EEF Technology Centre Newsletter Issue 1
February 2009
Welcome to the first ever edition of the EEF Technology Centre Newsletter, where we hope to keep you informed on what’s happening here at the centre
I had a great time during my training at EEF Technology Centre. Not only did I learn a lot, I also made a whole new bunch of friends. The Recruitment Team not only helped me to update my CV, they
Here at the EEF Technology Centre we believe we have the finest engineering and manufacturing training workshops in the West Midlands – if not the UK! We have invested over 1 million pounds in recent years on equipment and we have the experienced and skilled instructors to enable us to deliver high quality training whether they be the traditional skills of Fitting, Electrical/Mechanical Maintenance, Welding, Turning, Milling or the more advanced CNC/CAD/CAM skills EEF Technology Centre holds contracts with the key funding agencies and ensures that your company costs are kept to a minimum. We explore every channel of funding available and ensure that any funding obtained, on your behalf, is used to offset the cost of your training programme
arranged interviews for me and I am now employed by an engineering firm in central Birmingham and thoroughly enjoy the work that I do
JAMES W APPRENTICE JULY 2008
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OPEN DAY FEBRUARY 2009
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Peter Winebloom Manager Apprentices & Skills
EEF TECHNOLOGY CENTRE TRAINING NEWS
APPRENTICE IN THE SPOTLIGHT THIS ISSUE GEMMA FLETCHER Gemma Fletcher is 17 years old and has recently started her Engineering Apprentice training, here at the EEF Technology Centre and is employed by Goodrich Actuation Systems. Gemma travels from Wolverhampton by train to the centre each day and enjoys the camaraderie of other apprentices travelling back and forwards to the centre. Gemma is working towards her Apprenticeship in Advanced Engineering that incorporates NVQ’s levels 2 & 3, Key Skills and a Technical Certificate. One of only two female apprentices at the centre this year, Gemma enjoys the competition at the centre and aims to achieve good results in all sections that she works on. Having attended Dormston School in Dudley, Gemma left school with B – C grades in English Language & Literature, Maths, Double Science, ICT, History, Citizenship, Child Development, R.E and Drama – which have helped her secure her position here at the centre and her employment with Goodrich.
Gemma Fletcher with Instructor John Levesley Centre Lathe Turning training
Apprentices are the platform for the future for every engineering
Since starting here on 2nd September 2008 Gemma has completed her training on various sections, which include: Centre Lathe, Milling, CAD and Key Skills. Her Instructors have enjoyed teaching Gemma and feel that she will do well in the future.
company. But many organisations are unclear about their requirements, or how to ensure they find reliable, effective schemes –
INSTRUCTOR IN THE SPOTLIGHT THIS ISSUE JOHN LEVESLEY
and this is where EEF Technology
John Levesley has been employed by the EEF Technology Centre as a
We will find you young people, help
Centre Lathe Turning Instructor for a number of years and has seen a large number of apprentices go through the centre and complete their apprenticeships and commence their careers within the Manufacturing Industry.
the way. you plan and organise the training to national standards, and support you and your apprentice throughout the apprenticeship.
John’s role is to teach youngsters to operate Centre Lathe Machines in a safe and proficient manner, as well as teaching basic engineering skills, a role that he thoroughly enjoys.
We will provide flexible ‘off the job’ training in our workshops, and develop an ‘on the job’ training
John started his career as an apprentice himself, employed by Cincimatic Milacrom and continued to work there on a variety of conventional and CNC Machines.
Centre provides help every step of
He has over 40 years experience of Machine Tool
manufacturing and it is this experience that he uses to good use to teach the apprentices of today. John says, “Students must have a willingness to learn, and a sense of curiosity that makes them want to find out about things, and why and how they work. A good positive attitude is paramount as this indicates whether or not a student will progress well”. John is due to retire September 2009, and he is looking forward to the time when he can tinker about in his garage, mending gadgets that he has not got round to and to continue delivering private training courses on a parttime basis for the EEF Technology Centre.
