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Everyone in this guide is either a student, staff member or friend of NETA Training. Our thanks to all involved.
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Engineering is not just a job, it’s a career, so start your future at NETA Training. We offer full-time engineering study programmes, apprenticeship training and T Levels all of which will give you the skills and knowledge of your chosen trade. With so much to offer, we are sure to find the right pathway for you. All of our instructors have many years of real industry experience to help you develop the skills and knowledge that will prepare you for industry demands. Health and safety is at the forefront of our ethos, which means at NETA you will be taught the safe practices and behaviours needed for the real world. Our interactive workshops are built to give you the hands-on experience you will need by using the industrial-scale equipment you will find in a real work environment. If you need any advice or support please call our team on 01642 616 936 or email us on apply@neta.co.uk
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4 NETA Training Prospectus 23/24 CONTENTS 34322824 WELCOME TO NETA 2 COME AND SEE FOR YOURSELF... 5 NETA LIFE 6 NETA MAP 8 STUDENT PERKS! 10 ENGLISH AND MATHS 11 SUCCESS STORY - GINO 12 SUCCESS STORY - ROB 13 HOW WE WILL SUPPORT YOU 14 PAYING FOR YOUR COURSE 16 CAREERS AND PROGRESSION 17 A GREAT PLACE TO LEARN 18 APPRENTICESHIP TRAINING 20 T LEVELS AND 14-16 PROVISION 21 CHOOSING THE RIGHT COURSE 22 OUR COURSE LIST 23 ELECTRICAL 24 MECHANICAL 28 FABRICATION 32 WELDING 34 SECOND YEARS AND RETURNING STUDENTS 36 APPLY NOW 37 SUCCESS STORY - BEN 38 GOING FROM STRENGTH TO STRENGTH 39 USEFUL CONTACTS 40 WHERE TO FIND US 41
5Tel: 01642 616 936 | Email: apply@neta.co.uk | www.neta.co.uk COME AND SEE FOR YOURSELF... COME AND SEE FOR YOURSELF… Our open events offer you the chance to take a look around, meet our expert teams and find out if this is the place for you. You will take a tour of the workshop, find out about our full range of opportunities and then grab yourself some refreshments as you chat to our instructors. Need some careers advice or help with your application? We offer that Ourtoo. open events take place throughout the year, so keep an eye on our social media pages and websites for all the latest events and updates. OPEN EVENT DATES: Thursday 13 th October 2022 Thursday 24th November 2022 Thursday 9 th February 2023 Thursday 4th May 2023 All open events listed are from 5.00pm - 7.00pm.
The workshops at NETA Training are not like any classroom you have been in before. We replicate the industrial environment to help get you ready for the real demands of working life. You will learn using large-scale equipment and that means applying the professional behaviours and health and safety standards you would find on any industrial site. At NETA the latest technology sits alongside some of the more traditional equipment, as we prepare you for working life in your chosen trade. Our objective is to give you the best possible chance of gaining meaningful employment and thrive in your future career.
At NETA you will take part in regular tutorials alongside your course. This is a chance to catch up with your tutor, keep track of your progress and get the support you need to plan your next steps.
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NETA LIFE NETA students completing practical activities during a visit from the Army NETA LIFE Former students, Jacob and Zak, who now work for PD Ports, visiting our current learners
ENRICHMENT
TUTORIALS
Being a student is about learning new skills, meeting new friends and building great memories. That’s why, alongside your course, you will get the chance to take part in trips, activities and events.
During the academic year we run Work Wise Week which is a full week jam packed with activities to help get you ready for the world of work! We have employer talks where we invite industry experts in to chat about business opportunities, site visits with local companies, CV writing workshops, team building activities and much more.
WORK WISE WEEK
Our first year apprentices sailed out on the River Tees with Lenny, our fourth year PD Ports’ apprentice!
7Tel: 01642 616 936 | Email: apply@neta.co.uk | www.neta.co.uk NETA LIFE
NETA students taking part in problem solving activities on our Army visit
CAREER READY LOGISTICS
an insight into life and careers in the armed forces our students get to try their hands at pontoon bridge building, puzzle solving and physical training.
