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CAREERS MANUAL

TECHNICAL | PROFESSIONAL | CAREERS

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CONTENTS

04 WhyProspectsCollegeofAdvancedTechnology

05 ProgressthroughHigherEducation

06 MessagefromthePrincipal

07 OurCourses,YourFuture

FacultyofEngineering

08 Engineering

10 Aircraft Maintenance Engineering

12 Fabrication, Welding and Manufacturing

13 Automotive Engineering - Motor Vehicle Maintenance

14 Electronic and Electrical Engineering

15 Mechanical and Manufacturing Engineering

16 Rail Engineering

FacultyofConstructionandtheBuiltEnvironment

19 Refrigeration, Air Conditioning and Heat Pumps

20 Bricklaying

22 Building Services

23 Carpentry and Joinery

24 Construction Maintenance Operations (CMO)

25 Electrical Installation

26 Painting and decorating

27 Plumbing

28 InformationforParentsandGuardians

29 ContactInformation

30 Workingtogethertoadvanceskills

31 10reasonstojoinPROCAT

WHY PROSPECTS COLLEGE OF ADVANCED TECHNOLOGYPROCAT is a unique Advanced Technology College, partnered with industry.

PROCAT offers the pathway to a professional, technical career. 96% of Apprentice graduates gain full-time employment in their chosen career. PROCAT offers a career alternative to sixth form, university or further education. PROCAT works with employers dedicated and passionate about the progression of young people, with starting salaries up to £17,000.

Our technical courses are designed to provide students with the academic and practical skills needed to move into a successful career. PROCAT offers a range of courses and qualifications in key sectors:

Engineering- Aviation, Rail, Design, Advanced Manufacturing, Motor Vehicle and Automation.

BuildingServices - Plumbing, Electrical Installation and Air Conditioning.

Construction - Carpentry, Bricklaying and Maintenance.

Our specialist facilities and equipment are aimed at providing experience that is close to industry and include fully kitted workshops, IT facilities and learning zones. PROCAT is rated ‘good’ by Ofsted with ‘outstanding’ features. Our teaching and assessment team have both the academic and industry experience to bring Engineering, Construction and Building Services beyond the School or College classroom.

PROCAT is not only about Apprenticeships. Our Further Education programmes are also designed to enable progression to university level study. If you want a career in Engineering, Construction or Building services, there is only one choice…

PROCAT - Professional | Technical | Career.

The UK’s first College of Advanced Technology

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PROGRESSION THROUGH HIGHER

EDUCATIONAs the UK’s only College of Advanced Technology, PROCAT encourages progression from further education to high-level apprenticeships, HNC/HND courses and beyond. Technical training with PROCAT is an alternative to university, or indeed another route to university.

Higher National Certificates and Higher National Diplomas are job-related qualifications that are highly valued by the employers PROCAT work with. HNCs and HNDs are a mix of academic and hands-on practical and technical learning that will develop the skills you need in the workplace.

PROCAT courses are career focused and designed to help you enter employment at a higher level or to go on to achieve a degree within a year.

Prospects College of Advanced Technology offers HNCs and HNDs in the following areas:

• Electronic and Electrical Engineering

• Mechanical Engineering

• Manufacturing Engineering

HNCs are studied at Level 4 and HNDs are at Level 5

Whatnext?

For more information about our HNCs and HNDs take a look at our career pathways and course pages, or call 0800 389 3589 to talk to an advisor about your future today.

Some of you may be concerned by the high cost of university fees and finding employment at the end of your studies. At PROCAT we offer higher education and work to enhance technical knowledge and career progression for our students.

“We are passionate about pathways into Engineering and Construction careers for young people..”

I am delighted that you are considering a career in the engineering or construction industry. Studying at PROCAT, the leading College of Advanced Technology in the UK, will give you the best possible start to a bright future in industry.

PROCAT has a very special ethos. We have created a real working environment equipped with the latest in advanced workplace technology to help you gain the skills and knowledge you need to qualify as a technical professional. Our instructors are industry professionals and we harness the latest in digital technology to help you learn in the college and in the workplace too.

PROCAT has unique partnerships with leading global, national, regional and local employers in the engineering, aviation, automotive, rail and construction sectors. Our performance in securing long term employment and advanced apprenticeships for our students is impressive with 96% of our graduates gaining employment with their employer sponsor. You could not have a better start to your career than a PROCAT course or advanced apprenticeship.

Winning a place at PROCAT is not easy. We are heavily oversubscribed so you will have to demonstrate a genuine

ambition for a career in industry as well as a good standard of maths and English which are essential to be successful on our advanced programmes. If you do secure a place we will expect a high level of attendance, effort and commitment and in return we will provide you with outstanding training, top level qualifications and introductions to leading employers.

We particularly welcome applications from young women who are underrepresented in these industries. We have many examples of women who have trained as engineers or construction workers and gone on to have successful and enjoyable careers at the very top of their industry. You could be one of them.

I hope that you will choose to apply for a place at PROCAT. A PROCAT student stands out from the crowd. Smart, professional, skilled and experienced - the essential ingredients to a successful career in industry.

Good luck and we look forward to welcoming you!

Neil Bates FCGI

Principal and Chief Executive

MESSAGE FROM THE PRINCIPAL

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OUR COURSES, YOUR FUTUREThe courses we offer have two pathways, a work-based route or a further/higher education route.

