COLEGAUCYMRU ANNUAL CONFERENCE ON 26 MAY 2011 LEADING APPRENTICESHIPS WORKSHOP

1. COLEGAUCYMRU ANNUAL CONFERENCE ON 26 MAY 2011 LEADING APPRENTICESHIPS WORKSHOP SHARED APPRENTICESHIP SCHEME IN CARMARTHENSHIRE

2. CCTAL INTRODUCTION • Carmarthenshire Construction Training Association Ltd has been in existence for over 22 years • It was formed to provide a forum to develop and implement the training requirements of local construction employers • In 2001 it became the first Independent Construction Training Association in Wales • In 2008 it changed its status to a Company Limited by Guarantee

3. COMPANIES ASSOCIATED WITH THE SHARED APPRENTICESHIP SCHEME • Allwood Joinery Ltd • Anglian Windows • Bassett & Macgregor Ltd • B J Thomas & Son Ltd • Carmarthenshire County Council • Celtic Restorations Ltd • Coleg Sir Gar • Cowlin Construction Ltd • Darren Smith Plumbing • Dawnus Construction Ltd • DyfrigDalziel Ltd • Enzo’s Construction Ltd • F.P Hurley • Family Housing Association (Wales) Ltd • Gee Construction Gwyn Phillips Builders + Joiners Ltd H M Thomas Roofers Ltd HRW Contracting Ltd Huw Evans Carpentry Hughes Decorators Ltd IWEC Electrical Contractor J G Rees & Sons Ltd J.S. Heating and Plumbing John Weaver (Contractors) Ltd Jones and Maher Ltd Jones Brothers (Henllan) Ltd Kier Western Ltd Kevin Edwards Builders LBS Builders Merchants Lloyd & Gravell Ltd

4. COMPANIES ASSOCIATED WITH THE SHARED APPRENTICESHIP SCHEME • M. D. K. Plastering • M. Hiorns Building Contractor Ltd • Nolan Upvc Ltd • PBK (UK) Limited • Parker Plant Hire Ltd • Quantum Ltd • R T Electrics Ltd • S I Evans & Sons Ltd • S&E (Surveying&Engineering) Ltd • Solid Fuel Services Ltd • Stuart Harris Electrical Contractor • Sutton Bros Ltd • Swansea City Council • T Richard Jones (Betws) Ltd • TAD (Builders) LtdTycroes Group Ltd Tai Developments Ltd Thermal Earth Tycroes Group Ltd W R Jones (Decorators) Ltd W R W Construction Ltd WAM Construction Ltd W W Building Services

5. CARMARTHENSHIRE SHARED APPRENTICESHIP SCHEME • The Shared Apprenticeship Scheme is a five year pilot which commenced in September 2007 Intake per year: • 2007/08 : 14 carpentry & 10 bricklaying apprentices • 2008/09 : 14 carpentry and 10 plastering apprentices • 2009/10 : 10 carpentry, 7 electrical, 7 plumbing and 6 bricklaying apprentices

6. APPRENTICE ACHIEVEMENTS Output of the first intake (2007): • 23 of 24 NVQ Level 2 Frameworks (October 2009) • 21 of 22 Level 3 Frameworks (July 2010) • 22 of 22 NVQ Level 3 (July 2010) Exit into construction employment after apprenticeship programme • 18 were employed with local contractors • 1 set up family business • 1 into full time education (degree course in architecture)

7. APPRENTICE ACHIEVEMENTS Output of the second intake (2008): • 23 of 24 NVQ Level 2 Frameworks (November 2010) • 20 of 22 Level 3 Frameworks (predicted for July 2011) • 22 of 22 NVQ Level 3 (predicted for July 2011) Predicted exit into construction employment after apprenticeship programme • 13 predicted to be employed with local contractors • 6 predicted for a bursary scheme in Heritage • 1 to work for the Princes Foundation Project • 1 into full time education (degree course in construction management) • 1 to become a self employed contractor

8. APPRENTICE ACHIEVEMENTS Output of the first intake (2009): • 30 of 30 NVQ Level 2 Frameworks (predicted September 2011) Additional Courses Achieved throughout the Scheme: • Manual Handling • Abrasive Wheels • Working at Height • Asbestos Awareness • 2 day Site Supervisor Course

9. HERITAGE SKILLS

10. HERITAGE SKILLS

11. SHARED APPRENTICESHIP CONTRIBUTION TO THE COMMUNITY FIRST PROJECT

12. PROMOTION OF CONSTRUCTION TRAINING IN CARMARTHENSHIRE

13. PROMOTING SKILLS

14. QUOTES • Hendry Rumbold, Master Craftsman for the Princes Foundation Trust “It’s been a pleasure having the Shared Apprentices working on our project at the Botanical Gardens. During their time on the project they have fitted really well into the project team and have been a delight to work with. I was recently on the interview panel for the current intake onto the Princes Foundation Project. Over 500 applicants applied throughout the UK and Worldwide. Alex Watkins a third year Shared Apprentice had an outstanding application and was offered a place (only 10 places were available) on the Foundation Project for the coming year. Some of the projects which he will be working to develop his Heritage Skills will be at Royal Household Buildings such as Buckingham Palace and Windsor Castle.” • Owain Jones, Managing Director of TRJLtd – “We are very pleased as a company with the work ethic and the practical ability of the Shared Apprentices that we have had working we have had working with us over the past two years. We have always used the traditional route for apprenticeship over the years but are now reviewing our apprenticeship strategy because of the Shared Apprenticeship Scheme”.

15. QUOTES • Ken Aston, Training Manager of Anglian WindowsLtd – “When we were first approached by CCTAL and Carmarthenshire County Council regarding the Shared Apprenticeship Scheme I was slightly apprehensive, we had 4 Shared Apprentices over the summer period and were delighted with their quality and standard of work and general attitude. We had a review with CCTAL in October and we expressed our positive thoughts on the Shared Apprentices working with us and would offer them employment tomorrow”. • Robert Williams, Managing Director, WRW Construction Ltd • “The Shared Apprenticeship scheme has allowed the apprentices to work for a variety of construction companies over the 3 year period where they have gained additional experiences working on various projects with our local contractors. The scheme has been a real team effort by all involved. It has been a great personal pleasure to see the apprentices improving over the years and succeeding in their chosen occupation.