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Discover Engineering

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Hull: 01482 826635 Scunthorpe: 03303 331501 Stallingborough: 01469 552880

Schools Engagement Co-ordinator; Lucy Jessop: [email protected]

Since opening its doors in 1967, Humberside Engineering Training Association (HETA) have always worked with schools across the Humber to inspire the next generation and to raise awareness of engineering as an exciting and sustainable employment opportunity.

We believe that helping students make an informed choice about their career leads to the successful and enthusiastic engineers of the future.

We are aware of the schools obligation to provide all students with impartial information, advice and guidance (IAG) as part of the Education Act of 2011 and we would love the opportunity to work in partnership with you to meet these targets.

Inspiring enough young people to consider a career in engineering to solve the skills shortage requires work from parents, teachers and engineering businesses.

Ensuring young people are excited, and engaged will encourage them to make

STEM subject choices, which will help develop the engineering and technical skills required to solve global problems.

Our dedicated staff offer a range of FREE activities including CV writing, interview techniques and aspirational talks.

We can also offer more practical workshops at our training centres located in Hull, Scunthorpe and Stallingborough to give your students hands on experience.

All of these activities align with the careers strategy, supporting education to meet the Gatsby Benchmarks for good careers delivery.

All of our staff and activities are independently accredited by Matrix and draw on industry experience from our employer database of over 350 companies.

We are confident that our IAG schools programme will prepare your students for their next step – be it an apprenticeship, university and/or the world of work.

Welcome from our Chief Executive

Contents

“We believe in helping students to make an informed choice about their career, and this leads to successful and enthusiastic engineers of the future”

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Welcome to HETA................................................................................................ Social Media.............................................................................................................Introduction............................................................................................................Assembly Presentations..................................................................................Careers Education, Information, Advice & Guidance.....................Careers Events & Exhibitions.........................................................................Myth Busting Talks.............................................................................................Roadshows............................................................................................................... Parents & Options Evenings...........................................................................Higher Education & Aspirational Events..............................................HETA Application Support............................................................................Workshop Tours....................................................................................................Taster Visits & Sessions......................................................................................Work Experience..................................................................................................Alumni........................................................................................................................Mock Interviews....................................................................................................CV Workshops........................................................................................................Student Provision................................................................................................Apprenticeship Support..................................................................................Marketing Materials...........................................................................................Programme Updates.........................................................................................Competitions.........................................................................................................Staff CPD....................................................................................................................Training & Meeting Space...............................................................................Events.........................................................................................................................In the News..............................................................................................................Case Studies.............................................................................................................

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Welcome to HETAFacts & Figures

Engineering lies at the heart of everything we do in this country – from the machines and equipment we use, to roads we drive on, vehicles we travel in and houses we live in. To meet demand, engineering companies need to recruit 2.56 million people before 2022, creating 275,000 new vacancies (Engineering UK).

All of our students achieve a Level 3 qualification or above

HETA trains for over 350 engineering companies in the Humber region

98% of HETA apprentices go into full time employment after their training

Over half of our apprentices go into higher level learning to complete a full HNC/HND

Our students receive high level teaching, industry experience, and gain valuable life skills

Our instructors have industry experience with careers from many sectors including electrical,

nuclear and energy

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13,000people are employed

in advancedengineering roles

in the Humber

Our work with schools and colleges inspires and supports young people to build their knowledge and understanding, develop their skills, and explore the exciting, diverse world of engineering.

The support we provide to schools varies and we will always try to tailor it to meet individual needs.

We can discuss what you would like to achieve from an activity and when you would like it to take place; we also offer more bespoke packages if required.

Ideas for new ways to collaborate and support each other are always welcome. For example, this year we developed individual Science, maths and English marketing materials for a specific school after a request.

If you are interested in any of our activities, please contact our Schools Engagement Team.

