Apprenticeship Programmes
Apprenticeship Programmes
IAgrE recognises a number of apprenticeship programmes in landbased service
engineering. This recognition now forms part of the industry wide Landbased
Technician Accreditation scheme (LTA), run by IAgrE on behalf of industry.
Schemes currently recognised include:
CLAAS UK is responsible for the distribution and supply of all CLAAS machinery and parts in England, Scotland and Wales. CLAAS is a major manufacturer of agricultural tractors and harvesting equipment.
The CLAAS dealer network today covers the entire county with 80 outlets specialising in Tractors and Green Harvest machines, with certain key dealers also specialising in the full range of CLAAS equipment including self-propelled Harvesting machinery.
The CLAAS Apprenticeship scheme is run in conjunction with Writtle College near Chelmsford, with the successful student gaining an NVQ Level 3 for an Agricultural Technician.
In 2006 the Apprentice scheme was enhanced, with new modules being incorporated and a greater focus being made on electronics to reflect new developments.
Over the duration of the four-year programme students will attend set block periods staying at Writtle College. In addition to gaining experience working with their sponsoring dealers, the students also spend time at the CLAAS UK headquarters at Saxham undertaking specific product training. In year three, this is followed with training at the CLAAS headquarters at Harsewinkel in Germany before spending three months working in either Australia or New Zealand during their final year.
Whilst at Writtle the students will have the added benefit of being able to take advantage of everything this well respected college has to offer, from addressing any key-skill weaknesses to enjoying the excellent sporting and social facilities.
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The CLAAS UK Agricultural Technician Apprenticeship scheme is fully compliant with the LTA scheme.
John Deere Ltd is the UK subsidiary of the world's largest manufacturer of agricultural machinery. Bright young technicians are needed to join the Ag Tech programme offering three years of on-the-job training with block release at Brooksby Melton College and the John Deere training centre. A fourth year of special training leads to the John Deere Ag Tech Diploma. Successful completion of the four year programme will qualify technicians for Associate Membership of the Institution of Agricultural Engineers and registration with the Engineering Council as an Engineering Technician (EngTech).
Applicants should have a good standard of maths, English and a science subject, be able to demonstrate a good level of competence in practical skills, and should have a strong interest in machinery and agriculture.
To apply, write to:
The Service Manager
John Deere Limited
Langar
Nottingham NG13 9HT
Tel: 01949 860491 Fax: 01949 860490
Web: www.johndeere.co.uk
Similar programmes are available for those working in the amenity sector (TURF-TECH) and Parts Administration (PARTS-TECH).
The John Deere UK AG-TECH and TURF-TECH programme are fully compliant with the LTA scheme.
CNH UK operate agricultural technician apprenticeship schemes for both the New Holland and Case-IH brands. The schemes are run in conjunction with Reaseheath College.
The CNH UK New Holland and Case-IH Agricultural Technician Apprenticeship programmes are fully compliant with the LTA scheme.
JCB UK run a number of different apprenticeship schemes. On the manufacturing side, they take on apprentices for their various manufacturing sites in Staffordshire.
For Dealer staff, JCB run a apprenticeship scheme in conjunction with Reaseheath College.
The JCB UK Service Engineering apprenticeship programme is fully compliant with the LTA scheme.
HONDA UK run a number of apprenticeship schemes including one for their outdoor power equipment (lawn and garden and ATV) dealer technical staff. For further details, click here.
The HONDA UK apprenticeship programme for lawn and garden and ATV dealer staff is fully compliant with the LTA scheme.