hotel, Aberdeen
on 1st July. Apprentices received Modern Apprenticeship, Further Education
and SVQ certificates from John Harrison of Skills Development Scotland
and annual awards from Alan McIntosh president of the Chartered Institute
of Plumbing & Heating Engineering.
Mr McIntosh said: "Trade skills are an absolute must and Modern Apprenticeships continue to produce high quality crafts men and women who add tremendous value to the country's economy. In my own field, the craft of plumbing, the country would simply not function without them. This can also be said for the complete range of skills represented here tonight. In the audience we have young engineers who will keep North Sea helicopters flying, build new structures onshore and offshore, install and maintain renewable energy systems- and may even go on to produce some new inventions along the way. My congratulations to all of you and may I wish you the vey best for the future".
Award winners 2010
Mechanical: Brian Chapman. Siemens Ind. Turbomachinery Ltd.
Electrical/Electronics: Darren McWilliam. Scottish Water.
Welding/Fabrication: Joanna Robertson. Aberdeen City Council.
Best First-Year Electrical Installation Apprentice: Ryan Westland. RB Wilson Electrical.
Best Second-Year Electrical Installation Apprentice: Graeme Willox. Sleigh Electrical.
Best First-Year Heating and Ventilation Apprenticice: Aiden Hutcheon. Richard Irvin Ltd.
Best Second-Year Heating and Ventilation Apprentice: Ross Montgomery. Richard Irvin.
Best Third-Year Heating and Ventilation Apprentice: Paul Rae. Sparks Mechanical Svcs.
Best First-Year Refrigeration Apprentice: Ben Thomson. Cammach Group.
Best Second-Year Refrigeration Apprentice: Christopher Philip. Hutcheon Services Ltd.
Best Third-Year Refrigeration Apprentice: Robert Hughes. Cammach Group.
Best First-Year Plumbing Apprentice: Andrew Moir. James Moir Plumbing.
Best Second-Year Plumbing Apprentice: Steven Panton. Neil Panton Plumbing.
Best Third-Year Plumbing Apprentice: Dennis Ewing, Stewart Milne Construction.
Best Third-year Plumbing Apprentice: Shaun Scott. D. Scott Plumbing.
Best Leadwork: Michael Robertson: Shaun Scott. D. Scott Plumbing.
Most improved SNIPEF Plumbing Apprentice: Scott Taylor.Bob Officer Plumbing.
SES Greig Duncan Memorial Shield (Best NQ Student): Hamish Simpson. Expro N.S.
GTM Award: Joanna Robertson. Aberdeen City Council.
Most Improved First Year Apprentice: Callum Merson. Aker Solutions.
Young Engineer Award: Hamish Simpson. Expro North Sea Ltd.
Divex Innovation Award: Joe Morton. Bristow Helicopters Ltd
Apprentice of the Year 2010: Runner up: Ryan Westland. RB Wilson Electrical.
Winner: Brian Chapman. Siemens Ind. Turbomachinery.
To view online event photograph 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