Faculty of EngineeringAdvanced Engineering Design and Manufacturing

Rail Infrastructure and Rolling Stock

Aircraft Maintenance

Fabrication and Welding

Motor Vehicle Maintenance

Electronic and Electrical Engineering

Mechanical Engineering

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The drive to produce technology that are faster, leaner, smarter and safer is all around us every day. Have you ever thought about the technology the Electronics and Software in your mobile phone?

The UK is a world leader in design and advanced manufacturing techniques. It could be designing the next generation of Train or Car, it could be playing a part in manufacturing a defence system that is so advanced that most people don’t even know it exists.

Whoisthiscoursefor?If you are creative and a problem solver, this career could be for you. You will need to enjoy practical, hands-on tasks and learning how things work. Mathematics is a key part of

Engineering and you can expect to need to use these skills on the course. These courses are a good lead into Engineering and Rail Apprenticeships and progression to Higher Education.

Whatyouwillstudy:Dependant of your entry level, you will study through a mixture of practical workshops, lectures and research. The course is assessed through assignments, internal examinations and external examinations. At the foundation level 1 & 2 you will explore CAD, Component Manufacture, Fabrication, Welding, Electronics and Electrical and Mechanical Maintenance. If you enter at level 3 you will explore a mixture of CAD, Secondary Machining, Electrical Maintenance, Pneumatics, Hydraulics combined with elements of Rail Infrastructure and Aviation. HNC/D courses expand further on Mathematics, Mechanical Principles,

Pneumatics, CAD and CAM.

Typeofwork:Analytical, Technical Theory, Practical Tasks and Projects

Location: PROCAT Basildon Campus

Age:16+

Duration:Dependent on entry point, please refer to our pathway diagram on page 7.

Requirements:Dependent on entry point, please refer to our pathway diagram on page 7.

Qualification: Level 1 or Level 2 depending on entry point with progression to Level 3 pathways.

Whatcouldyouearn? Typical Engineering Technician £22,000, Design Engineer £35,000, Principal / Lead Engineer £45,000

Toapply,call08003893589orvisitwww.procat.ac.ukTwitter - @PROCATOfficial Facebook - PROCATOfficial Vine - PROCATOfficial

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ADVANCED ENGINEERING DESIGN AND MANUFACTURINGINCLUDING ROBOTICS, DESIGN AND AUTOMATION

“Getting into Prospects College of Advanced Technology has been a big achievement for me. Being on an Apprenticeship has given me the chance to earn money while training and I have been able to use all of the knowledge I am gaining on my one day a week at college to help me progress in my place of work” Luke Griffin

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Zak Scally joined Prospects College of Advanced Technology at 16 after completing his GCSEs at The Basildon Academies. Zak decided in school that he enjoyed making things and preferred manual work to more academic subjects, so saw engineering at PROCAT as the ideal route for him. He started on a Level 2 Further Education Engineering course and having completed this and the first year of Level 3, has successfully obtained an apprenticeship with Rodwell Engineering Group, a leader in precision engineering.

Zak didn’t have the grades to start on an apprenticeship when he finished school, so enrolled on a Level 2 Further Education Engineering course at PROCAT. He studied functional skills as part of his course in order to improve his maths and English so that he could access an apprenticeship in the future. Though he successfully managed to pass his functional skills exams at the end of his course and despite attending several interviews arranged by PROCAT, Zak was unable to secure an apprenticeship. Zak said “I get really nervous in interviews and I think this is what let me down”.

Not put off from his aim of accessing a career in Engineering, Zak decided to enrol on the Level 3 Further Education course the following year. During this course, Zak attended the annual Engineering assessment day. On the day, employers that have potential apprenticeship vacancies are invited into the college to speak to and assess students on full-time courses that are looking to move onto apprenticeships. Zak’s practical and team skills stood out on the day and he was shortlisted for several interviews but again was unsuccessful, with confidence being the main factor.

Zak’s ability and work ethic meant that PROCAT persevered in helping him to find an apprenticeship. The college helped him to work on his interview skills so that when he got an interview with Rodwell Engineering, he was finally successful and is now getting on well with the company and enjoying his work.

“We’re very pleased with Zak. He was very nervous on interview but he has come out of his shell now that he has got to know everyone. Zak fits in very well with the rest of the

team. His attendance and attitude are both very good. As he spent a few weeks with us in the summer before returning to college, he worked in Stores first which helped to familiarise him with the parts. He’s now getting his hands dirty in the workshop and is really enjoying it. We’re very happy with our new Apprentice.” – Rodwell Engineering Group

Zak said that he is enjoying all aspects of his work and that it makes a change from studying full time in college. He hopes to be kept on by Rodwell Engineering once he finishes his apprenticeship as he still wishes to pursue a career in engineering. In the future, Zak said that he might like to become a servicing engineer and would also consider the possibility of studying his HNC Level 4 Engineering with PROCAT if the opportunity was available to him.

MY PROCAT EXPERIENCE - ZAK SCALLY

“He’s now getting his hands dirty in the workshop and is really enjoying it. We’re very happy with our new Apprentice.”

Level 2 FE to Advanced Engineering Apprentice at Rodwell Engineering Group

Over 2 million flights leave UK airports every year, carrying hundreds of millions of passengers all over the world. A vast majority of these flights pass without incident.

This is lad largely down to the safety critical role played by the Aircraft Maintenance and Repair Technicians, Engineers and Mechanics. This highly regulated sector can offer a very rewarding and interesting career that can send you all over the world.

Whoisthiscoursefor?

