CATCH apprentice brochure

Apprenticeship Guide
Your Route
to Success

Contents
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Welcome!
UK Process Industries
Where will I train?
Our Apprenticeships
Why Choose an Apprenticeship?
What are the minimum requirements?
Benefits of a CATCH apprenticeship
Recruitment Process
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Contact us/ Apply now

CATCH Apprenticeships
Your Route to Success!
Welcome to CATCH Apprenticeships, the most employer-focused
apprenticeship programme in the Yorkshire & Humber region. By utilising
our industry knowledge, networks and connections and working closely
with our members and wider employers, we have developed four
specialised apprenticeship programmes ready to develop the next
generation of industry talent.
As a CATCH Apprentice, you will receive a huge amount of practical, hands
on, industry standard training in addition to learning underpinning
knowledge in the classroom. The CATCH style of learning is contextualised,
meaning everything that you learn will have practical based examples using
our workshops and Process plant facility at the National Centre for Process
& Manufacturing.
CATCH has over 20 years experience of supporting industry with skills,
competency and apprenticeship solutions. We work with over 300
employers across the Yorkshire & Humber region in sectors such as
Chemicals, Cosmetics, Oil & Gas, Energy, Food and Drink and its associated
supply chain. Our apprenticeships align directly with industry requirements
and will provide you with a pathway to fantastic career opportunities in
these exciting innovative companies.
Please take time to read though our apprenticeship guide, we look
forward supporting as you begin your professional career, starting
Your Route to Success!
David Talbot
Chief Executive Officer
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UK Process Industries
Overview
Manufacturing in the UK has a long history, from the industrial revolution in the 18th
century to growing at unprecedented scale in the 19th century - the UK is currently
the 9th largest manufacturing nation in the world and employs 2.7 million people.
By becoming a CATCH apprentice, you will be contributing to the living standards of
the UK population and beyond. Our manufacturing process industries play a huge
part of how we live our daily lives, from the shower gel you use in the morning to the
desk you work at, to the products used to clean your home - almost everything you
touch began its life with a recipe and a manufacturing process.
The process industries span a wide number of sectors and range from large
multinational companies to smaller local businesses.
Sectors include
Chemical
Agrochemical
Oil & gas
Food/Drink
Cosmetics
Pharmaceutical
Water industry
Energy
It is an exciting time to be working in the process industries, companies are
seeking to become more efficient and greener and the number of highly skilled,
well paid jobs are set to increase over the next few years to meet these demands.
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If you enjoy working out how things are made, putting them together or are
innovative by nature, our specialised apprenticeships are for you! We will help
you build a rewarding career in a safe, supportive and interactive environment.

where will I train?
The CATCH facility in Stallingborough is unmatched. In addition to a number
of engineering workshops and classrooms our site also features the National
Centre for Process & Manufacturing, the UKs leading end-to-end live process
operations training plant, which includes a state of the art control centre, a
simulator suite, an impressive tank farm and a fully functioning process facility.
Our West Yorkshire facility at the Process Manufacturing Centre in Huddersfield,
Kirklees allows us to deliver Process Operations apprenticeships to a range of
employers in that region.
National Centre for Process
& Manufacturing (NCPM)
Located at CATCH, Stallingborough
Process Manufacturing Centre
Located at Kirklees College
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Our Apprenticeships

Science Manufacturing Technician
Level: 3
Duration: 3 years
Aimed at those who would like to become a Process Operator typically in the
Chemical, Oil & Gas, Water, Energy, Power and Process industries. Science
manufacturing technicians work in a wide range of companies, including, but not
exclusively, chemical, primary and secondary pharmaceutical, biotechnology,
formulated products and nuclear manufacturing. A science manufacturing technician
will operate the systems and equipment, involved in the production of products.
What you will gain:
• Technical Certificate – City & Guilds Level 3 0610 in Process Technology
• Competence Qualification – Level 3 NVQ Process Industries
Maintenance and Operations Engineering Technician
Level: 3
Duration: 3 years
Aimed at those who would like to become a Maintenance Technician with a specific
trade covering; Electrical, Mechanical, Instrumentation, Multi-skilled (Electro-
Mechanical) They will maintain the safety, integrity and effective operation of plant
and equipment in one or more of the following Industries that are part of or have
activities that are part of the broader national infrastructure Engineering Sector.
These Technicians will undertake installation, testing, servicing, removal,
replacement, maintenance and repair of a range of equipment, sometimes complex,
as part of planned preventative and reactive maintenance programmes. They may
also undertake decommissioning activities when plant is being removed from service
What you will gain:
• Technical Certificate – Level 3 Diploma in Engineering Maintenance
• Competence Qualification – Level 3 NVQ in either Electrical/Mechanical/
Instrumentation
To find out more information about our apprenticeships please visit www.catchuk.org/catchapprenticeships 7