Are you aware of the career opportunities that exist in the logistics industry? As part of our Logistics Academy, run in partnership with Career Ready and Stockton Riverside College, we work with employers to help raise awareness of logistics and encourage students to recognise the industry as a viable career option. The programme offers you the chance to take part in master classes, site visits and work with a mentor alongside your full-time study programme. Logistics Academy students will also carry out a placement or internship. Want to get involved? Ask us for more details!
ARMY CAMP Forget Celebrity SAS, when it comes to testing their stamina and team building skills, NETA students are among the best. Travelling to the Albemarle Barracks in Northumberland, our students have the opportunity to take on challenges designed to test both their physical and lateral thinking Offeringskills.
ACADEMY
Apprentice Ryan, learning to cutpipes by hand using an angle grinderat NETA
Football activities at NETA as partof Mental Health Awareness Week
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10 NETA Training Prospectus 23/24 STUDENT PERKS! STUDENT PERKS! FREE TRAVEL* Travelling to and from NETA couldn’t be easier, with bus routes available across Teesside. FREE OFFICEMICROSOFT365 Completely free for you to use! FIND OUT MORE AT: WWW.NETA.CO.UK/STUDENT-SUPPORT-WELLBEINGPRINTCREDITS Just another way to make life easier. *Subject to change. Conditions may apply. **Subject to eligibility criteria. Visit the bursary section of our website to check your eligibility. MEALS**FREE GYM ACCESS Check out the offers available at our Bede Sports Centre in Billingham or grab a pass to the sports centre next door to our partner site, Stockton Riverside College. DISCOUNTSSTUDENT Speak to our Student Support and Wellbeing team about all the latest offers and discounts! ADVICECAREERS You can get advice with your CV, careers and preparation.university
11 ENGLISH AND MATHS Tel: 01642 616 936 | Email: apply@neta.co.uk | www.neta.co.uk
English and maths. We want to help all of our students to develop their basic knowledge and pick up the qualifications to match. If you haven’t already achieved grade 9-4 in these subjects at GCSE, you will continue to work towards these qualifications alongside your full-time course or apprenticeship. DID YOU KNOW? For students under the age of 19 it is a Government requirement that you keep working towards these core GCSEs if you haven’t already achieved. Taylor NETA Training
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Be like Gino!
Gino started as a gas apprentice at NETA Training and now runs his own highly successful gas services business. He says he most enjoys the flexible working conditions and being his own boss.
“I get asked a lot where I did my training and I always tell them I went to NETA. The instructors are really helpful, they really support you and they have all the facilities you need in workshop.”the
There’s no place like home!
Rob started his career as a pipefitting apprentice at NETA, then went to work offshore. His career took him to Norway, all over the UK and Australia as a senior construction engineer. He then came back to NETA as a Programme Area Lead in engineering.
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“NETA gave me the platform to travel the world with work and gain knowledge.experienceskills,andIfeltthetimewasrighttoreturntoTeessideandpassonmyexperiencetothefuturegenerationofengineers/tradespeople.”
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SAFEGUARDING AND WELFARE
We offer a wide range of services to ensure you always feel safe and supported during your time with us.
STUDENT SUPPORT AND WELLBEING
EQUALITY AND DIVERSITY We value the diversity of the NETA community and promote inclusion for all. We make sure that all of our students receive the same provision and access to our services. We encourage a culture of respect and commit to tackling prejudice at all levels. By encouraging students and staff to share their own experiences, we aim to promote mutual understanding. Jacob Mechanical
With a dedicated welfare member of staff at NETA, we prioritise your safety at all times. We can offer advice, support and ensure that help can be sought from external agencies to enable the best outcomes for our students’ safety and overall wellbeing. If you should feel unsafe or feel you need to access support we are here to make sure you are heard and safe at all times.
