This is by way of an introduction to ATG new blog page it is intended that trainees at the centre and others will have an input into the material on this page we hope that trainees will participate by posting up information on some of the new skills that they have learnt and life generally from with in the workshop. It is hoped that this will inspire others to take up the challenge and take up a rewarding career in Engineering.
ATG HOLIDAYS 2015/16
MONDAY 12 & TUESDAY 13 OCTOBER 2015
MONDAY 21 DECEMBER 2015 – FRIDAY 1 JANUARY 2016
MONDAY 4 – FRIDAY 8 APRIL 2016
MONDAY 2 MAY 2016
1st YEAR APPRENTICES FINISH FRIDAY 8 JULY 2016 AND RETURN TO THEIR RESPECTIVE COMPANIES ON MONDAY 11 JULY 2016.
CLOSING DATE FOR APPLICATIONS FOR 2015 INTAKE
PLEASE NOTE THE CLOSING DATE FOR APPLICATIONS FOR THE 2015 INTAKE OF APPRENTICES IS FRIDAY 20th MARCH 2015. APPLICATIONS RECEIVED AFTER THIS DATE WILL NOT BE PROCESSED FOR THE 2015 INTAKE.
AUGUST 2015 ENGINEERING APPRENTICE INTAKE
We are now accepting applications for our August 2015 intake of apprentice engineers. Our application form can be downloaded from our website, posted out or collected from our reception.
Once we receive your application, we will e-mail you with a date and time for our entrance assessment test so please ensure your e-mail address is clear on your application form/supporting letter.
We are accepting applications until mid-March.
ENGINEERING APPRENTCESHIPS – AUGUST 2015 INTAKE
SCHOOL PRESENTATIONS – 2015
Our MD, Alan Swankie, does presentations at local schools which are a great way to get more information and ask any questions you may have regarding an engineering apprenticeship. Application forms are also available from Alan on the day.
Arbroath Academy Monday 12th January 2015 @ 10:35
Arbroath High Tuesday 13th January 2015 @ 10:15
Brechin High Thursday 15th January 2015 @ 09:45
Carnoustie High Monday 26th January 2015 @ 08:55
Forfar Academy Wednesday 14th January 2015@ 10:40
Monifieth High Friday 9th January 2015 @ 10:00
Montrose Academy Wednesday 14th January 2015 @ 14:00
CAREERS EVENINGS – 2015
Morgan Academy Wednesday 14th January 2015 @18:30
Forfar Academy Thursday 29th January 2015 @ 19:00
FIRST AID AT WORK COURSES
We offer a full range of First Aid at Work courses:
3 DAY FIRST AID AT WORK COURSE
We run the full 3 day First Aid at Work course. This course offers personnel requiring training to become Certificated First Aiders for the purposes of the Health & Safety (First Aid) Regulations 1981.
Cost: £210 plus VAT per person.
Time: 9.00 am – 4.00 pm.
2 DAY FIRST AID AT WORK REFRESHER COURSE
We run the 2 day Refresher course. This training course offers personnel requiring renewal of existing certificates (3 years) the chance to re-certificate. Persons attending this course must have valid certificates.
Cost: £130 plus VAT per person.
Time: 9.00 am – 4.00 pm.
1 DAY EMERGENCY FIRST AID AT WORK COURSE
We also do the Emergency 1 Day First Aid Course and please contact us for dates for this. This course provides basic First Aid instruction for persons required by their employer to act as the appointed person responsible for the immediate response to a First Aid emergency, in circumstances where there are no qualified First Aiders.
Cost: £100 plus VAT per person.
Time: 9.00 am – 4.00 pm.
½ DAY AUTOMATED EXTERNAL DEFIBRILLATOR (AED) COURSE
This course provides instruction for persons required by their employer to be trained in how to operate an Automated External Defibrillator (AED). AED’s are proven to save lives and with heart attacks occurring at a rate of appx. 1 every 2 minutes, can be invaluable. No previous first aid experience is required for this course.
Cost: £70 plus VAT per person.
Time: 9.00 am – 12.30 pm.
CHRISTMAS & NEW YEAR HOLIDAYS
We will be closed for the festive period from Monday 22 December – Friday 2 January (inclusive). We will re-open on Monday 5 January at 8.00 am.
Dundee & Angus College will be closed Wednesday 24 December – Tuesday 6 January (inclusive), returning Wednesday 7 January.
North East Scotland College will be closed Monday 22 December – Friday 2 January (inclusive), returning Monday 5 January.
Forth Valley College will be closed Monday 22 December – Friday 2 January (inclusive), returning Monday 5 January.
ABRASIVE WHEELS COURSE – WEDNESDAY 10 DECEMBER 2014
We are currently taking bookings for the above course.
The 1/2 day course is to be held at our premises on Wednesday 10 DECEMBER 2014 from 9.00 am—12.30 pm.
We can also hold courses in-company and on other dates if required.
This training course offers operators of abrasive wheels from all types of industry the opportunity to be trained to the requirements of PROVISION & USE of WORK EQUIPMENT REGULATIONS (PUWER).
The cost of the above course is £50 + VAT per person. Discounts may apply for multiple bookings.
AED (De-fib) Course 28th November 2014
We are running the Automated External Defibrillator (AED) course on FRIDAY 28 NOVEMBER 2014 9.00 am—12.30 pm.
The cost of the course is £70 plus VAT per person and is a half day course running from 9.00 am—12.30 pm.
This course provides instruction for persons required by their employer to be trained in how to operate an Automated External Defibrillator (AED). AED’s are proven to save lives and with heart attacks occurring at a rate of appx. 1 every 2 minutes, can be invaluable. No previous first aid experience is required for this course.
New Application Form
Our new application form is available to download here (pdf).