School leavers and those with no previous Engineering experience with PROCAT or elsewhere can study the theory of flight and some practical aspects of Aircraft maintenances part of our Level 3 90-Credit Diploma course at the Basildon Campus. Those who already have the diploma can study at towards the full extended diploma in Aeronautical Engineering at the PROCAT Aviation Academy.

WhatwillyouStudy?Further education students will explore Aircraft Mechanics, Science, Avionics, Engines and undertake a project. PROCAT is able to offer a limited amount of Advanced Apprenticeships and these will allow you to work towards becoming a licensed Aircraft Mechanic with a partner employer. The courses are delivered at from an Aircraft Hangar at Southend Airport offering excellent contextualised learning.

Location: PROCAT Aviation Campus / Basildon Campus

Age:16+

Duration:Dependent on entry point, please refer to our pathway diagram on page 7

Requirements:Minimum C grades in maths and English or progression from relevant Level 2 qualification

Qualification: Level 3 Diploma, Extended Diploma, Higher Apprenticeship

Whatcouldyouearn? Up to £48k when qualified

“Being able to work in the airport hangar and working on real aircraft provides the experience you just can’t get anywhere else.”

Robert Williams


AERONAUTICAL & AIRCRAFT MAINTENANCE

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In the summer of 2013 after I had just enrolled on my college course for Aircraft Maintenance Engineering, I decided to search for a part time job to earn some extra pocket money and that’s when I found an apprentice vacancy for Rolls Royce.

The apprenticeship was full time which would clash with my current college commitments and it was located in Derby, over 150 miles from me! I looked into the Rolls Royce apprenticeship more and I was definitely interested. No doubt about it, this is a real alternative to going to university. Especially as you’ll be earning and learning and have full support in your training and development. So my goal was set. I decided that once I had finished full time education at college I wanted to be a Rolls Royce apprentice.

The Prospects College Aviation Academy does theory for 9 weeks followed by practical work also for 9 weeks, and then they swapped around four times in the whole year. I started off with theory which consisted of Maths, Health and Safety, and Aircraft Maintenance. The information we were given was quite advanced such as the maths being AS maths! Maths was my favourite, and Aircraft Maintenance was easier when I had subconsciously learned the notes from the slideshows we had used for information.

I finished my 9 weeks of theory and went down to the workshop to start my practical work and my first job was the Drill Drift. We had started a module called “Bench Fitting” where we made small tools. We also made a Drift Gage, a square in a square, and Tap Wrench before we got on to the Aeronautical module which consists of making parts which

would be inside an aircraft. Because I’m moderately weak I disliked the filing side of all these jobs, and quickly realised I would need to work on my arm strength so I joined the gym.

I have just completed my first full week of work experience which the College organised. I enjoyed this very much and it involved lots of hands on experience such as working on an aeroplane cockpit, the wings and all the way to the tail and even the engines!

Everything is moving along so fast and it is a great feeling to now know what I really want to do and not feel lost in my path. I have made some great friends at the college and I’m feeling focused.

The challenge is to keep going!

MY PROCAT EXPERIENCE CHARLOTTE CLEMINSON

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Aircraft Maintenance Engineering Apprentice

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Skilled crafts people have kept the UK economy moving, building, floating and producing. Becoming a skilled crafts person requires practice, experience and patience.

Do you have good practical hand skills? Do you enjoy making things and don’t mind repetitive work? If the answer is yes, this pathway is for you.

Whatyouwillstudy:This course is for those that have a good eye for detail, can think and adapt on their feet and naturally have good practical skills. The course is offered as an Advanced Apprenticeship and is delivered through practical workshop training at PROCAT and on-the-job training within your employer. Although a majority of the course is practical, you will study the underpinning knowledge required for your job role.

Typeofwork:Practical tasks, Technical underpinning knowledge, Toolbox talks


Age:16+


Requirements:GCSE grades of A* - C in English and maths OR progression from relevant Level 2 qualification

Qualification: Level 3 – Advanced Apprenticeship in Engineering Manufacture with EAL Diploma in Engineering and NVQ

Progression: Apprentices completing the PROCAT Fabrication and Welding Craft Apprenticeship will have the opportunity to complete a further one year course for access to the PROCAT HNC/D in Mechanical Engineering.

Whatcouldyouearn? Skilled Fabricator / Welder £25,000 , Mechanical Craft Technician £25,000, Coded Welder £40,000

FABRICATION, WELDING AND MECHANICAL CRAFT

“The hands-on experience and independence was very valuable. I was able to learn a great deal under the training staff’s tutelage and am now qualified to work in the industry.” Luke Griffin


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This course is designed for anyone interested in starting or developing a career in the motor industry, whether you want to maintain and repair different types of vehicles (cars, vans, trucks, or even motorcycles), fit and replace parts and tyres, run your own car valeting business or work on hybrid vehicles safely.

Whatyouwillstudy:This course will start your journey to becoming a fully qualified mechanic or vehicle technician. It has an excellent balance of practical and theoretical lessons which will help you develop you skills in a realistic and well-equipped environment. Subjects will include all major vehicle systems including engine and electrical systems.

Typeofwork:Practical, technical, analytical.

Course: Study Programme Level 1 and Level 2

Location: PROCAT Canvey Island Campus

Age:16+


Requirements:Minimum E grades in Maths and English

Qualification: Level 1, Level 2 Diploma with future progression to Apprenticeship


“This course has given me the best possible platform for me to progress in to a career in the motor vehicle trade. And Canvey Island Campus has the best facilities out there!” Paul Trotter


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AUTOMOTIVE ENGINEERING – MOTOR VEHICLE MAINTENANCE

Electrical engineers design, install and maintain electrical control systems, machinery and equipment, while electronics engineers assemble, design, test and develop the circuits and systems to perform certain tasks or functions. You will find electronics in everything from your Laptop to your car. PROCAT works with a number of exciting employers that develop electronics systems for medical equipment, cameras, defence systems and consumer products.