The Student Support and Wellbeing Team are here to offer you support during your time at NETA. We organise activities and events throughout the year, giving you the chance to pick up new skills, find new interests and prepare for the future. Talk to us about joining our Student Union or helping to promote NETA by becoming a student ambassador. We can also help support you with any issues that might be affecting your studies, accessing advice and information on anything from financial worries to bullying, sexual health, drug or alcohol misuse. We also have great links with a number of external support services.
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We are committed to supporting you as you work towards your individual goals and aspirations. We welcome applications from students with special educational needs, learning disabilities/difficulties and/or other support needs. We will work with you to provide you with the right resources, support and services to meet your needs. To ensure we can provide the best support we will ask to see a copy of your Education and Health Care Plan or SEN (Special Educational Needs) Support Plan. This will allow us to understand your support needs and provide appropriate Wesupport.willwork with you, your family and your current provider to put in place a transition plan to help you settle into and adjust to life at NETA. We work closely with the local authorities to adhere to the Special Educational Needs and Disability Code of Practice (SEND) to meet the needs of our students.
Our Learning Support team ensures our learners receive the support they need. We can arrange a support interview and make sure the appropriate support is put in place. Our aim is to make sure our learners are respected and cared for as individuals and are encouraged and supported to reach their potential at all Learningtimes.support services include support for students who are visually impaired, have a hearing impairment, those with mobility issues, dyslexia, autism or any learning or physical difficulty and/or disability. For more details about our support services email: studentsupport@stockton.ac.uk
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PAYING FOR YOUR COURSE 16 NETA Training Prospectus 23/24 PAYING FOR YOUR COURSE If you are under 19 at the start of your course there should be no fees to pay. If you are aged 19 or above speak to our Admissions Team about fees, repayment and student loan opportunities*.
If you need support with travel, childcare, meals or equipment**, you will be invited to fill out a bursary application to determine if you are eligible to receive financial support during your studies at NETA Training. Students can also get a TOTUM card and sign up for online student discounts (such as Uni Days and Student Beans) giving discounts on music, fashion, books, films and much more. For more details about fees and funding visit our website. *Subject to any prior funding previously granted or obtained. **Subject to change.
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Tel: 01642 616 936 | Email: apply@neta.co.uk | www.neta.co.uk CAREERS AND PROGRESSION CAREERS PROGRESSIONAND Whether you have chosen your future career or not, our highly qualified and experienced Careers Advisors can help you plan the route to your success. We support you to make informed decisions about your future, help raise your aspirations and reach your full potential. NETA Training has Matrix Standard accreditation which confirms the outstanding, comprehensive advice and guidance delivered by the team. We are here for you, all year round. We offer impartial information, advice and guidance on: • Education • Training • Careers • Job search • Higher education • Technical qualifications • Apprenticeships • Current labour market information Our careers advice is based on an embedded programme of careers education and guidance which meets the Gatsby Good Career Guidance Benchmarks. These benchmarks ensure you have access to quality careers guidance, together with experience of the workplace, encounters with employers and current labour market information. This in turn ensures you can make informed decisions on your future career plans. HIGHER EDUCATION Are you thinking about moving on to university or further training after NETA? We will help introduce you to the many opportunities available, find the right course and university for you, and give you the skills to maximise your chances for success. Throughout your time here we offer: • UCAS preparation sessions offering advice on writing personal statements, using UCAS and exploring course choices • One-to-one advice and guidance during the application process • Supported entry schemes; we support students to apply for entry schemes which reduce the entry requirements at local and national universities • University workshop conferences and events (including Progression Day, UCAS Fair) • Trips to university open days such as Teesside, Northumbria etc. • Mock Interviews 17
Created with your future career in mind, we have two purpose-built facilities in Stockton, NETA and NETA (Lustrum). As a NETA student you will be based in our main site on Pennine Avenue, however elements of the course may be delivered over the road at NETA (Lustrum).
WORKSHOPS
Students and apprentices at Stockton’s NETA Training have been showing their support for Marske United Football Club. But rather than cheering from the side lines, the team of up-andcoming engineers were given the opportunity of putting their skills to good use by helping to restore the stands. The team were tasked with refurbishing and remodelling the young supporters’ stand, grinding and welding the metal frame, ready for the wooden slats that will make the platform. At NETA Training our staff and students are dedicated to helping build a better community and by becoming a NETA student you too could get involved and make a real difference.
