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Work Based Learning

Future Skills Sandwell

Future Skills Sandwell
Block 300, Smethwick Enterprise Centre,Rolfe Street, Smethwick, West Midlands, B66 2AR

Tel : 0121 569 2089
Fax : 0121 558 7178

E-Mail : tony_robinson@sandwell.gov.uk
Web : www.futureskillssandwell.com

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Contacts

  • Tony Robinson 0121 569 2089

Introduction

Through its school Vocational Programme, Future Skills Sandwell (FSS) aims to help students realise the significance and relevance of their academic experience in the context of vocational educational training and Modern Apprenticeship Awards.

For Construction trainees, following the initial induction training period which lasts 6 weeks, trainees will move into employment and will be required to attend the training centre for one week in a 6 week period.

During the induction period, trainees undergo a series of short courses which must be passed. The training provider will also monitor the trainee's against agreed standards regarding attendance, punctuality, enthusiasm and suitability.

Facilities

  • Training centres within Sandwell and Dudley
  • All apprentices are employed status
  • Applications are considered from February onwards
  • For Construction, there are 2 start dates - July and September
  • All applicants undergo an initial assessment based on Mathematics and English
  • No specific start date is given. There is a rolling programme for this training area.

Opportunities

  • Provides a service within the BEST programme structure

Support

  • Support with career development through professional delivery by fully qualified staff in all vocational areas
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