UP FOR THE CHALLENGE? To apply please visit www.screwfix.com/sfta Applications open from 5th February until 4th March 2018 T&C s apply; visit www.screwfixcompetitions.com for full details. INFORMATION PACK
COMPETITION OVERVIEW Screwfix Trade Apprentice 2018 is launching on Monday 5th February 2018. The competition is a great opportunity for future tradespeople to showcase their skills and gain national recognition, plus win fantastic prizes! Are you an outstanding trade student who is motivated to succeed as an independent future tradesperson? Maybe you re a tutor or employer with a student who demonstrates ambition, determination and exceptional professional orientation? Yes? Then this competition is not to be missed! WE WANT TO FIND THE UK S BEST TRADE APPRENTICE! We are looking for a future tradesman or tradeswoman who are currently undertaking an apprenticeship or studying full-time at college for a qualification in any of the categories related to construction, planning, building, engineering, and manufacturing, for example; Building Plumbing Electrical Construction Management Engineering Construction Mechanic Painting and Decorating To qualify, applicants must be enrolled at college and need to either have a part-time placement with an employer or be a full time college student. 2
HOW TO APPLY APPLY ONLINE The application form for Screwfix Trade Apprentice is accessible via Screwfix website. Please visit: www.screwfix.com/sfta TO QUALIFY YOU MUST Be enrolled at college and need to either have a part-time placement with an employer or be a full time college student. Be currently undertaking an apprenticeship or studying full-time at college for a qualification in any of the categories related to construction, planning, building, engineering and manufacturing, for example; Building Plumbing Electrical Construction Management Engineering Construction Mechanic Painting and Decorating Bricklaying Carpentry Plastering Building Services Engineer Surveying Civil Engineering Domestic Heating Gas Industry Stonemasonry Applications are open from 5 th February 2018 and close on 4 th March 2018. 3 TRADE APPRENTICE 2018#SFTA
SUCCESSFUL CANDIDATES SEMI-FINALS Entries will be narrowed down to 30 candidates for the semi-finals. If a candidate has been successful with their application, he/she will be required to either: Prepare a short video or Take part in a short online Skype interview (this will be recorded) NOTE: If chosen as a semi-finalist he/she will have the choice between the two options. Successful applicants will receive a separate document with detailed instructions on the semi-finals; both methods will be based on specific questions which will be outlined within their congratulatory email. THE FINAL 10 candidates will be picked to go to the final. Finalists will be required to take part in an interview and a group task (this will not be manual skills based due to the variety of trades). Finalists will be judged by a panel of expert judges who will be looking for apprentices with: Professionalism Business interest Knowledge of their chosen industry Goals and ambitions Enthusiasm Determination Innovation 4
THE PRIZE! Ultimate Trade Starter Bundle! The winner will be awarded with an ultimate business trade bundle! This is packed with everything a future tradesperson may need to start up their career: Chromebook/Tablet A laptop and accessories, kitted out with the latest software 5,000 worth of Screwfix products Screwfix will provide up to 3,000 worth of funding for the winner to undertake career enhancing courses or workshops of their choosing, for example, this could be a course in website design or accounting WIN AN ULTIMATE 10,000 BUSINESS TRADE BUNDLE Benefits for the winner s College Screwfix will also provide the winner s college with 2,000 worth of Screwfix vouchers to spend on workshop equipment, helping the college to continue providing outstanding services for tomorrow s trade professionals. The competition will be promoted by Screwfix, both online and via national PR. We hope to raise awareness of apprenticeships and encourage students to look into local courses. 5 TAPRPRAENDTICEE 2018 #SFTA
COMPETITION TIMELINE 5 TH FEBRUARY - 4 TH MARCH ENTRY PERIOD 11 WEEKS 5 TH - 11 TH MARCH 12 TH - 25 TH MARCH JUDGES SHORTLIST SEMI-FINALISTS SEMI-FINALS VIDEOS / INTERVIEWS SUBMITTED 26 TH MARCH - 8 TH APRIL FINALISTS ARE SELECTED WEEK COMMENCING 16 TH APRIL 2018 FINAL AT GOOGLE #SFTA TRADE APPRENTICE 2018 6