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mitskills — Fri, 03 Feb 2012 14:54:14 +0000

Assessments and Interviews
9.00am – 10.30am & 1.00pm – 2.30pm
Please call for more information.

Open Day & Year 11 Parents Evening

mitskills — Thu, 02 Feb 2012 10:58:49 +0000

8th Febrary 2012
4.00pm – 7.00pm

VEHICLE REFINISHING

mitskills — Fri, 11 Mar 2011 16:17:02 +0000

VEHICLE REFINISHING

Who is the course for?
You should be employed in the vehicle refinishing trade or actively seeking a job in the trade. This can be in either a light or heavy vehicle workshop. You should have a keen interest in vehicle refinishing (painting). You should have a good eye for detail and colour.

What will I study?

You will study the various techniques in preparing vehicle panels. You will learn how to mix and apply various types of primers and how to mix, tint and apply various types of colour and laquers. You will also learn how to rectify minor paint defects. You will study at a purpose built college. This will be roughly seven weekly blocks per year. Accommadation will be found for you.

What will I need for the course?

You should have a good eye for detail and colour. You should be a ‘clean’ worker and be able to work on your own.

How will I be assessed?

You will be assessed by a competent assessor in the college were you study. You will also be assessed by your assessor in your workplace

How long is the course?

2 years for a level 2 apprenticeship
3 years for a level 3 advanced apprenticeship

What do I gain if successful?

A recognised Level 2 and Level 3 Framework Apprenticeship which will enable you to work in the industry and progress to a fruitful career.

The Cost

For all candidates aged 16-18 the course is fully funded by the Government. It is available to anybody that is working in the industry. Outside of the 16-18 age group costs will be dependant on individual candidate & employer details.

How do I find out more?

Contact Richard Smowton 0845 430 9009

AIR CONDITIONING COURSE

mitskills — Fri, 11 Mar 2011 16:16:31 +0000

AIR CONDITIONING COURSE

Who is the course for?

This course is for all Technicians who wish to gain a Refrigerant Handling Certificate to satisfy the latest DEFRA standards by 4th July 2010.

What will I study?

Gain an understanding of Refrigerant handling to DEFRA standards
Understand the basic principles of how motor vehicle Air Conditioning Systems operate.
Understand some basic diagnostic principles using pressures to understand symptom problems

What will I need for the course?

You will need overalls, steel toe cap boots, pens and pencils.

How will I be assessed?

Assessment will be by one Practical Task. On successful completion of task; a one hour multiple choice exam will be taken.

How long is the course?

The course is one day attendance for technicians with Air Conditioning experience

What do I gain if successful?

The Institute of The Motor Industry Certificate AC1r- Refrigerant Handling Certificate

The Cost

Is £160.00 no VAT, includes awarding body registration/ certification and a light lunch

How do I find out more?

Contact Clive Steele Tel. 0845 4309009 or email clive@motorindustrytraining.com

VEHICLE BODY REPAIR

mitskills — Fri, 11 Mar 2011 16:15:42 +0000

VEHICLE BODY REPAIR

Who is the course for?

This course is designed for people interested in the repair of vehicle bodies. You should be employed in the vehicle body repair trade or be actively seeking a job in the trade. This work might involve repairing accident damage, restoring or modifying vehicle bodies

What will I study?

What will I need for the course?

A keen interest in motor vehicles and not getting hands dirty

How will I be assessed?

You will be assessed by a competent assessor in your college and again by your assessor in your workplace. Your college course will be roughly seven weekly blocks per year.

How long is the course?

2 years for level 2 apprenticeship
3 years for a level 3 advanced apprenticeship

All courses are delivered by block release in Bristol, seven blocks for 5 days each block per year.

What do I gain if successful?

A recognised Level 2 and Level 3 Framework Apprenticeship which will enable you to work in the industry and progress to a fruitful career.

The Cost

How do I find out more?

