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ADT has held both Learner & Employer forums over the last 6 months as part of its regular feedback cycle. The following matters were raised: Too much paperwork - much of which seems repetitive The progression opportunities to Level 3 is not readily available in certain occupational routes Some learners and employers are not aware of the Credit and
South East Wales Office gets its first bilingual learner!
Whilst ADT learners in North Wales routinely undertake part of their learning programmes through the medium of Welsh, ADT’s Cwmbran office now has its first learner completing a Business Administration framework bilingually. Good luck to Martin Brazell of ONS, Newport! ADT Managing Director John Roberts commented that "we are passionate about the use
Focus on the Welsh Language
ADT, together with Elizabeth Watkin of Sgiliaith, have translated the knowledge and understanding questions of the Warehouse and Storage NVQ into Welsh. This has allowed learners to undertake their learning bilingually/through the medium of Welsh in this occupational route. Feedback from learners suggested that a Welsh glossary of terms would significantly
Learning Records Service
Learning Records Service (Formerly MIAP) www.learningrecordsservice.org.uk From September 2010, Awarding Bodies and Organisations will be asking ADT to provide Unique Learning Numbers (ULN’s) for learners when they are being registered as a candidate and entered for an exam or qualification. This is to ensure that learning information and award
Drinkaware Calculator
The harmful effects of drinking are almost entirely related to the alcohol content of what you drink, not the type of drink. In other words, beers are no safer than spirits. What matters is how much you drink. The alcohol content of drinks is measured in ‘units’. Each unit is equivalent to around 10mls or 8g of pure alcohol (ethanol). The number
Rhys helps the Environment
Rhys Hughes of Welsh Water (Cefni Treatment Works) who is undertaking an NVQ Level 3 in Management with ADT has introduced a simple but effective method to save energy and water at work. As Rhys was preparing for a recent holiday he was setting a domestic electrical timer so that lights would switch on and off at his home to create the impression that the property
Hippo Bags to the Rescue
ADT is always looking for ways to put into practice its strong environmental ethos, in the same way that it encourages its employer organisations to do the same. Whilst working with Welsh Water, ADT Training Coordinator Menai Williams came across the "Hippo Bag" scheme that Welsh Water are currently promoting to encourage members of the public to save water.
Helping people back to work or education with Digartref Ynys Mon
ADT tutors have been working alongside Digartref Ynys Mon in Holyhead with a project that provides training and employment opportunities for unemployed people on Anglesey. Digartref gained funding through the Intermediate Labour Market (ILM) project to help support 3 groups of learners that included, out of work young people, and those with particular support
Learners at the Big Pit
Assiatou Rhydderch works in the canteen and coffee shop of the Big Pit National Coal Museum in Blaenavon. She is originally from the Gambia and her first language is Fulla. Assiatou is working towards the Diploma in Retail Skills Level 2. Whilst Assiatou has excellent spoken English skills, she lacks confidence with her written English. It has been agreed with
98% Achievement Rate at ONS!
Learners at the Office of National Statistics (ONS) in Newport continue to achieve unparalleled levels of success. Since an initial apprenticeship pilot programme in 2008, 75 learners have achieved qualifications with ADT, equating to a success rate of 98%! Importantly, over 60% of these achievers have progressed further onto higher level qualifications. During
Heading for the Top!
Congratulations to Daniel Holmes, a supervisor at the Spar store in Builth Wells on receiving his Retail Skills Foundation Modern Apprenticeship certificate. Due to his hard work Daniel is due to gain a promotion to Trainee Manager when a vacancy becomes available. Daniel is now progressing onto the Retail Management Modern Apprenticeship programme.
