Celebration for Carmarthenshire apprentices
A celebration event has been held to recognise the achievements of construction apprentices in Carmarthenshire who gained their NVQ Level Three qualifications. The event was held by Carmarthenshire Construction Training Association Ltd (CCTAL) at Llanelli’s Parc Y Scarlets during September. A total of 13 apprentice carpenters and nine apprentice bricklayers gained their Level Three NVQ awards in their respective trades, as well as completing a two-day Construction Site Supervisor’s Safety Course. The scheme has been a success to-date with over a 90 per cent achievement rate, which is above the UK average. The Shared Apprenticeship Scheme is a five-year pilot which commenced in 2007. More than 40 local contractors have engaged in the Shared Apprenticeship Scheme which provides work placements for apprentices to gain practical experience and site evidence towards their qualifications. Robert Williams, chairman of CCTAL, said: “It is extremely encouraging to note the achievements of our ...