Schools Engagement Co-ordinator;Lucy Jessop: [email protected]

Introduction Assembly PresentationsOur experienced team will deliver aninformative presentation, highlighting thevariety of post-16 options available to those who want to discover engineering. In addition with assemblies specifically focused on Year 11’s, we run sessions for all year groups to speak to young students about what engineering is, the importance of engineering and STEM subjects. We can also deliver assemblies on careers, employability, apprenticeships etc.

Year 11 focused assemblies showcase the apprenticeship and engineering opportunities available at HETA, as well as routes to higher education. These events offer an excellent opportunity to find out about working in a particular organisation, opportunities and our selection criteria.

Meets benchmarks 2, 5 & 7

146,000jobs available in Yorkshire &

Humber region

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The Gatsby Benchmarks are a framework of 8 guidelines about what makes the best careers provision in schools and colleges. They make a great place to start for planning or improving your programme.

The eight Gatsby benchmarks of Good Career Guidance:

1. A stable careers programme

2. Learning from career and labour market information

3. Addressing the needs of each pupil

4. Linking curriculum learning to careers

5. Encounters with employers and employees

6. Experiences of workplaces

7. Encounters with further and higher education

8. Personal guidance

We have added the Benchmarks to each of our activities for you to gauge which is the best activity to meet the needs of your young people and your overall education careers plan.

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Careers Education, Information, Advice & Guidance Sessions We can deliver a variety of drop-in and appointment services to help meet student’s career needs, such as providing advice and guidance on writing a CV or application form to searching for jobs.

The team at HETA can discuss the opportunities of an apprenticeship, about career pathways, career opportunities, qualifications and higher education. This can be offered in many formats, whether it’s during their subject lessons, or drop in sessions at break or lunch time.

Meets benchmarks 1, 2, 3, 7 & 8

Careers Events & ExhibitionsHETA can attend your career exhibitions or evenings to speak to students about apprenticeship opportunities at HETA.These events are a fantastic chance to interact with employers, find out more about the organisations we work with. We give information, advice and guidance about apprenticeships and the engineering opportunities in the Yorkshire and Humber area.

Meets benchmarks 1, 2, 5 & 7

Myth Busting Talks

“Apprenticeships are only available in trade jobs like plumbing & construction”

“Apprenticeships are for people who fail their A-Levels”

“University is the only way to get a good career”

There are a number of myths surrounding apprenticeships, which may have previously deterred young people from considering them as a serious career option. It’s our pleasure to explore those myths and to present you with the truth about apprenticeships and what makes them perfect for many young people. HETA can deliver talks to students, parents and teachers to tackle all of the myths around apprenticeships.


Parents & Options EveningsLike our career exhibition, HETA can come and set up to speak to parents/students to discuss the benefits of apprenticeships, GCSE requirements and the importance of subjects within engineering. These sessions provide a great chance for parents to meet HETA in an informal environment, often to talk about their child’s application and future opportunities in more detail. We can do this in an exhibition style or we can set up in a classroom for parents to drop in at any point throughout the event.

Meets benchmarks 1, 2, 3, 4, 5 & 7

Higher Education & Aspirational EventsAn apprenticeship can lead to more than just employment. Our programme can span from traineeships all the way up to degree level, allowing learners to take learning as far as they want to go. Apprentices studying higher level qualifications are sponsored by their employers and earn their degree alongside practical skills developed in the workplace.

If you aren’t familiar with the programme, you can find out all you need to know from the HNC/HND team at HETA. We can deliver and support aspirational events at your school such as career talks, interactive activities and highlight the opportunities available to students through HETA’s higher education programmes. HETA provide educational programmes up to Level 5 without university fees.

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RoadshowsOur roadshows are targeted for each year group with the aim of raising student aspirations and providing an insight into the world of engineering. These roadshows are designed to be engaging, high impact sessions with information on future career opportunities, skills learnt, what engineering is, what choices students have beyond secondary school and how to apply to HETA. Roadshows include interactive sessions to inspire students to aim for a career in the engineering industry and the importance of STEM subjects.

