careers to look up to - apprenticeship programmes

Westland is one of the world leaders in the design, manufacture and support of helicopters.  We are part of AgustaWestland, which is the largest Helicopter Company in the world.  We have been established for nearly 90 years and pride ourselves both on our reputation for excellence and for providing opportunities for our people - here is your opportunity to become part of this international success story.  We are looking for young men and women to join our specially designed Apprenticeship and Training Programmes commencing in September 2006.

ENGINEERING APPRENTICESHIP PROGRAMME
• Machinists/Fitters
• Electrical/Mechanical Aircraft Fitters
• Mechanical/Composite Aircraft Fitters
• Maintenance Fitters Electrical/Mechanical
With a practical aptitude for, and interest in, Engineering, you are on track to achieve five GCSEs at Grade C or above. Specifically, you will need to achieve these grades in Maths, English and either a Science or Design-based subject. During your first year, you will be a full time student at Yeovil College, following ‘Performing Engineering Operations’ training plus a relevant academic course.

TECHNICIAN APPRENTICESHIP PROGRAMME
• Mechanical/Avionic Technicians
On track to achieve five GCSEs, including Maths and Science at Grade B or above plus three additional subjects (including English) at Grade C or above, your first year will be spent as a full time student at Yeovil College. You will follow ‘Performing Engineering Operations’ training plus a relevant academic course. Successful completion of your first year on any of the above programmes, leads to registration under the ‘Advanced Modern Apprenticeship’ scheme. You will earn, whilst you learn the engineering and interpersonal skills required to become competent in your chosen career.  With Westland offering the best possible start to their careers, past apprentices have gone on to the highest levels in the engineering profession. With the same commitment - so could you!

BUSINESS ADMINISTRATION TRAINING PROGRAMME
Aged 16 or 17 at the start of the two-year programme, you will display an interest in a career in business administration. On track to achieve five GCSEs (including English and Maths) at Grade C or above, you will gain valuable experience by working across a variety of areas in the Company, including Purchasing, Customer Support, Human Resources, Commercial and Finance.  You will be registered on an ‘Advanced Modern Apprenticeship’ and gain recognised professional qualifications as well as acquiring and developing business skills.

You will be given an excellent start to a career in Business Administration with the possibility for future career development.

BUSINESS SUPPORT TRAINING PROGRAMME
Aged 18 to 20 at the start of the 18-month programme, you will display an interest in a career in business. On track to achieve an ‘A’ Level or GNVQ in a Business related subject.  You will gain valuable experience by working across a variety of areas in the Company, including Purchasing, Customer Support, Human Resources, Commercial and Finance. You will be registered on a Foundation Degree in Business and Management and gain recognised professional qualifications as well as acquiring and developing business skills.

Interested? What are you waiting for?
To find out more information please contact Faye Dawe, Training Officer, Westland Helicopters Limited, Yeovil, Somerset BA20 2YB. Tel: (01935) 704261. Fax: (01935) 704645. E-mail: dawef@whl.co.uk or alternatively please log on to our website www.whl.co.uk/careers