Electrical Switchgear Academy
The Electrical Switchgear Academy with Vertiv provides industry-leading training and will prepare you for a role in the Electrical Installation sector through the Assured Skills programme. This Academy will be delivered in partnership with North West Regional College (NWRC).
Training
The Electrical Switchgear Academy with Vertiv is a seven-week training course providing practical knowledge and real-world experience required to work in the sector.
Training will include five weeks intensive training at NWRC and two weeks work-based training at the Vertiv site in Derry-Londonderry.
Participants will receive a weekly training allowance of £175 for the duration of the Academy, as well as help with travelling and childcare expenses where people qualify.
Successful applicants to the Switchgear Academy will work towards a Level 2 entry level qualification in Electrical Installation (EAL) for work in the electrical switchgear sector.
Those who successfully finish the course are guaranteed an interview with Vertiv for a permanent role as a Junior Panel Wirer with Vertiv. An interview is not a guarantee of a job. Offers of employment will be solely at the discretion of the company following the interview
Who can apply
No previous experience is needed but you must:
- be at least 18 years old upon start of the course
- have a right to work and to undertake Assured Skills Training in the UK at the point of application and not be disqualified from doing either by reason of their immigration status
How to apply
For further information and to submit your application, click APPLY NOW.
Closing date
Completed applications must be received by midnight on Sunday 26 January 2025.
Information session, interview and training dates
Information session
An information session will be held on Monday 10 February 2025.
Interview dates
Interviews will be held on Tuesday 11, Wednesday 12 and Thursday 13 February 2025.
Training dates
Training will take place from Monday 24 February until Friday 11 April 2025.
Living outside Northern Ireland
If you live outside Northern Ireland, by accepting an offer of a place on this pre-employment training Academy, you are committing to attending training and pursuing a job opportunity with Vertiv based in Derry-Londonderry, Northern Ireland.
Applications are welcome from everyone who meets the essential criteria and are particularly welcome from people returning to work after caring for their children or other family members.
Help to apply
If you have a disability and need help to complete this form:
email Assuredskills@economy-ni.gov.uk
or
telephone 028 9041 6972
All correspondence with applicants will be through email. It is the applicant’s responsibility to act on this within the given time frame.
Company information
Vertiv is a global provider of critical digital infrastructure and continuity solutions. The company brings together hardware, software, analytics and ongoing services to enable its customers’ vital applications to run continuously, perform optimally and grow with their business needs.
Further Information
For more information on this academy or to receive updates on new academy opportunities as they arise, contact the https://www.nidirect.gov.uk/contacts/department-economy-employer-skills-branch
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