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Dealers support industry leading apprenticeship
by CLAAS UK
The new in-house Apprenticeship Scheme is fully supported by the CUK dealer network and the new course which started this Autumn boasts its maximum intake of 23 students.
PURPOSE BUILT FOR EXCELLENCE
CLAAS is the only UK machinery manufacturer to deliver a specific in-house apprenticeship scheme under the one roof of the manufacturer, using purpose built facilities. Opened earlier this year the new development is an integral part of the CLAAS ACADEMY at the Saxham site headquarters.
WELCOMING OUR NEW STUDENTS
Following the inaugural intake of students in February, a further 23 students from dealerships throughout England, Wales and Ireland arrived at Saxham for the start of their 4-year blockrelease course in September. A further cohort of Scottish students were welcomed onto their course, provided by the Scottish Rural College (SRUC), Barony, Dumfries.
GROWING OUR OWN
The CLAAS Apprenticeship Scheme was introduced to help raise the standard of newly qualified engineers. By ‘growing our own’ CLAAS UK can ensure that the engineers of the future have been fully trained on the very latest CLAAS machinery and that they have the skill set to keep them abreast of technological advancements within the industry, including key franchises offered by our dealer network. During their apprenticeship, the students will study for a Level 3 Apprenticeship Standard in Land-Based Service Engineering Technician, delivered by dedicated CLAAS trainers alongside specialist product trainers from the main CLAAS ACADEMY. The new Apprentice Academy with its purpose built facilities and specialist fabrication, engine workshops and classrooms, to break-out areas and on-site restaurant, provide the students with some of the best training facilities in the UK. The 3 million Euros development is a worldwide first for the CLAAS Group and is being used as a blueprint for the instigation of similar programmes within the company’s global operation.
Students from dealerships across England, Wales and Ireland started their studies at the new industry leading Apprenticeship Academy at Saxham. From England and Wales: Amelia Kitchen, Charlie Denny, Luke Newell (CLAAS MANNS); Daniel Simpson, Daniel Thompson, Finnlay Carson, Frazer Hornby, Ruby Cutts (CLAAS EASTERN); Ben Matthews, William Vellacott (CLAAS WESTERN); Alfie Hay, Andrew Spark, Archie Burkill, Finlay Stobbs, James Walker, Owen Clapham, William Hall (RICKERBY); Joshua Bailey (MORRIS CORFIELD); Oliver Lowe (OLIVERS); Joseph Wayte (RIVERLEA); Sam Whiteman (ALKMONTON TRACTORS). And from Ireland, Ciaran Joyce and Emmet McKinley from KELLYS. Joining the CLAAS Apprenticeship course based at SRUC Barony are: Archie Kerr, Callum Adams and Luke McBurnie (GORDONS); Ivor Smith (GEDDES) and Lewis Bruce (SELLARS)