Whoisthiscoursefor?Those with excellent mathematics, science and IT skills. You should be good at understanding drawings and instructions. For electronics you should be a creative problem solver who is as home with complex problems. You should have a passion to understand how things work and be a logical thinker.

Whatyouwillstudy:Further education students will explore electronics as part of the extended diploma course. Advanced and Higher Apprentices will explore Microprocessors, Electronic Devices, Programmable Logic Controllers, Analogue and Digital Electronics and Instrumentation. HNC/D will take these concepts further and be allocated an Electronics research project.

Typeofwork:Analytical, Technical Theory, Practical Tasks and Projects


Age:16+

Duration:2 years

Requirements:Level 3 – Further Education – Completed 90-Credit BTEC Diploma in EngineeringLevel 3 – Apprenticeship – minimum 5 x GCSE A*-C with English and Mathematics

Qualification: Level 4 / 5 – HNC/D in Electrical and Electronic EngineeringLevel 3 – Pearson BTEC Extended Diploma in EngineeringLevel 4 – Higher Apprenticeship in Advanced ManufacturingLevel 3 – Advanced Apprenticeship in Electrical and Electronic Engineering

Whatcouldyouearn? Typical Electronics/Hardware Technician £24,000, Electronics Engineer £35,000, Electrical Engineer £40,000

“The instructors at PROCAT are impeccable and are always friendly and helpful. I have progressed to an Apprenticeship that I really enjoy”

ELECTRICAL AND ELECTRONIC ENGINEERING


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HNCCOURSE

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The Engineering Council defines mechanical and manufacturing engineers as being exponents of today’s technology through creativity and innovation.

If you want to study a course where you’ll be designing, developing, manufacturing, installing, and operating this course could be ideal.

Whatyouwillstudy:This qualification covers mechanical manufacturing engineering activities, including machine operating, CNC machine operating, production assembly, composite manufacture and optical engineering.

Typeofwork:Practical, technical, analytical.

Location:PROCAT Basildon Campus

Age:16+


Requirements:Level 3 Diploma in Engineering. Must have grade A*-C in English and Maths.

Qualification: Higher National Certificate (HNC) Level 4


“By doing an apprenticeship programme not only do I get paid to learn I am guaranteed a good job at the end of my studies. I get hands-on skills training at PROCAT, learning specialist skills on specialist equipment.” Oliver Gooch


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MECHANICAL AND MANUFACTURING ENGINEERING

It is an exciting time to think about becoming a Rail Engineer, with Network Rail recently announcing the biggest investment in rail infrastructure since the Victorian era. It plans to spend £37.5bn to meet the predicted 400 million extra passenger journeys by 2020.

It is estimated the rail industry needs between 1,600 and 2,000 new engineers in the next five years in signalling and telecommunications, with over 30 per cent of these people being at technician level or above to meet these demands.

The Rail Engineering courses offered at PROCAT include Rail traction and rolling stock, Signalling and Telecommunications. These courses are offered as apprenticeships with some big names from the industry, including Eurostar, Thales, Bombardier, Telent and Keolis Amey.

Whoisthiscoursefor?Those with excellent mathematics, science and IT skills. You should be good at understanding drawings and instructions. For electronics you should be a creative problem solver who is as home with complex problems. You should have a passion to understand how things work and be a logical thinker. The nature of the work means that you should be willing to work unsociable hours, including nights.

WhatwillyouStudy?In the first year of the programme you will gain practical skills and the underpinning knowledge required, including specialist courses and permits for working on the Railway. In subsequent years you will also work towards either a BTEC Diploma or HNC qualification, with the objective of gaining the relevant competency licenses to practice. PROCAT also offers a Rail unit within the BTEC 90-Credit Diploma FE programme.

TypeofWork:

Analytical, Technical Theory, Practical Tasks and Projects

Course: Level 3 & 4 Advanced and Higher Apprenticeships

Location: PROCAT Basildon Campus Railway Academy


Requirements:Minimum C grades in Maths and English, or Level 2 General Engineering.

Qualification: Advanced or Higher Apprenticeship

Whatcouldyouearn? Up to £17k as an apprentice, full-time in College, and up to £50k when qualified.

RAIL INFRASTRUCTURE AND ROLLING STOCK

“By doing an apprenticeship programme not only do I get paid to learn I am guaranteed a good job at the end of my studies. I get hands-on skills training at PROCAT, learning specialist skills on specialist equipment.” Oliver Gooch


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Felix Bateman is a second year railway apprentice, employed by Bombardier Transportation. He joined PROCAT straight from school and progressed through the college onto his apprenticeship. Felix became PROCAT’s first ever Student Governor this year after winning the student election. He is now the representative voice of students at the college.

Felix joined PROCAT from Castle View School after completing year 11. He always had a passion for engineering and constantly found himself interested in finding out about the way things work, particularly engines. When in year 10 at school, he did his work experience at the CNH Tractor Plant in Basildon and very much enjoyed it. It was at this point that Felix started to consider engineering as a possible career option.