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programme, to suit your company. For more information, please contact our Recruitment Team on 0121 707 1414 Alternatively, if you know of a young person that would like a career in engineering please direct them to www.apprentices.co.uk or ask them to contact our Recruitment Team on 0121 707 1414
EEF TECHNOLOGY CENTRE TRAINING NEWS
Staff use their knowledge to make lessons interesting and participative. Learners enjoy the ‘off the job’ training and find it to be very stimulating ALI Report
NATIONAL QUALITY MARK FOR EEF TECHNOLOGY CENTRE
EEF Technology Centre has been accredited with the nationally recognised quality mark for organisations that provide support to individuals to make learning and work more accessible – the matrix Standard. As a specialist Work Based Learning provider, our aims are to help learners fulfill their potential and experience through an industrial/educational environment, which responds to individual needs and stimulates and challenges each and every learner. Working with over 500 candidates, we wanted to ensure that these learners were receiving the best information, advice and guidance (IAG) possible, and as an organisation, we decided that the matrix standard would help us to reinforce our already existing systems and processes. Commenting, Graham Cowan – Quality Manager said: “EEF Technology Centre first engaged with the matrix standard in 2007 when senior managers at the centre signed a commitment to work towards the matrix Standard. Since signing that commitment we have gone through a number of changes in the way we work to embed the provision of IAG within the whole ethos of the centre. This has made us more focused on our learners and better able to work with our partners in our Work Based Learning provision.”
WELCOME TO ADRIAN KNIGHT Who joined the EEF Technology Centre in January as a Bench/Welding Instructor. His appointment adds valuable welding skills to the centre’s portfolio
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EEF TECHNOLOGY CENTRE TRAINING NEWS
Forthcoming Training Courses 17th Edition Wiring Regulations (City & Guilds 2382 – 10) Dates: March, May, July, September and November 2009 £465.00 + VAT per person, plus £50.00 + VAT City & Guilds registration fee This course is designed to take delegates through the main sections of the new wiring regulations and prepare delegates for the on-line City and Guilds examination Upon successful completion of the course delegates will be able to relate the IEE 17th edition wiring regulations to electrical installation work practices, achieving the City & Guilds certification
What our clients think of us… Thank you very much for taking me so expertly through the mysteries of CNC machining. I have
For more information or to reserve your place on this course, please
learned a lot and can relate
telephone the course administrator on 0121 707 1414
better to the challenges and
Safe Mounting of Abrasive Wheels Dates: 19th March, 14th May, 16th July, 15th October & 10th December 2009 £200.00 + VAT per person This programme is aimed at employees who will change and mount abrasive wheels on a variety of machines and equipment, which will include surface, cylindrical off-hand and portable grinders etc. The course is designed to enable employees to mount abrasive wheels correctly and safely. For more information or to reserve your place on this course, please telephone the course administrator on 0121 707 1414
Safe Use of Power Presses for Press Setters Dates: 18th & 19th February, 10th & 11th June, 10th & 11th August, 21st & 22nd October & 16th & 17th December 2009 £400.00 + VAT per person This course will cover the Statutory Requirements laid down by the Provision and Use of Work Equipment Regulations 1998 (as applied to Power Presses), Approved Code of Practice and guidance. A course which will teach candidates who set, adjust or try out tools in Power Presses to apply safe working practices. On completion of this course delegates will have developed a more positive and systematic approach to safer working practices/methods. For more information or to reserve your place on this course, please telephone the course administrator on 0121 707 1414
Our mission is to ensure engineering and manufacturing companies are provided with world-class training provision
For details on all of our training courses, please take a look at our website at
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opportunities that such machines can offer Mr. P Jones Introduction to CNC Machining November 2008
EEF TECHNOLOGY CENTRE TRAINING NEWS
Train to Gain Success
FUNDING IS AVAILABLE FOR COMPANIES TO UPSKILL THEIR WORKFORCE THROUGH THE TRAIN TO GAIN INITIATIVE Additional funding is now available for learners who have already achieved a 1st NVQ Level 2 who now wish to complete a 2nd NVQ Level 2 A similar arrangement is also in place for learners who have already achieved a NVQ Level 3 who now wish to move on to a 2nd NVQ Level 3
LEVEL 2 NVQ’s Available: • • • • • • • •
Distribution and Warehouse Business Improvement Techniques Engineering Maintenance Fabrication and Welding Material Process and Finishing Mechanical Manufacturing Performing Manufacturing Operations Team Leading
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Containers Printers UK Ltd is one of the leading Aerosol manufacturers in the UK, supplying many markets such as the lucrative Personal Care, fragrance, cosmetic, pharmaceutical, household & car care Industry with aerosols. The company selected the EEF Technology Centre to train and assess their four key personnel in specialist machine setting, quality and inspection techniques and revisited health and safety current requirements, Has the training made a difference? Matt Stanfield (Operations Manager) said ‘There has been a significant improvement in team working and motivation. The training and qualification has given each person a confidence boost and has enabled them to make valuable contributions to specific projects which we are undertaking’. The team thought it was worthwhile; the trainer/assessor appointed by the EEF Technology Centre made the learning enjoyable, interesting, company focused and worthwhile, ‘learning by doing, has helped me with my general daily work and has made me realise that learning something new can be fun’.
