2023 Apprenticeship Awards

David was a hard working student, always seeking more information and information, he was as committed to expanding the subject knowledge element as he was to the practical training programme. David completed all practical work to a very high standard throughout his training programme. All exams were completed, with good grades across the units.David produced high quality joinery items at his place of work, witnessed as part of my site visits and observations. His employers were very supportive of him, giving him a fantastic experience, with a range of challenging joinery tasks. He’s moved on to the next stage of his training, the Level 3 Apprenticeship framework in architectural joinery.

Gwion was committed, hard working and enthusiastic about his work. He competed in competitions during his time at Grŵp Llandrillo becoming Welsh Champion in the Skills Competition in July 2018. He has excelled within the plumbing trade and his employer is very complimentary about his work. He continued with his NVQ throughout the pandemic, eventually completing his apprenticeship framework successfully.

Sam completed his NVQ and apprenticeship in record time! He was driven and motivated, wanting to succeed. As a mature learner, Sam joined the Level 2 Diploma prior to the apprenticeship and completed this with ease, whilst also being very keen and interested in the subject, Sam then balanced family commitments, work and apprenticeship for a period of time. Sam completed his NVQ in a matter of months and has continued learning by attending short courses and setting up his own plumbing business. Sam is now self-employed, having recently set up his own business - given his commitment it’s not surprising that the new venture is thriving.