The programme has been enhanced by the further education sector with input from local employers and with support from the Department for Employment and Learning.
The Course
The training comprises of 17 weeks of classroom based learning, Monday to Friday 9am-5pm. The selection process will include an online aptitude test which must be completed by Monday 21 July 2014 at 4pm, an information session scheduled for early August 2014 and a second supervised aptitude test scheduled for mid August 2014. The training for successful applicants will take place in each of the six college regions, the locations are Ballymena, Belfast, Derry/Londonderry, Dungannon, Lisburn and Portadown with the courses commencing September 2014.
Applications
Experience is not required but applicants must possess a HND, degree or equivalent in any discipline other than IT. For the duration of the programme participants will be paid £150 training allowance per week and a reimbursement of weekly travel costs over £30.
You must apply online at http://spc.mindmill.co.uk If you require any further information please email your enquiry to assuredskills@delni.gov.uk The closing date for applications is 4pm on Wednesday 16th July 2014. Successful applicants claiming Jobseekers Allowance should complete a “Better off calculation” (www.entitledto.co.uk) before proceeding with the programme.
Applications are welcome from those who meet the criteria irrespective of religious belief, political opinion, age, sexual orientation, disability, race, marital status, gender, whether or not they have dependents and women returning to the workforce.