After looking at routes into engineering careers, Felix was driven to apply to PROCAT and enrolled on Further Education Level 2 General Engineering course. He quickly took to the course, enjoying the practical nature of the programme over the classroom based learning that he was familiar with from school. Felix said that the course provided him with “a broad understanding of different types of engineering and was a good foundation for progressing into an apprenticeship”.

Towards the end of his course, Felix decided that he wanted to continue in engineering so started to look at apprenticeships. Following his progression interview in college, he was put forward for the Bombardier Transportation assessment day. Equipped with his passion for engineering and the skills he had learned on his previous course, he successfully completed the application process and was offered an apprenticeship. Felix said that the skills he acquired on his college course were very advantageous when going through the recruitment process.

Now in the second year of his apprenticeship, Felix is on a block release programme which means that he spends most of his time out at work and comes in to college one week in every six to study. He follows a work schedule, moving between depots, enabling him to do a variety of different types of maintenance work on the trains. The main depot in Ilford focusses on heavy maintenance but when going other sites he also performs lighter and reactive maintenance.

Felix thoroughly enjoys his work, observing that Bombardier really look after their staff with regards to training and support and that everyone he works with is always keen to help and provide support and guidance when required. He is really keen to continue working at Bombardier after the end of his apprenticeship and would like to build a career there.

FELIX BATEMAN – STUDENT GOVERNOR

“Equipped with his passion for engineering and the skills he had learned on his previous course, he successfully completed the application process and was offered an apprenticeship”.

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OUR COURSES, YOUR FUTUREThe courses we offer have two pathways, a work-based route or a further/higher education route.

Faculty of Construction and the Built EnvironmentAir Conditioning and Refrigeration

Bricklaying

Building Services

Carpentry and Joinery

Construction Maintenance Operations (CMO)

Electrical Installation

Painting and Decorating

Plumbing

Are you interested in working in an industry with a global estimated growth of 70%?

The national and global demand for air conditioning and refrigeration engineers is rising due to a construction boom, rapid growth in emerging countries and a shift to environmental consciousness.

Can you see yourself working in the installation and maintenance of refrigeration, air conditioning and heat pump systems, potentially around the world?

Over the years the college has developed strong business links with local employers and a great record for getting our students onto Apprenticeships with reputable companies.

Whoisthiscoursefor?This course is ideally for Level 1 qualified students, preferably in plumbing or building Services.

Whatyouwillstudy:You will develop a theoretical and practical knowledge of installing and maintaining refrigeration, air conditioning and heat pump systems.

Typeofwork:As a refrigeration and air conditioning (RAC) engineer, your work could cover one of two broad areas:

· Refrigeration – designing, installing and maintaining cooling systems in places like supermarkets, restaurants, hospitals, food processing plants and factories

· Air conditioning – installing and servicing the systems that control air quality, temperature and humidity inside offices, schools, leisure complexes and other modern buildings.

Whichever area you work in, your duties could include:

· surveying buildings where cooling systems are to be fitted

· designing and installing systems

· running quality checks to make sure systems are working properly and safely

· diagnosing and fixing faults

In this industry you would be at the forefront of protecting the environment. You would work with renewable energy technologies to improve energy efficiency, and special types of gas that don’t harm the ozone layer. You would also advise customers on how to reduce their energy consumption.


Age:16+

Duration:Dependent on entry point, please refer to our pathway diagram on page 18.

Requirements:Minimum c grades in Maths and English, with ICT also preferred, or progression from Level 1 course with functional skills.

Qualification: City and Guilds Diploma


“I developed practical and theory skills relevant to the refrigeration and air conditioning apprenticeship and gained competencies to operate at craft level within the industry.” Steffan Chapman

REFRIGERATION, AIR CONDITIONING AND HEAT PUMPS


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Forecasts show that 8,500 bricklayers will be required over the next five years to meet growing demand, and the UK’s construction industry.

Could bricklaying be a career you haven’t yet thought about?

The BBC recently reported that due to a skills shortage, Building companies in London have hired Portuguese bricklayers on £1,000-a-week wages!

Whatyouwillstudy:Bricklayers build and repair walls, chimney stacks, tunnel linings and decorative stonework. They might also refurbish brickwork and masonry on restoration projects.

As a bricklayer, your work would include:

• Measuring the work area and setting out the first rows of bricks (courses) and the damp course

• Mixing mortar by hand or with a mechanical mixer

• Laying the bricks on top of each other and applying the mortar with a trowel

• Shaping and trimming bricks using hammers, chisels and power tools

• Checking that courses are straight using water or laser spirit levels and plumb lines.

• On larger jobs, your group (gang) would work on a particular section of a building alongside other bricklaying gangs. You may also be able to specialise in stonemasonry work.

Typeofwork:Practical, hands-on, skilled. On building sites, in people’s houses and other commercial buildings.

Location: PROCAT Southend Campus

Age:16+


Requirements:Minimum E grades in maths & English, with ICT also preferred

Qualification: City and Guilds Diploma with progression to an Advanced Apprenticeship

Whatcouldyouearn? Up to £25k + when qualified

“Learning the theory and the practical side of bricklaying at PROCAT Southend Campus, with its great facilities and equipment means I have a much better chance of finding work when I graduate.”

James Reid

BRICKLAYING


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Joe Gurney, with the support of Prospects College of Advanced Technology, has landed his dream job, earning and learning through an apprenticeship in Bricklaying. Joe has attended PROCAT full time since leaving school at 16 and, progressing through the college route, now finds himself at 18 in the final year of his bricklaying apprenticeship with a bright future in the construction industry ahead of him.

