STEGTA Excellence Award

A huge Congratulations to Daniel Elson of AECOM who has been awarded the first STEGTA Excellence Award for Outstanding Performance in Civil Engineering!

Upon winning the award Daniel said “I am very happy to receive this award, it is a proud moment in my career and a great recognition for the hard work I have put in over the last 2 years.”

Training Officer Malcolm Hankey said “I am delighted for Daniel that he has been recognised by STEGTA, it is just reward for all his hard work. He has demonstrated a committed and professional approach to his apprenticeship and has managed to complete his NVQ within 2 years, which is a great achievement. I’m sure he will continue to develop his skills and expertise and will be a valued member of AECOM for years to come.”

 

Jordan Brophy of Mettler Toledo received a runner up award for the National Higher Level Apprentice- Final Year Award, following on from winning the North West Regional back in December 2017.

The event was held in London and Mettler Toledo Safeline also received runners up as a company for Environmental Achievement Award.

The group picture from top left to right: Alan Purvis (MT Safeline General Manager), Chris Allen (Maintenance Team Leader), Tony Hickson (HR Manager) Adam Moss (Apprentice Mentor), Jordan Brophy and Nicola France (H&S Officer).

WELL DONE EVERYONE!

Cameron O’Connell of Amey Birmingham is the first to complete the Trailblazer NVQ Level 3 in Railway Design Engineering. Pictured from left Helen Wilson STEGTA Training Officer, Cameron and Dave Bell Workplace Mentor. Cameron is very keen to now move on to EngTech status and complete his Level 3 Technical Certificate in Engineering at college.

 

 

 

Congratulations to STEGTA apprentices, Liam Dix, Robbie Harrison and James Patterson of Mott MacDonald (pictured above with Jeff Lawrenson of the ICE) on winning the ICE Quest Technician Scholarship 2017! The QUEST scholarships are a sign of excellence, recognising young people for their abilities and potential, as well as receiving financial support of up to £1500.

We spoke to our apprentices after the announcement!

Liam Dix said: “If you are a student member of the ICE you will get updates on situations like applying for scholarships, events and seminars that the ICE deliver. On the application itself you have to answer the questions relating to your training and development, identifying your most recent qualifications. The panel of judges, who look at your application, decide if you are a suitable candidate for the award then select you to go for an interview. Two reviewers will then decide who the award winners will be.”

Robbie Harrison said: “It is great feeling to be awarded the ICE Quest Scholarship as I have been recognised by a professional institution for my commitment to the industry. My company are also very proud of the achievement and look forward to my future and how I will progress.”

James Patterson said: “I will be spending my scholarship money (£1500) on a commercial drone license with will mean I can use my drone for commercial work. This spans a wide range of work including aerial surveying, 3D modelling and aerial photography.”

The Apprentices, STEGTA Training Officer Malcolm Hankey said:

“I am delighted to hear that three STEGTA apprentices have been selected for the ICE Quest Technician scholarship, it is testament to the hard work and dedication of Liam, Rob and James that they have been recognised and rewarded by their professional institution. “

STEGTA is currently in Phase 1 of the re-design and expansion project of the STEGTA Machine Room within Wellacre Academy. On 20th January, the commissioning team successfully completed the establishment of a new Harrison M300 Lathe and the repositioning of the existing Milling and Drilling machinery.

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On Tuesday 10th January STEGTA delivered mentoring training to a number on employees at TSP Projects in York. The delegates that attended the course are going to be mentoring apprentices within their workplace, the session provided them with more understanding of the role of the workplace mentor, working with your training provider and how people learn. Both sessions were a great success.

In May 2017 the way the government funds Apprenticeships in England is changing. Some employers will be required to contribute to a new Apprenticeship Levy and there will be changes to the funding for Apprenticeship training for all employers.
The levy requires all employers operating in the UK, with a pay bill over £3 million each year to invest in Apprenticeships. It will be paid at a rate of 0.5% of an employer’s wage bill and will be paid through Pay As You Earn (PAYE) from April 2017. Continue reading “What is the Apprenticeship Levy?” →

As part of our 50^th Anniversary year, on 9^th December STEGTA held a celebration event at our office which was attended by people who have had an involvement in STEGTA’s history.  This included training partners, Board Members and STEGTA staff who have now retired.

This was a great way to end the year and thanks to all who came to help us celebrate!

Congratulations to Jordan Brophy of Mettler Toledo on winning the North West regional Higher Apprentice Award! Both Jordan Brophy and Daniel Eaton achieved their Level 3 Apprenticeships in September 2016 and were shortlisted for the award earlier this year.

“I am very proud that Jordan has continued to progress since completing his training with Stegta, and is set to achieve great things! Fingers crossed he has done well with his final presentation to the panel which will determine if he will become the overall national winner of the award.”
– Andrea Roberts, STEGTA Training Officer.

“We were proud to have Jordan Brophy announced as the North West regional winner of the Higher Apprentice award recently held at the AJ Bell stadium. Also that Daniel Eaton had been shortlisted for the same award! This was two of our four apprentices that were shortlisted. I also know that the North West had more applicants than any other region in the UK. So this was a fantastic achievement and a testament to the two guys!

This award was developed for Higher level apprentices in engineering disciplines who have done the most to seize the training and development opportunities presented to them during the final year of their Apprenticeship programme, and who have made significant contribution to support the business activities of their employer.

The winners from all six regions now face a panel interview and give a presentation on why they should be voted the national winner this is scheduled for 15th November in London.
The overall national winner will be announced at the EEF National Gala Dinner on 31 January 2017 again in London.”

– Tony Hickson, Human Resources Manager