Pipe Welder
Level: 3
Duration: 4 years
Pipe Welders are key to the successful fabrication, construction and repair
& maintenance of major infrastructure projects. Pipe welders support many
employers in the construction, engineering and manufacturing sectors.
They can work anywhere in the world and provide services in a range of demanding
environments, including working at height, confined spaces,
on live plant and equipment. This could include fabrication workshops, oil rigs,
power stations, process plant facilities, on-board marine vessels.
What you will gain:
• Classroom based theory around health & safety, engineering and welding
principles. Large amount of workshop based welding and fabrication skills.
Plate Welder
Level: 3
Duration: 3 years
The broad purpose of the occupation is to manually weld plate and structural
components to high standards of quality. This will involve fabrication, construction or
repair of fabricated plate assemblies, extrusions and structural components used often
used to fabricate larger components and assemblies. You’ll learn to weld to
internationally recognised quality standards using more than one manual arc welding
process in at least one material group. Plate welding can include a number of different
welding positions and materials with each welding process requiring different equipment,
assemblies, skills and techniques.
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What you will gain:
• Classroom based theory around health & safety, engineering and welding
principles. Large amount of workshop based welding and fabrication skills.
To find out more information about our apprenticeships please visit www.catchuk.org/catchapprenticeships

Why Choose an
Apprenticeship?
?
Earn while
you learn!
Higher
employment rate
Entry route into
employment in
industry
Gain a Trade
for life
Learn
specific job
skills
Recognisable
qualifications
Progression
Can lead to Higher
Education eg. HNC/HND
Starting salary approx.
£25K - £30K
once completed apprenticeship
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What are the minimum
requirements?
Maths English Science
grade 4-9 (A-C)
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Benefits of a CATCH
apprenticeship
Structured recruitment
process to attract the
best talent in the region
Delivery model which
includes a large
amount of practical
hands on training
Qualifications
embedded within the
apprenticeship standard
Regular communication
through our Account
Management system
8 weekly reviews Experienced Industry
led trainers
Live site shutdown every
year to bring Operations
& Maintenance teams
together
Real life scenarios
utilising the NCPM
Added Value Training-
Enhanced training to expand
the apprentice’s knowledge
and skills through CATCH
Skills training courses
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Recruitment Process
1.
Online
Application
Aptitude and
Selection
Assessment
2.
3.
CATCH
Interviews
Employer
Event
4.
5.
Employer
Interview and
Selection
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Schools Engagement & Open Evenings
CATCH have a schools engagement programme that includes visiting
schools, colleges and UTCs to promote CATCH Apprenticeships. This
includes assemblies, Careers fairs, industry talks and hands on STEM
based activities. We also run a series of open evenings which allows
you to visit our site and see where and how we deliver our
apprenticeships.
Online Application
You will be required to complete an online application form that asks
some basic questions about why you are considering an apprenticeship.
Please note that we have a minimum grade criteria of Grades 4-9 in GCSE
Maths, English and Science.
Aptitude & Selection Assessment
The next step is to complete some aptitude and selection assessments
which will grade your suitability for an engineering or operations based
apprenticeship. The assessments will also help identify other skills such as
problem solving and logical thinking.
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CATCH Interviews
We will then invite you to have an interview with a member of the
CATCH team. This will be to discuss why you want to do an apprenticeship,
which areas interest you the most and what knowledge of engineering and
operations apprenticeships you have gained throughout the process so far.
Employer Event
Employers who have committed to recruit a CATCH Apprentice will attend a careers
fair style event where all the candidates will be able to meet them and find out more
about the opportunities available. You will then be able to register your interest with
the employers to be considered for their vacancies.
Employer Interview & Selection
The final part of the process is an interview with the employer, normally at their site.
If successful, the employer will offer you a position as an apprentice and you will begin
your journey as a CATCH apprentice!
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Contact us/
apply now:
www.catchuk.org/catchapprenticeships
apprenticeships@catchuk.org
01469 552828 option 1
Look out for our
Open evenings
Find out more on our website or social media!
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