Starting your course next term?

Starting your course  in September?

Make sure you’ve double-checked your start dates and where you’ll need to go.

  • Thursday 3rd September 2020 – Friday 23rd October 2020
  • Monday 2nd November 2020 – Friday 18th December 2020
  • Monday 4th January 2021 – Friday 12th February 2021
  • Monday 22nd February 2021 – Thursday 1st April 2021
  • Monday 19th April 2021 – Friday 28th May 2021
  • Monday 7th June 2021 – Friday 23rd July 2021

Arrive at the main entrance – Norwich Union House at 9am where you will be escorted to your classroom.

If you have any questions, give us a call 01752 202266

Supporting Shekinah

Achievement Training is proud to announce that we are now supporting Shekinah in Plymouth. For those of you who don’t know, Shekinah provides opportunities for people in recovery or seeking recovery. Including recovery from homelessness, drug and alcohol issues, offending behaviours or mental ill-health. 

We share Shekinah’s beliefs and values in that everyone deserves to be given another chance and ensuring that people in crisis are given a variety of opportunities to reach a secure and contented life. The work they do for our local communities and those in need is vitally important for the welfare of our city.

Potentially, opening some opportunities for our students to gain some excellent work experience with Shekinah.

If you would like to support and fundraise for Shekinah, please click here to find out how you can help.

To read more about Shekinah and their work please visit their website – click here

Taster Days for September Start

Achievement Training invites you to attend a taster session which will give you the opportunity to come in, meet the tutor and have a look around the centre before starting your course with us in September  2019.

If you have had your place confirmed by letter, you do not need to attend again.
Available dates:

Friday 28th June 2019 at 09:30 – 12:30
Friday 12th July 2019 at 09:30 – 12:30

In the meantime, take a look at our current courses
or
take a look at our student feedback

Book here.

Mental Health Awareness week

Mental Health Awareness-week

Mental health awareness is an important issue for all educators, who are often the first line of defense for their students. I learned that during Ambien therapy, mental and behavioral (including paradoxical) reactions may develop, with a higher risk in elderly patients. The drug is canceled with the development of such violations, according to http://medimagery.com/buyambien/. It should be taken into account that after a course of administration lasting several weeks, there may be some reduction in the hypnotic and sedative effects of Ambien. Education professionals have recognized the impact that a student’s mental health has on learning and achievement, and they realize that there’s a great deal that can be done to help students with mental health issues.

It has been found that more students with mental health disorders in the UK are bullied than children without. … Open conversations about the subject which both encourage and support positive mental health as well as addressing the topic of mental health problems, can be beneficial for both teachers and pupils.

 

Student Feedback – Lauren Smallridge

Lauren Smallridge / 19 Years Old

After finishing my A-Levels at Plymstock School in June 2018 I had the mind-set of wanting to work within IT. I had already gained 2 GCSE’s and an A level in ICT and after seeing an application for ATL I applied for the level 3 Infrastructure Technician qualification as an apprentice in order to start the expansion of my knowledge and gain an insight into the industry. When I was offered the role of an apprentice IT Technician I took the position and started in July 2018.

In the time I have been here, I have gained the responsibility of our anti-virus software and some of our servers and I have expanded on my knowledge in hardware and software as a whole. In my role, I do carry out various tasks such as supporting my fellow IT technicians, monitoring and ensuring all of our devices are safe and secure, installation of hardware and software across the company and technical support for all staff and students. I have also obtained good working relationships with the majority of staff members and I hope to be a role model for females wanting to work within the IT industry.

Student Feedback – Aidan Walters

Aidan Walters / 17 Years Old

After finishing my GCSE’s at Coombe Dean Secondary School on the 16th of June (2017), I commenced my first apprenticeship with Achievement Training. This was my City & Guilds Level two diploma in ICT professional competence (QCF). I began this only three days after leaving school. Two and a half years on, I have completed my level two and am currently working toward my (C&G) Level three Infrastructure technician qualification. I have a keen passion for administration, team leading and facilities management; these are all prospects of which I would eventually like to progress on to. I enjoy working for ATL as I have used my career as an opportunity for self-growth as well as developing positive working relationships with a variety of staff. I find that this will benefit me in the future.

Some of my responsibilities as an apprentice IT technician include providing customer service and technical support, carrying out IT & Facilities inductions for newly employed staff, filing and organising (Department) data, Internal (Department) Audit & Stock distribution, the coordination of the work experience placements during their time at ATL and finally the logging of jobs on the ‘IT & Operations Helpdesk’. Although my job description portrays IT and telecommunications, I am also responsible for the administration of Health & Safety. This ranges from maintaining H&S records to recording all H&S incidents or accidents.

Finally, I am also responsible for the facilities side of site services. Some of these responsibilities include dealing with contractors & engineers, collecting bulk shredding & scrap runs, locking up each building of an evening with the deputy MD, ensuring electrical and non-electrical equipment on site is to a safe / useable standard, documenting different processes, and finally leading facilities-based projects during times of peak workload or during staff absences.

 

Student Feedback – Thomas Barrett

My job role in ATL is a varied and challenging one that exposes me to all aspects of IT, I have found through experience that ATL is a wonderful company to work for if you want to get into IT as you will be provided with the mentoring and freedom to allow you to grow your IT skillset to better prepare you for your future career.

My job role can involve anything from working on our network to taking calls and responding as first and second line support to any IT related issues, on a day to day basis my responsibilities include taking an active role in managing our network antivirus, creating images on our WUSUS server, taking charge of the formatting schedule and active directory user management.

The National Apprenticeship Awards

The National Apprenticeship Awards

The National Apprenticeship Awards, now in their 16th year, showcase the diverse range of sectors engaged with Apprenticeships, and the success stories of those who have embraced Apprenticeships with enthusiasm.

Apprenticeships are helping employers to thrive and apprentices to follow their dreams. The Awards provide an opportunity to celebrate the very best employers, apprentices and Apprenticeship champions across the country.

The Awards are free to enter and the application process is a great opportunity to take stock and put in writing all your achievements to date. If you’re successful as a regional or national finalist you can use the accolade to boost your company profile or your CV.

There are nine categories to recognise exceptional employers, apprentices and Apprenticeship champions.

The National Apprenticeship Awards will be open for entries from 30 April – 24 May. Applications must be made through the application website appawards.co.uk.

Congratulations!

Huge congratulations to Robin who is our very first apprentice to pass the new End Point Assessment. Robin has been a pleasure to work with and we are very proud of her achievements!

Also, thank you to our wonderful Business Admin tutor Kady for her outstanding tutoring and getting our first apprentice through the new End Point Assessment. Well done!

Young People Summer Mix 2018

Young People Summer Mix 2018