Joe’s first experience of the construction industry came when in year 9 he visited a trade school run by PROCAT. Joe was instantly attracted to the practical nature of the construction trades on display, and explained that “I liked the hands on work and it appealed to me more than being in a classroom all day”. Joe then opted to join the PROCAT Schools to Careers programme in years 10 and 11 enabling him to try out several different trades including carpentry and painting and decorating, but it was always bricklaying that stood out to Joe.

With this in mind, after his GCSEs, Joe decided to take his bricklaying interest full-time, enrolling on a Further Education Level One Bricklaying course with Prospects College of Advanced Technology. Joe’s tutor for the course was Section Head for Bricklaying, Bill Guiver. Bill said that “Joe was a natural and the quality of his work stood out in the group”. Joe’s talent and commitment to his course meant that by the end of his level one programme he was being recommended to Technical and Apprentice Advisor, Steve Healy as a suitable candidate for an apprenticeship.

PROCAT provide a full recruitment and matching service to employers and students, not just training students in the trade of their choice but also working with them to help them find a suitable apprenticeship so that they can become fully qualified whilst gaining experience and getting paid for the work that they do. It was in this way that Joe managed to obtain his apprenticeship.

Steve Healy described Joe as “a model student” and provided him with chance to go on a two week works trial with a company called A C Eales Builders Ltd. Joe was prepared for the opportunity both through the skills he had learned in college and through working for a window fitting company whilst on his level one course and during the summer. Joe knew exactly what would be expected of him in a work environment and was instantly successful, becoming an employed apprentice at the end of his trial. Joe is very pleased with the way he has progressed through the college. Joe continued to point out that he felt trusted by his employer, Tony Eales, who didn’t give him menial tasks because he was an apprentice but instead encouraged him to work and develop his skills.

Joe has now secured a job with A C Eales Builders Ltd for when he finishes his course and has recently been nominated for the ‘Apprentice of the Year’ award. Bill Guiver said that Joe “has a promising career in the construction industry ahead of him” and in line with this Joe said that in the future he would like to learn another trade, possibly plumbing and work towards running his own construction company. Joe would recommend an apprenticeship to others, observing that “I don’t know what I would be doing if I hadn’t come to PROCAT and learnt a trade”.

If you are interested a career in bricklaying or any of the other trades we offer then apply now from our website homepage or call on 0800 389 3589 to speak to one of our staff about the options available.

MY PROCAT EXPERIENCE - JOE GURNEY

“I liked the hands on work and it appealed to me more than being in a classroom all day”.

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BUILDING SERVICES

Want a career in Building Services Engineering but not sure about which area to go into?

This course gives learners a flavour of the skills involved in four different areas of building services engineering; plumbing, electrotechnical, Refrigeration, Air Conditioning and Heat Pumps.

You’ll find out what you enjoy, and then you can move onto a specialist qualification in year two before progressing to an Advanced Apprenticeship in year three.

Whatyouwillstudy:You will develop a variety of theory and practical skills in Electrical Installation, Plumbing, Refrigeration, Air Conditioning and Heat Pumps.


This course is designed to allow you to specialise in one of the following trades in year two:

• Refrigeration, Air Conditioning and Heat Pumps • Plumbing • Electrical Installation

Location: PROCAT Southend Campus and PROCAT Canvey Island Campus

Age:16+

Duration:1 year


Qualification: City and Guilds Diploma


“I have developed a variety of theory and practical skills in Air Conditioning, Electrical Installation, Heating and Ventilation and Plumbing – great to have experience in a number of sectors!” Conner Ross


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Practical carpentry and joinery skills are in high demand. If you want a career in the joinery trade then this course is for you.

There are two pathways you can go down as you progress on this course:

Carpenter - will work on construction sites, private housing etc fitting products made by a joiner (see below), such as windows, doors, staircases and internal and architectural joinery. They may also construct some products on-site, although most products are now made and fully-finished in a joinery manufacturers.

Joiner/BenchJoiner - will work mainly in a workshop and will make windows, doors stairs and other products made of wood. They use a range of hand tools and industrial woodworking machinery and will also fully-finish products with materials like paints, wood coatings, glazing and sealets. Some joiners, particularly in smaller firms, may also go onto site and fit the products they make.

Whatyouwillstudy:You will learn a mixture of bench work – marking, setting out and producing joinery products, and site work – installing first and second fixings and structural components.


As a carpenter or joiner, you may carry out some of the following tasks, depending on where you work:

• Cut and shape timber for floorboards, skirting boards and window frames

• Make and assemble doors, window frames, staircases and fitted furniture

• Fit wooden structures, like floor and roof joists, roof timbers, staircases, partition walls, and door and window frames (first fixings)

• Make and fit interiors in shops, bars, restaurants, offices and public buildings

• Construct stage sets for theatre, film and TV productions.

CARPENTRY AND JOINERY

“PROCAT gives you an insight into the real world but at a level that you can cope with and they prepare you for the future. If someone is interested in getting into the trade, I recommend PROCAT, I don’t know what I would have done in my life without them.” Jake Vardy

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Location: PROCAT Southend Campus, PROCAT Canvey Island Campus

Age:16+



Qualification: City and Guilds Diploma with progression to Advanced Apprenticeship

Whatcouldyouearn? Up to £36k

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This multi-skilled construction course will equip you with a broad range of skills and enable you to develop the practical experience and knowledge required for maintenance operations, including Carpentry & Joinery, Brickwork, Painting & Decorating, Plastering and Plumbing.

