WATA - West Anglia Training Association
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WATA - Thirty Years of Success

Apprenticeships at WATA

Youth Training

WATA has been managing apprentice and trainee programmes on behalf of companies since the mid- 1970s. Currently over 150 WATA apprenticeships are underway with some 50 companies.

Each WATA programme is individually designed to meet the needs of our client company and their apprentices. For more information fill out our
online enquiry form or call the Youth Training team on 01480 435544. We will keep you updated of suitable vacancies in your area.

WATA has access to Government funds ensuring costs are minimised for our client companies.

WATA apprenticeships ensure your workforce skills are developed to meet the future goals and business needs of your organisation.

We remain the main link between young people and prospective employers by providing:

  • Vacancy advertisements, Interview, test and selection services.
  • Support from our professional trainers, all nationally accredited assessors/verifiers.
  • WATA Membership with clear benefits including access to the WATA skills courses.


WATA can offer you Advanced Apprenticeships, NVQs and key skills in the following sectors:

  • Business Administration
  • Customer Service
  • Electrical Installation
  • Electronics
  • Engineering Maintenance
  • Engineering Manufacture including machining, fabrication, welding and assembly
  • Information Technology
  • Management
  • Team leading

Apprenticeships

Apprenticeship funding is no longer restricted to under 25 years old.

Apprenticeship and NVQ training is available for people of all ages. WATA can access funding to support eligible employees through their programmes.

WATA remains the preferred apprentice training partner for many companies including:

  • B M Metalworks
  • B E Aerospace
  • Cambridge Fluid Systems
  • Hanson Cement
  • Charpak
  • Oystar Aerofill Dawson
  • Dowding and Mills
  • Geodesys
  • Glynwed Pipe Systems
  • Huntsman Advanced Chemicals
  • Inca Digital Printers
  • Jordans Cereals
  • Lincoln Precision Engineering

  • Michell Instruments
  • N J Froment
  • Percy Dalton's
  • Rexam Beverage Can UK Ltd
  • RGE Engineering
  • Sanctuary Hereward, a member of Sanctuary Housing Group
  • Shearline Precision Engineering Ltd
  • Standen Engineering Ltd
  • Tracel Ltd
  • Titan Automotive
  • W A Cooke & Sons

Search The National ApprenticeshipVacancy Matching Service for apprenticeship vacancies in your area.

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