Celebrating Apprenticeship Scheme Success

May 11, 2009

The leading North East supplier of electrical Transformers and Switchgear, Slaters Electricals is celebrating over 30 years of success through the SETA apprenticeship scheme.

SETA is the largest Engineering Training Centre in Tyne and Wear, helping companies develop a highly skilled work force. Apprentices study a 4 year programme, the first year spent at SETA based in Washington, where they learn key skills including general engineering, electrical fitting, electronics and welding. Apprentices then complete 3 years of on the job learning, this bespoke training allows them to specialise in the electrical power distribution field, attending one study day at a local technical college and finally qualifying with both NVQ and HNC certificates.

Slaters Electricals has found the SETA programme very successful, having developed some of their most valuable Engineers in this way. Over the years, all 25 of their apprentices have qualified with various levels of certification ranging from City and Guilds to HNC and in certain cases degree class qualifications.

It doesn’t end there for apprentices at Slaters Electricals. Gary Atkinson has been with the company for 30 years progressing from an apprentice to his current position of MV Sales and Tendering Manager.

Gary commented: “The SETA Apprenticeship Scheme has proven to be very fruitful. The majority of our team have progressed from working in the factory to become very competent and successful Engineers. Their skills and expertise allows Slaters Electricals to offer our customers industry leading advice and effective solutions, which perfectly meets their needs”.

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