Our activities can also be supported by HETA apprentices who can provide an insight into life as a student from their own experiences.

Meets benchmarks 1, 2, 3, 4, 5 & 7

Altogether

203,000 people with Level 3 & engineering skills

will be needed every year to meet

demand through to 2024

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The Humber is fast becoming a

centre of excellence for

renewable energy

HETA Application SupportWe offer a wide range of activities for schools to support students through all stages of their HETA application process. From going through the application forms to preparing students on what they need in order to complete the application form, we can be there every step of the way, at a time convenient for your school.

Our 6 step selection process is challenging, but well worth it. We’re looking for the best candidates - and that doesn’t necessarily mean those who performed best at school. It means people who work hard, have a positive outlook and are ready for an Apprenticeship.

Online Application FormApplicants need at least 4 GCSEs at grades 5-9. (Including maths, English and Science)

Aptitude TestCandidates come into the training centre to sit a multiple choice Mechanical & Spatial assessment.

Open eveningsWe open our centres for applicants to come learn more about the HETA Engineering Apprenticeship programme and take a tour of the workshop. We also have a series of Taster Days giving you the opportunity to find out more about our apprenticeships and get hands on experience in the workshop.

Formal InterviewA 1 to 1 interview with a Manager at HETA to discuss candidates train-ability and trade selection.

Company Open DayAn opportunity for the applicants to find out more about the client companies looking to recruit an apprentice and register their interest in vacancies. The companies then interview and select from this group.

Company / Traineeship OffersStudents will be invited for company interviews at the chosen HETA site. Successful candidates will then be offered either a contract of employment or an offer to start a traineeship.

Workshop ToursWe offer a range of workshop tours

which showcase our industry standard facilities and bring engineering to life while

inspiring students to take a closer look at life at HETA. Students will be guided round our engineering workshop by current learners,

so it’s an ideal opportunity for students chance to quiz them about their

own HETA experience.

This option is available for parents, and career

advisors also.

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Taster Visits& SessionsThese events give young people the opportunity to come and experience what life is like at HETA. Taster Days are an exciting way to learn about the programmes or career opportunities in engineering.

These interactive events offer the opportunity, in small groups, to develop job seeking skills; workshops are delivered either by staff or by employers. In these sessions, employers are offering their expertise in a particular area and not looking to recruit or to promote their organisation.

Students can come and experience hands-on practical work within our workshops. Students will experience elements of engineering including Mechanical and Electrical work. With taster visits, students will also begin to understand what engineering is and the benefits of anapprenticeship.

These days are a great opportunity for your students to try something new and broaden their awareness of the different options for post- 16 study.

Meets benchmark 6

“We offer a wide range of activities for schools to support students through all stages of their HETA application process.”

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79,000engineering related roles

to arise per year


Mock InterviewsOur mock interview sessions allow students to put their knowledge of the interview process into practice. Mock interviews increase students’ confidence and allow them to prepare answers to common interview questions ahead of the real thing. We also run HETA mock interview sessions for students who aspire to come to HETA to get them prepared.


CV WorkshopsIn a competitive job market, having agood CV that sells your skills to employersis more important than ever. To helpstudents prepare for life afterschool, we can work with themto enhance their employability skills, including how to prepare and present a CV, helping them what key strengthsemployers look for and giving guidance on a Social CV.


Student ProvisionHETA can provide one-to-one support in the form of guidance mentors for any students looking to progress andexplore the exciting world of engineering. We can support them with their school subjects, talk them through the journey of an engineering apprenticeship at HETA and what they need to do in order to apply for a place on our prestigious programme.

Meets benchmarks 1, 2, 3 & 8

Apprenticeship SupportNot only is HETA one of the leading providers for engineering apprenticeships, but many of the team at HETA started their careers as apprentices. From Business and IT, to Accounts apprenticeships, many of our staff can give personal insight into the life of an apprentice.

