WATA - West Anglia Training Association
Tel: 01480 43 55 44
Fax: 01480 41 30 00
Email: info@wata.co.uk


Navigate your way around the Apprenticeship pages

- Interested in a career in Engineering? (pdf)

WATA are running a free course, due to start in July to those aged 16 - 24, who are looking for a career in Engineering, but are unsure which area to specialise in.

- WATA Apprentice page

Information for current WATA apprentices including frequently asked questions and learner involvement

- Apprenticeship vacancy page

Find out about the latest Apprenticeship vacancies, Access to Apprenticeships and how to apply.

- Women in Engineering

Find out more about women in Engineering. Case studies from previous Advanced Apprentices


Apprenticeships at WATA - Employer information

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.

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 are a preferred contractor with the Skills Funding Agency and offer an Apprenticeship Managing Agency Service. The fee for this is between 7.5% to 20% depending on the level of service required.

Documents

Self-Assessment Report

Post Inspection Action Plan

Performing Engineering Operations

We are now delivering basic engineering training offering the following practical skills in the Peterborough area

- Fabrication/Welding
- Bench Fitting
- Machining
- Electrical Installation

Students will gain a Performing Engineering Operations qualification on successful completion. This qualification can also be used as part of the Apprenticeship programme.
For more details email leanne.egland@wata.co.uk or call 01480 435544

West Anglia Training Association
Old Houghton Road
Hartford
Huntingdon
Cambridgeshire
PE29 1YB

Contact us by telephone
01480 43 55 44

Contact the YT Team by email
leanne.egland@wata.co.uk

 

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

Case Studies

Companies
Read our Employer case studies and find out how Apprentices have enhanced their workforce.

Michell Instruments

Apprentices
WATA will be featuring case studies from past Apprentices, sharing their memories and finding out what they are doing now.

Amy Salter - Technical Services

Colin Hinge - Electrical Maintenance

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 E Aerospace
  • Cambridge Fluid Systems
  • Hanson Cement
  • Charpak
  • Trescal
  • Geodesys
  • Glynwed Pipe Systems
  • Huntsman Advanced Chemicals
  • Inca Digital Printers
  • Jordans & Ryvita
  • Lincoln Precision Engineering
  • Michell Instruments
  • N J Froment

  • Intersnack
  • Paragon Precision
  • Rexam Beverage Can UK Ltd
  • RGE Engineering
  • RTI Advanced Forming
  • Shearline Precision Engineering Ltd
  • Standen Engineering Ltd
  • Tracel Ltd
  • Titan Automotive
  • W A Cooke & Sons
  • Jencol Engineering




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