Australia
Perth
Score offer a 4-year apprenticeship, at which at the end of the apprenticeship, the employee will be a qualified Technician. The apprenticeship is a mixture of practical and theoretical learning.
Once applications are received, they are reviewed, and candidates are shortlisted by phone screening and an assessment. If successful Score will contact individuals to invite them to the next stage of the recruitment process which consists of inviting the applicant to attend 30-minute assessment and 30-minute interview.
Yes, apprentices are paid an hourly wage for each hour worked, inclusive of hours spent training.
Brisbane
Score offer a 4-year apprenticeship, at which at the end of the apprenticeship, the employee will be a qualified Technician. The apprenticeship is a mixture of practical and theoretical learning.
Applications for the apprenticeship scheme are posted on employment websites in the last quarter in the calendar year. Applicants are to complete and aptitude test, if successful the applicants will then be invited for an interview.
Yes, apprentices are paid an hourly wage for each hour worked, inclusive of hours spent training.
Europe
Norway
The apprenticeships in Norway is 4 years, they consist of 2 years at school and 2 years as apprentices within the business.
Industrial Mechanic, Automation, Logistics, Office and Administration
Once applications have been received, they will be reviewed and those who meets the criteria will be invited to attend an interview.
There may be an option to partake in a placement during the second school year to 6 weeks, distributed over the school year.
Yes, apprentices are paid an hourly wage for each hour worked, inclusive of hours spent training.
Year 1
The first year of the scheme is to work toward attaining a Level 2 IVQ Technician Diploma in Mechanical Engineering.
Year 2-3
Upon completion of year 1 and attainment of the Diploma, the apprentices progress to years 2 & 3 of the apprenticeship where they commence work and on the job training. Each apprentice does 6 months rotations in various departments in order to gain knowledge of Score’s operations.
Year 4
Upon successful completion of year 3, an apprentice then progresses to Level 4 of the programme; working towards attaining Level 3 IVQ Technician Diploma in Mechanical Engineering. This is split between College and on the job/practical learning.
United Kingdom
Scotland
The apprenticeship in the UK for Engineering and Mechanical is a 6-year programme comprising of 4 years as an Apprentice, followed by 2 years as a Valve Technician Trainee.
The Administration apprenticeship is a 4-year programme.
Engineering, Mechanical, Administration
Engineering apprenticeships
National 5 qualification or above in Maths, English and one from Physics, Graphic Communication, Craft Design, Engineering Science or a relevant Skills for Work qualification.
Administration apprenticeships
National 5 grades or equivalent in Administration , English and Maths.
Engineering and Mechanical applicants must pass an Aptitude Test before being invited to interview.
Administration applicants must complete an English and Maths test.
Yes, apprentices are paid an hourly wage for each hour worked, inclusive of hours spent training.
ENGINEERING & MECHANICAL
Year 1
Trainees undertake an intense learning programme to achieve their Performing Engineering Operations (PEO) Level 2. The focus of the first year of the apprenticeship is on the basics of Engineering, Health, Safety, Environment and Quality Systems applied within the organisation.
Year 2-3
Upon completion of year 1 and attainment of the PEO Level 2, the apprentices progress to years 2 & 3 of the apprenticeship where they commence work and on the job training. Trainees are given the opportunity to work within various departments within the company. These two years will result in completion of a National Certificate (NC) subject to begin integration into a Higher National Certificate (HNC) Level of study towards a relevant Engineering discipline.
Year 4
This consists of Technician Training during which the company continue to support and invest in the trainee’s continued development. Training at this stage is tailored to meet the needs of the individual and the organisation by applying a continuous professional development philosophy.
During this time trainees achieve their HNC in Engineering or Engineering Practice and Scottish Vocational Qualification (SVQ) Level 3 in a subject relevant to their chosen career path.
Year 5-6
Enhanced training in specialist functions is given to trainees as they begin to move towards their probable career paths.
The format of the programme allows both individual and the company to identify and develop the trainee’s aptitudes in specific areas. There may also be the opportunity to attend university at this stage to obtain a relevant Engineering Degree.
Burnley
The apprenticeship at Hycrome is currently a 4-year Training Scheme.
The apprentices for Hycrome recruit via Burnley College, they hold open evenings for students where Score and other companies attend.
Hycrome offer apprenticeships for Mechanical Engineering, Laboratory Technicians and Business Administration.
Applicants for the apprenticeship programme must have GCSE Maths, English and Science. Grade C or above.
Yes, apprentices are paid an hourly wage for each hour worked, inclusive of hours spent training.
Year 1
The first year of the scheme is consists of 4 days in the workshops and 1-day classroom learning each week. The training centre is Burnley College.
Training includes Workplace H&S, Workshop Skills, Engineering Modules, NVQ Level 1 Performing Engineering Operations and working towards ONC National Certificate.
Year 2
The second-year apprentices will still be working towards ONC National Certificate during this year. This year consists of 4 days in the workshop and 1-day classroom learning each week. The training centre is Burnley College.
Year 3
Upon successful completion of year 2, an apprentice then will be working towards a HNC Higher National Certificate. This consists of 4 days in the workshops and 1-day classroom learning each week. The training centre is Burnley College.
Year 4
The final year of the apprenticeship is where apprentices finish their HNC Higher National Certificate and complete the apprenticeship programme.
Americas
Trinidad
The apprenticeship in Trinidad is a 6-year Engineering Training Scheme comprising of 4 years as an Engineering Apprentice, followed by 2 years as a Valve Technician Trainee.
Applicants for the apprenticeship programme must have four CXC passes inclusive of Maths and English
Applicants must pass an Aptitude Test before being invited to interview.
Yes, apprentices are paid an hourly wage for each hour worked, inclusive of hours spent training.
Year 1
The first year of the scheme is to work toward attaining a Level 2 IVQ Technician Diploma in Mechanical Engineering.
Year 2-3
Upon completion of year 1 and attainment of the Diploma, the apprentices progress to years 2 & 3 of the apprenticeship where they commence work and on the job training. Each apprentice does 6 months rotations in various departments in order to gain knowledge of Score’s operations.
Year 4
Upon successful completion of year 3, an apprentice then progresses to Level 4 of the programme; working towards attaining Level 3 IVQ Technician Diploma in Mechanical Engineering. This is split between College and on the job/practical learning.
Year 5-6
Upon attainment of the IVQ Level 3 Diploma in Engineering an apprentice then is working as a Valve Technician Trainee. After the 6th year they are considered time served Apprentices.