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NETA’s workshops offer an industrial experience with equipment in the Instrument, Electrical and Mechanical areas replicating what you find in the workplace. Recent investment in our facilities has seen the installation of our new state of the art welding machines alongside our new T Level training areas.
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19Tel: 01642 616 936 | Email: apply@neta.co.uk | www.neta.co.uk A GREAT PLACE TO LEARN BEDE ISE Did you know you can study an engineering course at NETA Training and also take part in Bede Sixth Form College’s ISE Sport Academies? With options including women’s football and netball, men’s rugby and tennis, Bede offers a wide variety of sport programmes you can participate in as a NETA student.
This is Gine, she stands for Gender Innovation in Engineering and is our mascot for our new project aimed at Year 6 and Year 8 female learners. Gine is going to help raise the knowledge and aspiration of young females by getting them to consider engineering as a career option. There are so many positives to becoming an engineer and at NETA we have many different options and fields of work you can go into, so we are really excited about this project.
BTEC Diploma Instrumentation & Control student, Harriette
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If you feel ready to start work then an apprenticeship could be the right choice for you. At NETA we work with more than 500 businesses, so we know what employers are looking for in their new recruits as part of our application, testing and interview process. We can help match you with employers who are looking for an apprentice. Alternatively, you may find a sponsor company who is willing to take you through your Onceapprenticeship.youhavefound a company, we will set up a detailed training plan which will be in line with both the company’s and the external awarding organisation’s requirements and in line with the apprenticeship standard.
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22 NETA Training Prospectus 23/24 CHOOSING THE RIGHT COURSE FOR YOU CHOOSING THE RIGHT COURSE FOR YOU We want you to feel happy and confident on your course, so here’s a few tips for making the right choice… • Think about what you are good at and the subject areas you enjoy most • Consider how you learn best, do you enjoy learning the theory or are you more of a hands-on practical learner? • Have you got a future career in mind? If so, find out what qualifications you need Remember, there are more routes to your chosen career than you might think. Have a chat with our Admissions Team, careers advisor or teachers, about the best option for you.
OUR COURS E LIST DIDKNOW?YOU All of the studentsprospectusthroughoutlearnersthisarerealfromNETATraining!Doyourecogniseanyone? Rhodri NETA Training *Course availability will be subject to group sizes, entry requirements and capacity.
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ELECTRICAL25LEVEL 2 – VRQ IN TECHNOLOGIESENGINEERING Duration: 1 year WHAT WILL I DO? • Electrical Testing & Inspection • Electrical Principles • Health & Safety • CCNSG Safety Passport • Basic Power Tools/Hand Tools • Design & Draughting using Computer Aided Design (CAD) • Motor Control • Electrical Fault Finding • Applying for Jobs, CV Writing and Interview Techniques YOU NEED: Functional skills maths and English level 1 or equivalent. WHAT’S NEXT? You could move on to study Level 3 VRQ or BTEC Subsidiary Diploma. LEVEL 3 –TECHNOLOGIESENGINEERINGDIPLOMASUBSIDIARYVRQIN Duration: 1 year WHAT WILL I DO? • Health & Safety • CCNSG Safety Passport • Basic Power Tools/Hand Tools • Electrical Principles • Electrical Drawings & Symbols • Applying for Jobs, CV Writing and Interview Techniques Practical training in different electrical engineering disciplines, which could include: • Motor Control Systems • Electrical Installation & Testing • Wiring & Testing Circuits YOU NEED: GCSE in English, maths and science at grades 4+ or equivalent level 2. WHAT’S NEXT? Progression on to a higher level engineering qualification. HOW DO I APPLY? Visit our website on www.neta.co.uk or contact the team on 01642 616 936 or apply@neta.co.uk
26 NETA Training Prospectus 23/24 ELECTRICAL LEVEL 3 – BTEC CERTIFICATEEXTENDED TECHNOLOGIESENGINEERINGIN Duration: 1 year WHAT WILL I DO? • Health & Safety • CCNSG Safety Passport • Basic Power Tools/Hand Tools • Electrical Principles • Electrical Drawings & Symbols • Applying for Jobs, CV Writing and Interview Techniques Practical training in different electrical engineering disciplines, which could include: • Motor Control Systems • Electrical Installation & Testing • Wiring & Testing Circuits • Programmable Logic Controllers (PLC) YOU NEED: GCSE in English, maths and science at grades 5+ or equivalent level 2. WHAT’S NEXT? Progression on to a higher level engineering qualification. HOW DO I APPLY? Visit our website on www.neta.co.uk or contact the team on 01642 616 936 or apply@neta.co.uk Joe Electrical
ELECTRICAL27Tel: 01642 616 936 | Email: apply@neta.co.uk | www.neta.co.uk WHAT CAN I EARN? Electrical Engineer £36,700 Electrician £34,430 Electrical Technician £31,883 Information sourced from uk.indeed.com in July 2022 and is based on average UK estimates of wages per year.
