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In 2017, Weston College and The Bristol Port Company worked in partnership to develop the Maritime Leadership and Development Apprenticeship, with the aim of offering training to Bristol Port employees aspiring to enter a management role within their organisation.
5 years later, and the success rates have been more than impressive.
25 people have completed the Level 3 course, with 98% achieving a Distinction, and a further 10 have completed the Level 5 apprenticeship, with 95% gaining a Distinction – the highest grade possible.
People in all areas of the organisation have completed this tailored apprenticeship, from Car Trade Manager to Purchasing Officer, with interpersonal skills to leadership qualities developed through the apprenticeship programme which can be transferred to any department within the company.
Steve Baker, Car Trade Manager at The Bristol Port Company completed the course, and said: “This opportunity has really elevated my career. I started the course in 2020 and it was one of the best decisions I have made.
“I am now utilising the skills I gained through the programme on a daily basis to lead a team of 63 people to successfully deliver targets.”
These thoughts were echoed by David Brown, CEO at The Bristol Port Company, who added: “We have been very impressed with our bespoke training initiative. Currently, we have 10 employees who are due to take their End Point Assessment and complete their apprenticeship in the next few months.
“The apprenticeship typically takes 18-24 months to complete during which those involved have grown in confidence and become more effective leaders, in turn this has had a positive impact on our organisation.”
Dr Paul Phillips CBE, Principal and Chief Executive of Weston College Group, said: “Apprenticeships are a fantastic tool for employers to upskill their staff and develop a bespoke package for their organisation and Bristol Port Company is a perfect example of it working in action.
“Like Weston College, The Bristol Port Company is passionate about developing their people, so this partnership has been built on solid foundations and it continues to deliver fantastic results.
“I’m looking forward to seeing this partnership continue to flourish over the coming years.”
If you would like to build a bespoke apprenticeship programme with Weston College, contact the apprenticeship team via email: apprenticeships@weston.ac.uk or call 01934 411 594.
Five of our Environmental Health Practitioner BSc (Hons) Degree Apprentices were cover stars, for the latest Environmental Health News (EHN) magazine.
Nikki, Hannah, Holly, Mollie and Rian, are all studying for their degree whilst also working for East Suffolk Council.
They started their apprenticeship journey with UCW last September, and are released one day a week to complete their studies remotely.
Holly who has returned to education, having previously completed an Admin Apprenticeship 14 years ago, said: “It has been challenging getting back into academic work – things like reflective writing and creative thinking, but the college has been really good with providing study help sessions.”
Molly, who is in a similar position to Holly, having previously completing an apprenticeship, added: “I love working in environmental protection, and this apprenticeship is allowing me to further my career.
“The apprenticeship has been really exciting. I definitely see myself as an Environmental Health Officer on completion of the apprenticeship, but learning about health, housing, food and the private rented sector might also spark my interest to go down one of those routes.”
Rian, mentions that: “It (the apprenticeship) has taught me how clever I need to be at managing my workload so that I’m not overwhelmed. That’s just the nature of our job, the cases don’t stop coming in. On completion of the apprenticeship, I see myself moving into a more senior role within my current team.”
If you would like to follow in Nikki, Hannah, Holly, Mollie and Rian’s footsteps, by becoming a degree apprentice, you can start your journey, by clicking here.
Are you experienced in Customer Service and want to develop your existing skills within an outstanding and developing department? Are you passionate about helping customers by sign posting, giving advice and guidance, and helping them achieve their ambitions? We want to hear from you!
The College Information Services team is committed to delivering an outstanding service and customer experience, tailored to meet the needs of the individual, through supportive, inclusive working practices and a genuine desire to assist customers to achieve their goals and aspirations.
We are looking for:
- friendly and empathetic individuals interested in either a full-time or part-time roles
- candidates who are committed to providing the best customer service possible through a variety of mediums such as Livechat, emails and face-to-face conversations
- someone who can deal with all aspects of admissions and advice and guidance for our prospective and current students.
We can offer you the opportunity to:
- join our team to help Create Brighter Futures for potential applicants
- work along-side friendly and empathetic staff who pride themselves in the ‘family’ feel
- be fully supported with full training provided.
We are currently recruiting for a number of roles including Customer Service Assistants, FE Admissions Officers and Admissions Coordinators - start your Brighter Future and APPLY TODAY (click 'current vacancies' and then search 'information services' in the keywords).
Find out what its like to be part of the College Informations Services Team, meet Claire and Courtney ...
Claire
My role at the college is to look after the College Information Services and School Liaison team, which basically means I look after the operation of these areas as well as oversee all my staff, making sure that they are happy and motivated in their roles.
Courtney
I have worked within CIS for the last 6 years. When I first started, I was part of the reception team, within the first two years I was given the opportunity to cover a secondment in admissions and have been an admissions officer ever since. Working at the college has been an incredible experience for me. The supportive and collaborative culture, combined with challenging and meaningful work, makes coming to work every day a joy. I feel valued and appreciated as a member of the team, and I’m constantly learning and growing in my role.
