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W M Donald’s Apprentices: Progress Report
The latest cohort of W M Donald apprentices received their induction training at the end of September. For the first time this was undertaken online using Zoom.
Of the twelve recruits we have, unfortunately, lost one who decided that civil engineering wasn’t for him. This is disappointing as the recruitment process was rigorous and we had many more applicants than spaces.
The eleven apprentices have now passed their probation periods and appraisals have been completed. At the start of December they will be spending two weeks in Glasgow to start their SVQ in Construction and Civil Engineering Operations. The course is an SCQF level 5 training scheme organised through the CITB. W M Donald’s HR Manager, Rachel O’Donnell, will be sitting in on the course for the first few days:
‘The plan is to understand the syllabus in depth and then create an internal programme of training to support
and accelerate their learning. It’s important for the apprentices to appreciate that’s there’s much more to civil engineering than digging holes!’
W M Donald is building on its Green Vest Scheme which enables apprentices, and other trainees, to have the opportunity to gain experience of operating mechanical equipment on site in a tightly controlled safety environment.
SVQ – Scottish Vocational Qualifications
SCQF – Scottish Credit and Qualifications Framework
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