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29Tel: 01642 616 936 | Email: apply@neta.co.uk | www.neta.co.uk MECHANICAL LEVEL 2 – VRQ IN TECHNOLOGIESENGINEERING Duration: 1 year WHAT WILL I DO? • Health & Safety • CCNSG Safety Passport • Basic Power Tools/Hand Tools • Cutting & Shaping • Turning/Milling • Bench Fitting • Applying for Jobs, CV Writing and Interview Techniques Practical training in different mechanical engineering disciplines, which could include: • Design & Draughting using Computer Aided Design (CAD) • Mechanical Installation • Bench Fitting • Cutting and Shaping • Turning/Milling YOU NEED: Functional skills level 2 in maths and English or equivalent for VRQ. WHAT’S NEXT? You could move on to study the Level 3 VRQ or BTEC Subsidiary Diploma in Mechanical. LEVEL 3 –TECHNOLOGIESENGINEERINGDIPLOMASUBSIDIARYVRQIN Duration: 1 year WHAT WILL I DO? • Health & Safety • CCNSG Safety Passport • Basic Power Tools/Hand Tools • Bench Fitting • Cutting & Shaping • Turning/Milling • Mechanical Principles • Applying for Jobs, CV Writing and Interview Techniques YOU NEED: GCSE in English, maths and science at grades 4+ or equivalent level 2. WHAT’S NEXT? Progression on to a higher level engineering qualification. HOW DO I APPLY? Visit our website on www.neta.co.uk or contact the team on 01642 616 936 or apply@neta.co.uk
30MECHANICAL NETA Training Prospectus 23/24 HOW DO I APPLY? Visit our website on www.neta.co.uk or contact the team on 01642 616 936 or apply@neta.co.uk Jacob Dominic& Mechanical WHAT CAN I EARN? Maintenance Manager £36,602 Mechanical Technician £29,922 Mechanical Fitter £27,738 Information sourced from uk.indeed.com in July 2022 and is based on average UK estimates of wages per year.
MECHANICAL31Tel: 01642 616 936 | Email: apply@neta.co.uk | www.neta.co.uk LEVEL 3 –TECHNOLOGIESENGINEERINGDIPLOMASUBSIDIARYBTECIN Duration: 1 year WHAT WILL I DO? • Health & Safety • CCNSG Safety Passport • Basic Power Tools/Hand Tools • Bench Fitting • Cutting & Shaping • Turning/Milling • Mechanical Principles • Applying for Jobs, CV Writing and Interview Techniques Practical training in different engineering industry disciplines, which could include: • Design & Draughting using Computer Aided Design (CAD) • Mechanical Installation • Mechanical Maintenance • Pumps & Valves • Gears and Gearboxes YOU NEED: GCSE in English, maths and science at grades 5+ or equivalent level 2. WHAT’S NEXT? Progression on to a higher level engineering qualification.