Aimed at people who are working for a construction firm, developing property or working in a general maintenance role, this qualification will equip you with the skills to carry out both interior and exterior property maintenance practices.

Whatyouwillstudy:You will learn the following trades…

Carpentry and Joinery, Bricklaying, Decorating, Plumbing, Tiling, Plastering, Masonry.


This course is designed to allow you to specialise in one of the following trades in year two:

• Bricklaying

• Carpentry and Joinery

• Plumbing

• Wall and Floor Tiling

Or progress with Construction Maintenance Operations.


Age:16+


Requirements:Minimum E grades in maths and English, with ICT also preferred for pre-apprenticeship or Level 1 qualification including functional skills for direct entry to intermediate apprenticeship



CONSTRUCTION MAINTENANCE OPERATIONS

“If you want to develop skills in a range of construction trades, this is the perfect course. You learn skills from bricklaying to plastering, it’s great to get experience in all the trades!” David King


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As an area with a skills shortage there is an opportunity for those who wish to develop their knowledge further and start a career in a growing sector.

PROCAT has developed excellent links with local employers, which provide great benefits to us and to our students. 96% of students progress in to apprenticeships gain or sustain full-time employment!

Whatyouwillstudy:Depending on your level, you will cover the majority of the following areas…

• Health and Safety legislation

• Environmental legislation

• Practices and procedures for overseeing and organising the work environment

• Cable termination

• Inspection and testing

• Fault finding

• Electrical principles

Typeofwork:

Electrotechnical careers are divided into different roles:

Installationelectrician - installing power systems, lighting, fire protection, security and data-network systems in all types of buildings

Maintenanceelectrician - checking systems regularly to make sure that they are working efficiently and safely

Electrotechnicalpanelbuilders- building and installing control panels that operate the electrical systems inside buildings

Machinerepairandrewindelectrician - repairing and maintaining electrical motors and other machinery like transformers to make sure that they work correctly

Highwaysystemselectrician - installing and maintaining street lighting and traffic management systems that tell the public what they need to know when they’re on the roads and motorways.


Age:16+


Requirements:Minimum c grades in maths and English, with ICT also preferred, or progression from Level 1 course with functional skills.

Qualification: IET Diploma with progression to Advanced Apprenticeship


ELECTRICAL INSTALLATION

Electricians fit and repair electrical circuits and wiring in people’s homes and businesses. They also install and maintain electrical equipment, instruments and machinery.

“Learning to be an electrical installer was daunting at first, but the instructors and hands on learning at PROCAT were just fantastic.” Samuel Whitby


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Studying Painting and Decorating at PROCAT is the perfect way to learn the skills that will open up not only this varied trade, but also a number of creative fields.

Whether you want to become a skilled painter and decorator, or you want to branch out into set design or shop fitting, our courses will help you achieve your goals.

Working in painting and decorating can lead to a range of different and challenging work environments; you only need to consider the variety of properties, not only with residential housing but with historical and protected buildings too, to realise how valuable a detailed knowledge of this trade can become.

Whatyouwillstudy:During your studies, you will learn the techniques that will shape you into a skilled professional, learning from our dedicated staff who have years of industry experience.

In the classroom, you will discover how building processes work, from design through to completion, before applying your knowledge in a practical setting. As you enhance your skills you will have the opportunity to incorporate your own creative ideas into your training, and also be given the opportunity to participate in competitions and community projects to support your learning and provide valuable experience that employers will look for.

Whether you want to be a successful tradesperson, a set designer, work on a building site or even become a foreman, the opportunities are there for you at PROCAT!

Typeofwork:

As a painter and decorator, you would work on a variety of domestic and industrial projects ranging from re-decorating homes to applying heavy-duty finishes to large structures like bridges.

On a domestic job, you would use paint, varnishes and wallpaper to decorate rooms. You would follow the householder’s instructions about choice of colour, finishing texture and wallpaper patterns. Your main tasks would include:

On some jobs you might apply specialist finishes such as rag rolling, graining and marbling. You would often work from ladders or raised platforms to reach ceilings.

For industrial projects, such as bridges or ships, you would remove old paintwork with abrasive blasting methods before applying new coatings using industrial paint spraying equipment.


Age:16+


Requirements:Minimum E grades in maths and English, with ICT also preferred



PAINTING AND DECORATING

“The hands on experience gained at the PROCAT Southend Campus, learning in dedicated bays and using all the tools needed on the job has really set me up to be successful in my career” Faye Smart


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Whether it’s on domestic or commercial building sites, plumbing is a trade that will always be highly demanded and essential to the construction industry.

If you want to make a significant difference to people’s lives by giving them access to water needed for drinking, heating and washing, luxuries we may sometimes take for granted, then a Plumbing course will set you on your way to a career that won’t just improve your prospects and quality of life, but others’ too.

Whatyouwillstudy:You will learn in our fully equipped classrooms and workshops, studying the underpinning theory, before gaining the practical skills required to achieve professional plumbing and heating qualifications.

Typeofwork:Depending on whether you work in homes, industrial or commercial locations, you’re likely to:

• Install water supplies, heating systems and drainage

• Find faults in systems or equipment and repair them

• Service gas and oil-fired central heating systems, boilers and radiators

• Install and fix domestic appliances like showers, cooker, gas fires and washing machines

• Attend emergency call-outs to fix leaks, for example during cold weather

• Fit weather-proof materials, joints and flashings to roofs, chimneys and walls.

As an experienced plumber, you might specialise in sheet metal work for industrial, commercial or historical buildings.