This is an ideal opportunity to learn all about apprenticeships with a talk from one of the team at your school. Understand how an apprenticeship works, how to apply, and whether it’s the right route for you.


Work ExperienceAt our Hull and Scunthorpe centre, we provide the opportunity for students to come and spend a week with us. We welcome students who have an interest in engineering so they can explore the different trades. Students will work alongside our experienced instructors in the workshop where they will take part in tasks such as electrical wiring and mechanical maintenance.

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AlumniWe are proud of our Learners’ achievements. We’re working hard to build a thriving alumni community that provides opportunities for past learners to stay connected, network, mentor learners, visit schools and return to HETA for special events, advance professional development and more.

If you would like our apprentices to come into your school to speak with your students, they can talk about career pathway, what job role they undertake and the benefits of an apprenticeship. We love to bring ex-students back to their schools, so they can inspire your current students and show them can be achieved.


An entry level engineer

earns an average salary of

£28,000a year

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Marketing MaterialsTo support your students and promote key progression routes, we can provide a variety of literature, materials and resources that are available to students, parents and schools. You have access to our full range of marketing materials including; prospectuses, presentations, plasmas, videos, leaflets and so much more. We can even create bespoke materials to meet your needs. To request a material or resource, please contact the team at HETA.

Meets benchmarks 2 & 4

Programme UpdatesWith apprenticeship frameworks and requirements changing, we like to keep you updated with what is going on at HETA and with our apprenticeship programme. We run an annual programme update for careers advisors, STEM teachers and any other member of staff that may find this beneficial for their role. These events usually run within the first and last term of the academic year.


Staff CPDContinuing Professional Development is important because it ensures your staff develop new knowledge and gain confidence in their role. HETA staff have valuable skills and knowledge in the engineering sector which can be shared with your team, with the aim to provide teachers with the subject knowledge that they need to teach STEM which relates to engineering. The sessions are bespoke and delivered by our academic and teaching experts.

Meets benchmark 4

Training & Meeting SpaceWe have three sites situated across the Humber and each offer a perfect venue for conferences, events and meetings.

Our facilities include various sized meeting rooms, fully equipped workshops and catering facilities.All of our meeting rooms can be equipped with tables, chairs, flipcharts, digital projectors, laptops and audio equipment. Tea, coffee and working lunches can also be arranged when you make your booking.


EventsOur team deliver over 150 events per year, ranging from Women in Engineering workshops to SpeedNetworking. All events are delivered with expertise and attention to detail in order to ensure that objectives are met. We work with many different schools and departments across HETA to achieve two common goals:

to create an experience of HETA that leaves a lasting and memorable impression in the minds of every attendee

to promote an understanding of Engineering and the diverse roles within the industry

This can meet all Benchmarks depending on the type of event and we can work with you to be able to build this in to your careers plan.

CompetitionsHETA regularly run competitions for schools to get involved with,

including our annual ‘Females into Engineering’ poster competition and engineering challenges with

our most recent one being HETA’s 50th Anniversary Engineering Challenge.


“HETA staff have valuable skills and knowledge in the engineering sector which can be shared with your team”

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124,000engineers and

technicians with core engineering

skills requiredeach year

In the News A Scunthorpe teenager is celebrating landing an apprenticeship opportunity with a global leader in deriving energy from waste.

Seventeen-year old Samantha Dobson, from Epworth, will join Hitachi Zosen Inova AG (HZI) following the completion of her first year of technical training at HETA.

Samantha’s passion for this industry was sparked while studying engineering and resistant materials at her school – South Axholme Academy. Enjoying the hands-on aspect of the subject, as well as the ability to explore her creative side, she applied and successfully secured a place at HETA.

“Everyone at HETA is really supportive, the instructors are with you every step of the way,” says Samantha. “Their guidance on writing my CV, mock interviews, in addition to supplying other employability skills, was essential to me landing my placement with HZI.”