32 Sam Fabrication WHAT CAN I EARN? Fabrication Manager £40,522 Plater £31,072 Fabricator £32,880 Information sourced from uk.indeed.com in July 2022 and is based on average UK estimates of wages per year.
Tel: 01642 616 936 | Email: apply@neta.co.uk | www.neta.co.uk FABRICATION33LEVEL 2 – VRQ IN TECHNOLOGIESENGINEERING Duration: 1 year WHAT WILL I DO? • Health & Safety • CCNSG Safety Passport • Basic Power Tools/Hand Tools • Cutting & Shaping using Fabrication Techniques • Tack Welding using Different Processes • Gas Cutting - Manual & Machine • Plating • Applying for Jobs, CV Writing and Interview Techniques Practical training in different engineering industry disciplines, which could include: • Fabrication & Welding • Design & Draughting using Computer Aided Design (CAD) • Mechanical Installation YOU NEED: Functional skills level 1 in maths and English or equivalent for VRQ. WHAT’S NEXT? Progression to a level 3 engineering qualification. LEVEL 3 –TECHNOLOGIESENGINEERINGDIPLOMASUBSIDIARYVRQIN Duration: 1 year WHAT WILL I DO? • Health & Safety • CCNSG Safety Passport • Use of Fabrication Power Tools/Hand Tools • Applying for Jobs, CV Writing and Interview Techniques • Cutting & Shaping Techniques – Thermal and Non-Thermal • Tack Welding using Multiple Processes • Gas Cutting - Manual & Machine • Plating • Pattern Development including Radial Line and Parallel Line YOU NEED: GCSE in English, maths and science at grades 4+ or equivalent level 2. WHAT’S NEXT? Progression to a higher level engineering qualification. HOW DO I APPLY? Visit our website on www.neta.co.uk or contact the team on 01642 616 936 or apply@neta.co.uk
34 WHAT CAN I EARN? Welding Engineer £37,500 Welder £30,888 Welding Inspector £34,000 Information sourced from uk.indeed.com in July 2022 and is based on average UK estimates of wages per year. HOW DO I APPLY? Visit our website on www.neta.co.uk or contact the team on 01642 616 936 or apply@neta.co.uk
Tel: 01642 616 936 | Email: apply@neta.co.uk | www.neta.co.uk WELDING35LEVEL 2 – VRQ IN TECHNOLOGIESENGINEERING Duration: 1 year WHAT WILL I DO? • Health & Safety • CCNSG Safety Passport • Basic Power Tools/Hand Tools • Applying for Jobs, CV Writing and Interview Techniques Practical training in different engineering industry disciplines, which could include: • Fabrication & Welding • Design & Draughting • Gas Cutting - Manual & Machine • Plating • Metal Inert Gas (MIG) • Tungsten Inert Gas (TIG) • Manual Metal Arc (MMA) • Non-Destructive Testing (NDT) & Destructive Testing Techniques (DT) YOU NEED: Functional skills maths and English level 1 or equivalent. WHAT’S NEXT? Progression to a level 3 engineering qualification. LEVEL 3 –TECHNOLOGIESENGINEERINGDIPLOMASUBSIDIARYVRQIN Duration: 1 year WHAT WILL I DO? • Health & Safety • CCNSG Safety Passport • Basic Power Tools/Hand Tools • Apply for Jobs, CV Writing and Interview Techniques Practical training in different engineering industry disciplines, which could include: • Fabrication & Welding • Design & Draughting • Gas Cutting - Manual & Machine • Plating • Metal Inert Gas (MIG) • Tungsten Inert Gas (TIG) • Manual Metal Arc (MMA) • Non-Destructive Testing (NDT) & Destructive Testing Techniques (DT) YOU NEED: GCSE in English, maths and science at grades 4+ or equivalent level 2. WHAT’S NEXT? Progression to a higher level engineering qualification.
