Education | ED03 | Summer 2016
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MAKE<br />
IT<br />
HAPPEN<br />
Foundation Diploma<br />
BTEC<br />
A Level<br />
GCSE<br />
Case Study: Training apprentices<br />
at Thermofisher Scientific<br />
Brian Cursons: Toolmaker/Precision Engineer<br />
For how many years have you worked alongside<br />
apprentices? I have trained three apprentices and<br />
worked alongside them for around 25 years.<br />
Do apprenticeships work? I did an apprenticeship<br />
myself, which was five years with a college, on a dayrelease<br />
basis, with four days hands-on involvement<br />
in the tool room with a qualified tool-maker. It was<br />
invaluable experience as I not only learnt the trade but<br />
also how to interact with others on a professional level.<br />
What do apprentices in your company go on to do?<br />
Our apprentices have the choice to either stay<br />
with the company or take their new skill set and<br />
qualifications to another company and explore<br />
different avenues within the industry.<br />
Is it satisfying helping young people to develop a career?<br />
I found it really satisfying training these guys and opening<br />
up opportunities for them. One of my apprentices emigrated<br />
to Australia and now owns his own tool-making company.<br />
It was my input with him that set him on his way, which<br />
gives me a sense of pride in a job well done. Apprenticeships<br />
teach you practical hands-on skills which you can draw on<br />
in all aspects of life, not just academic qualifications gained<br />
in the sheltered protected environment of a college campus.<br />
Art<br />
Art History<br />
Photography<br />
Graphics<br />
Textiles<br />
Creative Media<br />
Fashion and Clothing<br />
Performing Arts: Dance, Drama, Music<br />
Production Arts<br />
Enterprise and Entrepreneurship<br />
Theatrical Hair and Makeup<br />
English Language and Literature<br />
Mathematics<br />
Accounting<br />
Business<br />
IT<br />
Science<br />
Psychology<br />
“OUTSTANDING”<br />
i n A L L a r e a s<br />
Open Evening:<br />
19th October <strong>2016</strong> 5-8pm<br />
RYE<br />
S<br />
DI TU O<br />
For the Creative Industries<br />
Plus<br />
Industry specific work<br />
placementsand internships<br />
Arts Awards<br />
Visit Local and National galleries<br />
Participate and perform at<br />
Theatres, Operas and Concerts<br />
Organise and style Fashion<br />
shows and photo shoots<br />
Experience cultural trips to<br />
France, Denmark,<br />
Amsterdam, Florence<br />
and New York<br />
Collaborate and host<br />
Gigs, Pop up Shops<br />
and Festivals<br />
Graduate Private View &<br />
Fashion Show:<br />
24th June <strong>2016</strong>, 6-9.30pm<br />
The Grove, Rye<br />
East Sussex TN31 7NQ<br />
01797 228434<br />
www.ryestudioschool.co.uk<br />
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