Location: PROCAT Canvey Island Campus, PROCAT Basildon Campus

Age:16+


Requirements:Minimum E grades in maths and English, with ICT also preferred or direct entry to Level 2 with C grades in maths and English.

Qualification: BPEC Diploma with progression to Advanced Apprenticeship


PLUMBING

“Learning the ins and outs of the plumbing trade as prospects has really set my career path in motion, I couldn’t recommend the college any higher.” Matthew Moyse


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INFORMATION FOR PARENTS & GUARDIANS

MakingchoicesThere are a number of steps along the way to help your son or daughter make the right decision when it comes to their college choices. Our course pages will help guide you through this process and ensure you are aware of all of the opportunities available.

SupportatCollegeAt PROCAT we believe student support is essential to a successful learning experience. Our student support staff will guide you through the variety of support services on offer. It is important that your son or daughter discusses any support needs at their interview to ensure that they get the support they require during their time at the college.

ExpectationsAt PROCAT, there is a strong work ethic and we have very high expectations of our students. To help them prepare for adulthood or their transition in to employment or higher education, we work to develop self-reliance and self-discipline. We also help them learn the value of positive and analytical thinking to overcome problems and develop the self-esteem needed in the next stage of their lives/career.

FinancialSupportWe want all our students to be successful and enjoy their time at college. Attending college might different to when you were at school, and that you may be concerned about the financial aspects of studying and travelling. If you’re concerned about finances you can talk to one of our student advisers. They can advise you about costs and the financial help that is available to you. This includes the College Bursary and Welfare Funds.

ProgressiontoHigherEducationThe college is increasing the number of higher qualifications on offer, providing more opportunities for progression. These include HNC/HND courses, and higher apprenticeships. Take a look at our pathway diagrams for more information.

Keepaneyeonoureventspageatwww.procat.ac.ukforournextopendayandournewspageforallthelatestindustryinsight.

Call08003893589orapplyonline.

Parents and guardians, we know what a tough decision it is for young people choosing a career path. We want to put your mind at ease; rest assured we support our students from entry level all the way through to finding and completing an apprenticeship. All we ask for in return is hard work, motivation and dedication.

CONTACT INFORMATION

PROCATBasildonCampus

LuckynLaneEntrance,

Basildon,Essex,SS143AY

PROCATCanveyIslandCampus

MeppelAvenue,CanveyIsland,

Essex,SS89RZ

PROCATSouthendCampus

SouthchurchBoulevard,

Southend-On-Sea,Essex,SS24XA

PROCATAviationAcademy

BritaviaHangar,SouthendAirport,

Southend-on-Sea,EssexSS26YU

[email protected]

www.procat.ac.uk

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WORKING TOGETHER TO ADVANCE SKILLS

Our training offer extends beyond further education courses and apprenticeships to ensure that our students can obtain additional qualifications to become a fully qualified and licenced practitioner in their field. PROCAT offers a range of industry certified up skilling courses to ensure a high level of professional competence that meet regulatory requirements. The areas we train in are listed below and are available to existing PROCAT students or employees in industry. http://www.procat.ac.uk/business-training-introduction

Ourcourseofferingcoversthefollowingsectors:

· Health & Safety

· Electrical

· Hazardous Area

· Refrigeration

· Environmental

· Construction

· Plumbing

· Engineering

· Rail

· Aviation

Whatever your needs we will endeavour to provide you with world class training, either at our state-of-the-art training centre or on-site if appropriate.

Boasting experience, quality and flexibility, PROCAT has been meeting the training needs of businesses throughout the UK for more than 40 years. We have built long lasting relationships with our customers by providing high quality, flexible and cost effective training solutions.

Toenquire,call08003893589orvisitwww.procat.ac.ukforfurthercourseinformation.

Prospects College of Advanced Technology is the first of its kind in the UK and our purpose is to serve industry by providing outstanding professional technical training.

10 REASONS TO JOIN PROCAT10 REASONS TO JOIN PROCAT

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Rated 'good with outstanding features' by Ofsted, making PROCAT THE College to get in to in South East Essex!

2 National reputation for Outstanding Technical Vocational Education and the only centre in the South East delivering hands-on, industry led training in Engineering and Construction trades.

7High conversion rates in to employment! There is

outstanding progression for apprentices with 94%

either gaining or sustaining full-time employment.

We support students all the way from further education through to employment! Whatever level you work at, our aim is to progress you in to an apprenticeship. We have entry points from Level 1 to Level 3 apprenticeships.

You will learn in state-of-the-art facilities!

£46 millionWith over of investment, there are no finer facilities to learn your trade.

We back this up with outstanding pass rates!

Fantastic student benefits including gym membership, NUS and reduced driving lesson costs.

10PROCAT dedicated team support you with anything you might need. Help and advice on subjects such as careers, costs and courses are delivered by our friendly and knowledgeable staff.

Outstanding support

94% of apprentices either gain or sustain full-time employment

following the completion of their apprenticeship

programme.

In engineering, 83% of learners achieved merit or distinction in their BTEC qualifications

and with a 98% overall pass rate.

3Delivered by Industry standard professionals!You can’t be taught by more qualified, experienced tradesmen – perfect to prepare you for employment.

9Advanced apprenticeships can offer starting salaries of up to £17,000 per annum with progression to higher education supported by employers. We are not a stop gap college, we are the first step in your career and an alternative to University.

YOU DON’T HAVE TO STAY IN SCHOOL…

Prospects-College @ProspectsLF [email protected] 01268 207 640

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