All of our one-year Level 3 VRQ Subsidiary Diplomas can be topped up to a full Level 3 VRQ Extended Diploma with a second year of study. Talk to your tutor about your progression opportunities. If you have achieved a subsidiary or part completed* diploma with another training provider or college, talk to us about completing your second year with NETA FirstTraining.year BTEC learners who achieved a Level 3 National Extended Certificate in Engineering can progress onto the Level 3 National Diploma in Engineering. Level 3 VRQ Extended Diploma in Engineering Technologies in the following disciplines: • Mechanical • Fabrication/Welding • Electrical Level 3 BTEC Diploma in Engineering in the following disciplines: • Mechanical • Electrical HOW DO I APPLY? Visit our website on www.neta.co.uk or contact the team on 01642 616 936 or apply@neta.co.uk *Subject to prior qualifications
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APPLY NOW Applying is easy, simply fill in the application form at the back of this guide, you can also apply online at www.neta.co.uk/apply or give us a call on 01642 616936 and we can talk you through the process. Individual courses have their own entry requirements, so check the relevant course page. If you meet the entry requirements you will then be given a conditional offer to join us, subject to eligibility. You will be invited in for a chat, this is nothing to worry about, it is just to make sure the course is right for you and it gives you the chance to ask any questions. 37Tel: 01642 616 936 | Email: apply@neta.co.uk | www.neta.co.uk APPLY NOW Charlotte NETA Training
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One year into his apprenticeship, during our Work Wise Week this year, we took our students to Katmex to see how Ben was getting on! Enjoying his apprenticeship, Ben said: “The best bit about NETA is technical skills, you are being taught from experienced engineers and people from a trade background.” chose to go into this so that I could
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The Ofsted report, which was published in summer 2022, recognised the support that all learners, of all ages and abilities, across the group receive helping them develop their employability skills, confidence and resilience. There was further praise for the curriculum which is shaped to meet the needs of the local economy, employers and the priorities of the local enterprise partnership.
The Education Training Collective comprises NETA Training, Bede Sixth Form, Redcar and Cleveland College, Stockton Riverside College and The Skills Academy (Billingham).
39Tel: 01642 616 936 | Email: apply@neta.co.uk | www.neta.co.uk GOING FROM STRENGTH TO STRENGTH
Going from strength to strength!
Here at NETA Training, we are proud to be graded Good with Outstanding features by Ofsted. As part of the Education Training Collective, the group has been particularly recognised for its ‘Outstanding’ education programmes for young people, leadership and management, behaviour and attitudes and personal development, and rated ‘Good’ in all other areas. For all our young people that means, as a student at NETA, you can expect fantastic training from our team who are experts at what they do in a learning environment with “a strong culture of positive respect”.
40 NETA Training Prospectus 23/24 USEFUL CONTACTS All the information in this guide is correct at the time of going to print. We reserve the right to make any necessary changes or withdraw courses. NETA.Training neta_training neta_traininggroup company/neta-trainingneta_training Find us on social media... NETA 01642Reception616936 Student Bursary 01642 631 337 Welfare SafeguardingandOfficers01642616936 Admissions Team 01642 865 566
Tel: 01642 616 936 | Email: apply@neta.co.uk | www.neta.co.uk 41 WHERE TO FIND US WHERE TO FIND US NETA Training Pennine Avenue, Portrack TS18Stockton-on-TeesLane,2RJ NETA Training –Lustrum Facility NETA Training, Unit LustrumB, Industrial Park Estate, TS18Stockton-on-Tees2QQ You will mostly be taught at our main site on Pennine Avenue.
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Tel: 01642 616 936 Email: apply@neta.co.uk www.neta.co.uk NETA Training Group, Pennine Avenue, Portrack Lane,TS18Stockton-on-Tees2RJ Did you know? We have made a pledge to reduce our carbon footprint, improve sustainability, increase recycling and cut back on our general waste. That’s why, when you have finished with this guide we are asking you to pass it on to a friend or family member, recycle it, or return it to us at the freepost address below. Thank you! Freepost StocktonRTGX-KLYB-JYJSRiversideCollegeHarvardAvenueThornabySTOCKTON-ON-TEESTS176FB This prospectus is printed locally in the North East! The laminate on the outside cover is biofriendly and the inside paper is part of FSC, which is sustainably sourced and made from 100% recyclable materials.
