Industrial apprenticeship

In order to gain a place on the Apprenticeship programme, a Volvo Penta Industrial Dealer must sponsor you. Here, you will be a full time employee of the dealer from day one and become part of the technical team while you train.

You will carry out your training in three, three week blocks at Reaseheath College. Reaseheath College is equipped with the latest equipment and you will have use of the most up to date information and tooling. You will also spend time at Volvo Penta UK & Ireland’s HQ training facility receiving bespoke manufacturer training.

The college is located at Nantwich, Cheshire. It is a modern professional college with great facilities You can find out a little more about the college on the website www.reaseheath.ac.uk

Yes. All apprentices who are successful in gaining a position at a Volvo Penta Industrial dealership will be contracted and paid as a full time employee with that dealer.

If you choose to study the industrial sector, you will achieve an Industrial Land Based Service Engineering (Construction & Plant) Technician Qualification level 3 Advanced.

No, it doesn't. At Volvo Penta Industrial you will be encouraged to increase your knowledge with future technical training courses, at their UK headquarters in Warwick. The opportunities within a global organisation like Volvo are endless. For the right, focused individuals we can offer a clear career path that may even lead to product or training specialist at Volvo.

• Full time employment at an authorised dealer
• Block release tuition
• An international recognised accreditation
• Fully paid for training course, all qualification fees and accommodation.
• Team building and special events

Attendance at Reaseheath College will be on a block release basis. Apprentices’ will be required to attend Reaseheath on a three-week block, three times a year. Accommodation and travel cost(s) will be covered by the company. Apprentices stay at the college Monday-Thursday night and return home Friday for the weekends.

Apprentices will stay in student accommodation in the college grounds.

Your travel arrangements will be arranged in advance by your dealership, and depending on where your dealership is based, you may be travelling by car, bus or train.

Driving
If apprentices choose to drive to college, you should ensure that their insurance covers for business use. Parking is available at the college free of charge.

Train
The nearest train station to the college is Crewe Railway Station. Train travel will be booked in advance through the company. A bus is available every Monday morning to collect apprentices from the train station. It will also take apprentices back to the station on Friday afternoon.

The training is completely free of charge and paid for by Volvo. The only cost to you is your dedication and commitment to succeed.

• Mentoring/Buddy Scheme – Your Volvo Penta Industrial Dealer provides continuous support to their apprentices to ensure that they receive the best experience possible and develop to the best of their ability at every opportunity.
• Expert Lecturers – All Reaseheath Lectures are experienced in their industries; therefore they truly understand how apprentices need to develop and assist accordingly.
• Salary – Our apprenticeship(s) give apprentices the opportunity to earn whilst you are learning.
• Be part of our brand – Our apprenticeships offer the opportunity to work for a premium brand that values their employees’ development, whilst being involved with one of the best Apprenticeship Programmes’ in the UK.