We take great pride in the knowledge and capabilities of our talented team of engineers. And what better way to retain that quality, than by encouraging our engineers to pass their skills on! That’s why we are always on the look out for new apprentices who are keen to join our highly successful Advanced Modern Apprenticeship.
Our apprenticeship programme complies with the national criteria set by the Department of Education and Employment. The apprenticeship includes:
- An integrated programme of vocational training, work based skill development and appropriate vocational education
- Training provided against an agreed training plan and underpinned by a training agreement between the employer, trainee and the supporting LLSC (where appropriate).
- Training to the appropriate NVQ Level
- Trainees enjoy employed status with the company
- The provision of knowledge and understanding of Health and Safety regulations and procedures appropriate to the security industry
- Advanced Modern Apprentices who successfully complete their programme will be issued with a Certificate of Advanced Modern Apprenticeship by SITO, the NTO for the Secure Environment
Train to be one of the best in the country
Chris Lewis Fire & Security apprentices are among the best in the country and have been recognised through the following awards.
In 2009, four Chris Lewis Fire & Security apprentice installers were placed in the top five in this national competition. In 2010 two of our apprentice engineers won the security industry's Apprentice Skills Challenge - a testament to the quality of training and support that they have received. Read more.
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Chris Lewis Fire & Security also won the Medium Employer of the Year at the 2010 South East Learning and Skills Awards. Watch this video to find out more about why we won.
Don't just take our word for it...
Here's what a couple of our apprentice engineers think about working here...
“It’s great, I’m learning and doing so much more than I thought I would. Every day’s different; I’ve helped with the installation of a system to assist lifeguards at a swimming pool, a video conferencing system at a court and connected 150 rooms in a university halls of residence to an access control system. We spend one day a week at college and when we report back on the jobs we’ve been involved in, the other apprentice’s can’t believe it.”
Ben Bockett, Apprentice Engineer
“I joined the company straight out of school and it was the best thing I could have done. My colleagues are excellent, everyone is very helpful. They all know my limits, so they will always push me to help me learn the new skills I require to further my progress as a engineer. Having talked to the other guys at college, I definitely feel that I am getting more of a variety of experience. When I tell them about the jobs I have worked on, they are surprised to see how involved I am. I would also say that the job has helped me mature into the adult world as well.”
Dan Boyes, Apprentice Engineer