Learner Progression at Hafan y Mor
Dominika Tarnicka has worked for Hafan Y Mor for the last 6 years. Starting out as a part time shop assistant, she has been promoted to Assistant Manager, and has now been further promoted to Trainee Manager. Dominika’s progression at work has been facilitated by undertaking her apprenticeship framework in Team Leading with ADT. Dominika has learnt
Emerita Tanag Thyer - OHara Accounting
Emerita, originally from the Philippines, has just achieved her Business and Administration Foundation Modern Apprenticeship. While working at O’Hara Accounting, Emerita was given the opportunity to manage the office and feeling that she needed the training to help her with this new responsibility she was put in touch with one of ADT’s Training
Collaboration with Coleg Llandrillo facilitates training progression
Owain Gwyn Owen has just achieved his Foundation Apprenticeship in Food Manufacture Retail & Service Support Skills whilst working with his father in the family run business Owen G Owen & Son retail butchers based in Caernarfon, North Wales. Keen to further his education and qualifications in his chosen career, Owain has now chosen to progress to complete
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Gethin Scott CYF -From apprentice to employer
After completing training with ADT and John Rowlands Electrical Cyf between 2003 and 2007, Gethin Scott from Edern has now opened his own electrical business, Gethin Scott Cyf. Furthermore, Gethin is now training his own apprentice, Mathew Williams, passing on his knowledge and providing opportunities for local people. We wish Gethin and Mathew all
ADT Sponsor Cae Glyn United Football Team (under 16s)
A new football kit, sponsored by ADT, was presented to the captain of Cae Glyn United (under 16’s) prior to the start of the new season. The kit was presented by Alun Ffred Jones AM, pictured with Edgar Evans of ADT and coaches & players of the team. ADT wish the team every success during the season – Go for It Lads!!
a.b.c. Day Nursery
Louise Howe at ADT has been working with a.b.c Day Nursery in Wrexham under the Employer Pledge programme. Pictured are Jayne Grady, Kate Richards, Clare Morrilly and Sophie Williams with their certificates of achievement. Sarah Love the manager has noted an improvement in general communication skills with staff now having more confidence speaking to parents,
Headlines join the army for a great cause!
Headlines hairdressing salon in Rhyl held a Help for Heroes day and raised just short of £1,000 – what an amazing effort! Local businesses also donated cakes, vouchers and sandwiches, including Tribal Tattoos, Morfa Rhuddlan, Crown Bard public house, Bwyty Bach, Roes Chippy and Iron and Shine. Beverley Oliver also donated homemade cakes. Mike
ADT's Charity of the Year
ADT’s Charity of the Year ADT has adopted Help for Heroes as its charity of the year. The real-life heroism and sacrifice of a guardsman has inspired staff to raise money for the charity. Guardsman Carl Thomas, son of Meirion Thomas who works at ADT, served in Afghanistan last year. He drowned after his armoured carrier fell into a riverbed after an explosive
ADT open office in West Wales
ADT has recently opened an office and training suite in the bustling market town of Carmarthen, West Wales. This allows ADT to meet the needs of its West Wales learners, local and national employers, and to service national government funded training programmes. ADT Director Alan Roberts commented that "Opening the training facility in Carmarthen
National Contract Award Makes ADT One of the Largest Employer Pledge Providers
ADT has been awarded a national contract to deliver the Employer Pledge programme throughout the principality, effective 1st November 2010 through to 31st October 2013. ADT Director Alan Roberts commented that "ADT are proud to be involved in such a worthwhile programme that enhances essential skills in the workplace. The contract award reflects ADT’s
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ADT Enter into Collaborative Partnership
ADT has joined forces with Coleg Llandrillo and North Wales Training to form a unique training partnership. In direct response to the Welsh Assembly Government’s (WAG) Transformation Agenda, whilst retaining their individual corporate identities, the three organisations will now work together in North Wales to enable a co-ordinated approach to
ADT Join The Nuclear Skills Academy
ADT has become the first Work Based Learning provider in the whole of Wales to achieve membership to the prestigious "National Skills Academy – Nuclear". The Nuclear Skills Academy was established at the request of employers to address the key skills and training challenges facing the Nuclear industry, ensuring the sector has the skilled
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