LEVEL 3 NVQ’s Available: • • • • • • • •
Four specialist machine setter/operators employed by Container Printers (Birmingham) have been awarded NVQ level 2 (PMO) that was funded through the Train to Gain initiative. (Left to right Mohammed Ali, Sajad Mahmood, Craig Davies and Sadik Hamed)
Engineering Maintenance Occupational Health and Safety Materials, Processing and Finishing Engineering Toolmaking Engineering Leadership Fabrication and Welding Business Improvement Techniques Mechanical Manufacturing Engineering Engineering Technical Support
Congratulations goes to eight employees at Kimal plc based in Bromsgrove, who all achieved NVQ Level 2 in Performing Manufacturing Operations funded through the Train to Gain programme
For further information regarding this exciting government funded initiative, please contact Jeff Matthews, Business Development Manager on 0121 707 1414
Well Done to: Linda Broomfield Mandy Brookes Nicola Marriott Julia Cragg
Employees at Kimal plc who develop, manufacture, market and distribute medical device technology
Glen Roland Sarah Clevlow Neil Harris Jane Claridge
EEF TECHNOLOGY CENTRE TRAINING NEWS
‘CONGRATULATIONS’ THIS MONTH GO TO… Sam Stokes and Ben Strain - two of our first year apprentices who have secured employment at Aero Engine Controls and will be continuing with their apprenticeships And finally…‘Congratulations and Well Done’ go to the following people who have achieved examination passes for the City & Guilds 17th Edition Wiring Sam Stokes & Ben Strain
Regulations 2382-10, 2382-20 and Portable Appliance Testing 2377-12
Luke Wallin also one of our first year apprentices who has secured employment with Somers Forge Ltd
This brings the total to 153 electrical people who have achieved this new award since March 2008
Well Done to: Luke Wallin
Paul Reeve/ Kevin McCallog/ Michael Stuart
Steven Turner who has secured employment with B. Mason and Sons Ltd
Meggitt Aircraft Braking Systems Michael Evans Integrated Water Services Audrius Asadauskas
Steven Turner
Also congratulations to David Martin who is employed by Arqiva Ltd who has completed his apprenticeship framework six months ahead of schedule and has achieved NVQ2 and NVQ3, Key skills and a BTEC National Certificate - very well done
MGI Coutier Richard Keddy/ Mark Henebury / David Ashley Alcoa Europe Alan Hemming/Rupert Thomas Birmingham International Airport Robert Gibbs/ Iain McGill
Congratulations to employees at TRW (Perry Barr) who have all
Weatherite Electrical Ltd
achieved an NVQ Level 2 in
Trevor Dixon EEF Technology Centre
Performing Manufacturing Operations Well Done to: Avtar Bunger
Mike Davies EEF Technology Centre Jim Phillips EEF Technology Centre
Carl Lowe Dalvinder Shubh Barbara Miles David Penicott Luke Tonks
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EEF TECHNOLOGY CENTRE TRAINING NEWS
APPRENTICES LOOKING FOR WORK The apprentices listed below are half way through their first year off-the-job training and are looking for employment – can you help them?
Steven Litherland – main interest is CNC/Toolmaking
Punit Ghedia – Maintenance Technician Mechanical/Electrical
Daniel Fellows – looking for Machining/CAD
Russell Davidson – Maintenance Mechanical/Electrical
David Slater – CNC/Bench Fitting
Richard Ferguson – Maintenance Mechanical/Electrical
Matthew Shields – Machining/Milling/Turning
Alex Latham - Maintenance Mechanical/Electrical
Ben Swaby – CNC
Nathaniel Martin – Maintenance Mechanical/Electrical (has excelled in CAD)
Bernard Conlon – CNC/Machining/Bench Fitting Tom Shephard – Manufacturing
For more information on the apprentices above, please contact Barry Jones on 0121 707 1414 or email: bjones@eef.org.uk We can supply CV’s, Time keeping records and Instructor/Section reviews on all candidates and are available on request
DATES FOR YOUR DIARY OPEN DAY EEF Technology Centre 18th February 2009 10.00am to 4.00pm Come and have a look around our training centre and find out what we do and how we could help you. This invitation is open to Companies, Parents & Guardians and Young People who are interested in an Apprenticeship in Engineering. For more information please contact Jeff Matthews on 0121 707 1414 or email: jmatthews@eef.org.uk or just turn up on the day
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