Samantha is looking forward to getting started with HZI in the summer, which will see her move to Edinburgh for her second year of training and may offer her further opportunities for travel.

She hopes that her success will also inspire more women into engineering roles.

“A career in engineering has got so much to offer and it’s a really exciting thing to be a part of,” adds Samantha.

The fact that I will also start earning while I am completing my apprenticeship will allow me to go all the way through to degree level. Applying to HETA has genuinely opened up a world of opportunity for me.”

With a widening skills gap, a career in engineering offers excellent employability opportunities, as HETA Scunthorpe’s Centre Manager Joanne Rowland explains: “Last year we saw the first Scunthorpe cohort complete their three-year apprenticeships. We are now seeing them progress to the next level of education, as well as take on leadership roles.

HETA opens global opportunity for Scunthorpe teenager

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Former HETA apprentice and RB Engineer Tom Dooley – is helping young people in Yorkshire and the Humber to follow in his footsteps.

Hull-born Tom decided to pursue an apprenticeship with HETA after leaving sixth form college: “I had an interest in engineering and HETA was, to me, the standout provider in the area. They put me in touch with some of the largest engineering employers in our region, including RB, BP and Total.” Following a year of practical training with HETA, Tom joined RB as a mechanical engineering apprentice in its Liquids manufacturing department. The Hull-based plant produces global consumer health brands such as Nurofen, Gaviscon, Lemsip and Bonjela.

In his fourth year, Tom was supported by HETA through the completion of his engineering HNC, which allowed him to progress on to RB’s graduate scheme. Capitalising on this step into management, Tom is now a Maintenance Team Leader for the Liquids processing area, where the bulk products are

manufactured. He attributes much of his opportunity for progression and development to HETA’s vigorous recruitment process.

“It is a challenge for companies to tell what a new employee will be like simply from a CV,” explains Tom. “It is difficult to know what they might be capable of, how they are going to interact and integrate with different people. “I think this is something HETA does really well.

They look at all your functional skills, team building capabilities, and observe how you work alongside other people. Knowing first-hand how rigorous this process is, it gives me a lot of confidence in the capabilities of candidates when I now recruit apprentices.

“I think engineering is a great industry to get into,” concludes Tom. “Completing an apprenticeship through HETA opens so many doors. Plus, while you are training, you are in real-world environments, building relevant skills and getting paid for it! It really is an amazing thing to do.”

Former HETA apprentice and RB Engineer helps trainee technicians secure vital employability skills

HETA has afforded an exciting opportunity for two apprentices – Connar Kemp and Kieran Welsh. The 17-year olds are working on the multimillion pound site after being recruited by a leading Hull-based engineering consultancy firm.

Sutcliffe Consulting Engineers are the mechanical and electrical design consultants for HETA’s state-of-the-art £4.2 million facility on Dansom Lane in Hull. The new centre will feature impressive facilities, including a 15,000ft2 industry-standard workshop space,

electronics and IT labs, as well as recreation spaces.

Working on aspects such as the data and power drawings, Connar admits: “I’m slightly jealous that I won’t get to learn there! When I got told I would be working on the new HETA site, I knew it would be a great opportunity and the site looks incredible, with plenty of space and amazing equipment.”

“Their ability to learn quickly has been incredibly impressive and proved a real asset

to the business,” explains James. “When they joined us, they were starting from scratch but they can now run with many projects by themselves, which frees our more experienced engineers up to focus on other tasks and develop our business further.”

After completing their HETA apprenticeships in a year’s time, Connar and Kieran’s future career prospects look bright, with Sutcliffe putting in place a development pathway that will see the duo obtain their degrees in the next five years.