Contact Richard Smowton 0845 430 9009

VEHICLE BODY FITTER

mitskills — Fri, 11 Mar 2011 16:15:02 +0000

VEHICLE BODY FITTER

Who is the course for?

You should ideally be working in a vehicle body workshop or actively seeking a workplacement. This can be either a light or heavy vehicle workshop. You should have a keen interest in the stripping and fitting of either accident damaged vehicles or vehicle restoration. You should have an interest in the mechanical and body structure of vehicles

What will I study?

You will learn mechanical, electrical and trim panel stripping and fitting. You will learn the basic vehicle system structures and how they relate to one another. You should enjoy all aspects of repairing motor vehicles and have a basic understanding of their operation

What will I need for the course?

A keen interest in motor vehicles.

How will I be assessed?

You will be assessed by a competent assessor in your college and again by your assessor in your workplace. Your college course will be roughly seven weekly blocks per year.

How long is the course?

2 years for level 2 apprenticeship
3 years for a level 3 advanced apprenticeship

All courses are delivered by block release in Bristol, seven blocks for 5 days each block per year.

What do I gain if successful?

A recognised Level 2 and Level 3 Framework Apprenticeship which will enable you to work in the industry and progress to a fruitful career.

The Cost

How do I find out more?

Contact Richard Smowton 0845 430 9009

LIGHT VEHICLE MAINTENANCE

mitskills — Fri, 11 Mar 2011 16:13:09 +0000

LIGHT VEHICLE MAINTENANCE

Who is the course for?

You should be employed in the light vehicle maintenance trade or actively seeking a job in the trade.

What will I study?

You will study the theory of motor vehicles either on a day release basis or on a block release, being, usually one week at a time at a college or training centre. Your practical training will take place in your place of work and will be monitored by one of our assessors visiting you regularly.

What will I need for the course?

A keen interest in motor vehicles is important.

How will I be assessed?

You will take some written tests and complete on-line tests at the college. In the workplace our assessor will observe you carrying out certain tasks.

How long is the course?

2 years for a level 2 apprenticeship
A further one year for a level 3 advanced apprenticeship

What do I gain if successful?

A recognised Level 2 and Level 3 Framework Apprenticeship which will enable you to work in the industry and progress further in the Motor Trade.

The Cost

How do I find out more?

Contact 0845 430 9009

Job Vacancies

mitskills — Tue, 17 Aug 2010 12:45:07 +0000

MIT Skills is a leading private training provider based in the South East with a proven track record of delivering high quality vocational training to apprentices and adult trainees across the motor, construction, manufacturing, engineering, retail and hairdressing industries. Due to our recent success we are looking to expand our team and require skilled, motivated people to join our team.

Applications are invited for the following positions:

Hair Dressing Lecturer/Assessor

As the hairdressing lecturer you will be expected to deliver high quality teaching and learning by providing students with a planned learning experience, managing the learning process, guiding and supporting learners.

A certificate in Education or recognized teaching qualification is desirable but not essential, experience of teaching, training peers or transferring skills to others, e.g. training, coaching; mentoring is desirable though not essential. To be considered you must hold D32/A1 qualifications or willing to work towards and have at relevant trade experience. You will also have the confidence, skills and ability to start and hit the ground running.

Plumbing Lecturer/Assessor

You will be expected to manage a case load of learners, liaise with employers and that your learners progress through their qualifications. You will have a Background in the industry and qualified to NVQ level three. Ideally you will have knowledge of the private training sector, hold a relevant teaching qualification and be A1/D32 qualified with experience of work place assessment. You must be a self-starter with strong organizational skills, enthusiastic, well-motivated, and flexible.

Clerical Apprentice

We have an opportunity for an excellent quality apprenticeship enabling you to gain a recognised qualification and learn whilst you earn. The role would involve general administration duties including: Answering the telephone, photocopying, filing, greeting visitors and updating bespoke computer system. You must be polite have a good telephone manner, computer literate and be capable of working in a very busy environment

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