RWG’s four-year apprenticeship programme combines classroom learning with on-the-job training, mentoring and college day release. In year one, the students attained SVQ Level 2 in Performing Engineering Operations, as well as a National Certificate in either Mechanical Maintenance or Aeronautical Engineering. During years two to four they were assigned to one of RWG’s businesses – Avon, RB211, Olympus or Engineering & Component Technology – where they worked towards SVQ Level 3 in an appropriate engineering discipline.
Keith Brady, RWG Managing Director said, “Rolls Wood Group has a long-established commitment to training and we are proud to see the first group of qualified apprentices come through our training centre. These students have worked extremely hard and we wish them every success as they further their careers with us. There are currently 34 apprentices within our training centre, and we have successfully trained more than 100 during Rolls Wood Group’s 21 year history.”
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Notes to editors:
Rolls Wood Group (Repair & Overhauls) Ltd is a joint venture between Rolls-Royce plc and Wood Group, providing maintenance, repair and overhaul services for Rolls-Royce Avon, RB211, Olympus, 501K and 570 series industrial aero-derivative gas turbines. The company has operating bases in the UK and US, and a joint venture, Rolls Wood OTEC, in Malaysia. For more information, visit www.rwgroup.com