Opportunities come full circle for HETA apprentices

Industrial CadetSilver Award ProgrammeIndustrial cadets is an industry led accreditation for workplace experiences that are designed to influence the skills and aspirations of students. The programme is supported by major national employers and we are delighted to be in the process of achieving the accreditation for our work experience programme. Our level of accreditation is a silver engagement award and is a recognised education award. Students who take part in our work experience programme will graduate as an Industrial cadet becoming a part of the national accreditation network.

MatrixStandardThe Matrix Standard is a quality standard for organisations to assess and measure their advice and support services, which ultimately supports individuals in their choice of career, learning, work and life goals. At HETA, we aim to follow the guidelines and assessments to support the learners of our students and potential applicants.

Case StudiesJon NortonFormally Wolferton School

I started at HETA as an apprentice in 2000 where I was employed by Turbo Systems. I did a variety of engineering including welding, electrical pipefitting and pneumatics but my main trade was fitting and machining. Doing the different aspects of engineering allowed me gain a full appreciation and understanding of these.

I remember turning up for my first day feeling nervous but excited. I remember meeting my instructors and just how at ease they made everyone feel and how different it was in comparison to being at school and having teachers. There was instantly respect for these men and the skills they had and were willing to pass on.

After I completed my apprenticeship I went on to complete my HNC. I stayed with Turbo Systems Ltd until 2007 and met and worked alongside some great people who taught me so much and have a lot of respect for. I then went on to work for a small business in Beverley called Daco Solutions Ltd.

Come 2009 I had decided to venture on a journey and pursue a career in the Royal Navy. Finally joining the Royal Navy in October 2010 I decided to embark on a career in Logistics and Supply Chain Management.

I joined HETA as an apprentice in 2015 and was employed by Bradbury. During the first 8 months at HETA I got to work on various skills such as maintenance, hydraulics, CAD design, pneumatics and more. It is useful for being able to decide which aspect of engineering you are most suited to in order to decide an appropriate career path for yourself. HETA is a mix of being in a workshop 4 days a week and classroom based 1 day per week. It provides both feelings of being in education and being in a working environment so it does not give you a false impression of what the working environment will be like.

In the company I work just as any other employee would. I am given jobs of a high responsibility and I take them with pride. I design and alter products that are used within the company and sent out to customers. I look to improve company procedures and products in order to maximise potential output. Working within a design role produces a ripple effect – the more efficient a product you design leads to a more efficient end piece.

Isabel MeadFormally Tollbar Academy

“At HETA it is almost impossible not to make friends and with engineering being extremely team based you are constantly interacting with new people.”

I started at HETA as a traineeship. I wasn’t sponsored by a company but I knew joining the programme if I worked hard, HETA would help in securing me a company. The recruitment process was good and contained interviews and aptitude tests. HETA worked with me and I took part in regular employability skills classes which prepared me for interviews and we also took part in CV writing. The careers team at HETA regularly sent out all the trainees’ C.V to all their companies. In February, I had an interview with Wren Kitchens for a mechanical role. I was successful in securing an apprenticeship with Wrens and the employability skills sessions helped me secure employment. As a trainee, HETA helped with travel expenses so I wasn’t out of pocket as I drove to and from HETA each day. I was able to claim back £15 a week from HETA. Engineering is challenging but the final results of a completed project makes it worthwhile. I plan to extend my engineering qualifications whilst in employment by starting the HNC programme with HETA.

Gregory MellFormally The Axholme Academy

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Natalie OliverMature Learner

In 2016, Natalie made the bold decision to change profession at the age of 31 and pursue a career in engineering.

“I think many people traditionally see engineering careers as fixing cars, building engines or working in factories,” explains Natalie. “These are perceived as jobs in which you’re constantly getting dirty and don’t get paid much.

However, I don’t think everyone realises that everything is engineered in some way to become what it is, whether it’s a mobile phone, an internet application, or even the water that comes out of your taps. The exciting thing about engineering is discovering something new every day.

“However, I don’t think everyone realises that everything is engineered in some way to become what it is”

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