In partnership with Kingston Maurward College, Avon Tyrrell offers Traineeship programmes designed to provide young people with skills that employers look for, meaningful work experience opportunities and support in their first steps into employment.
Apply for our upcoming Activities Traineeship starting 24th July.
Apply hereOur Traineeship programme is aimed at young people who are looking to progress into the world of work; offering real experience and qualifications within your chosen area, designed to help get you on the path to employment.
Course Location: Avon Tyrrell Outdoor Centre
With access to a range of disciplines you will have the chance to focus your Traineeship on one of the following areas:
Outdoor Activities | Business Admin/Customer Service | Maintenance | Catering
As a small provider we have the ability to offer a personalised approach to your Traineeship. We can offer a wide range of options for you to consider allowing you to choose a combination of the above if you wish.
We are able to do this by a series of workshops, training and work experience with one of our teams here at Avon Tyrrell. All Traineeship Programmes at Avon Tyrrell will help build:
- Employability Skills
- Interview Skills
- Confidence
- Self Esteem
- Courses, where required, will also cover Functional Skills in Maths and English.
Your chosen route
Depending on your chosen route, you will have the opportunity to gain Active IQ Level 1 and Level 2 Awards - focusing on your chosen field as well as general employability skills, and Functional Skills tutorials where necessary.
All routes will have the opportunity to gain:
- Level 1 Award in Preparing for Employment in the Active Leisure and Learning Sector
- Emergency First Aid at Work
Work Experience
As well as offering a range of qualifications, work experience is also a key aspect of your Traineeship, providing you with practical work based learning so that you can add depth to you CV and demonstrate the skills and competencies needed in the workplace.
At Avon Tyrrell you will have the opportunity to undertake a minimum of 30 hours work experience in either a range of roles, or on a selected specialist area
For detailed information on each specialisation, please click on the area tabs.
Our activities team deliver whole range of activities from High Ropes to Minibeast hunts. You will have the chance to work alongside our qualified instructors with a range of groups, from the age of 5 up to family events.
For those specialising in Outdoor Activities you will have the opportunity to gain:
Level 2 Award in Introductory Work in the Outdoors
BCU 1* or 2* Award (Depending on prior experience)
You will work with our existing instructor team, inspiring our users in the power of outdoor learning and gain a real appreciation of the highs and challenges of this career choice.
There are also opportunities to link onto our existing apprenticeship programme, or receive advice and guidance to find the right career path for you.
Business Admin
Our Business Admin and Guest Services department work with our customers from the moment they take the booking to the end of their stay, ensuring their stay is the very best we can make it. This could be a site tour, a welcome talk to a group, or even scheduling their activity program. You will have the chance to shadow and get involved with various types of duties and have face to face interaction with our customers.
For those wishing to specialise in Business Admin you will be able to enjoy a broad spectrum of specialties as you undertake you work experience including some or all of the opportunities below:
Reception
Customer Service
ICT
Business Admin
HR
Finance
Once you have found your specialism or area of interest, we can work with you to find the right career path
Maintenance
Our maintenance team keep our 100 year old house and site operational. They use a wide range of equipment and machinery on a daily basis, providing experience of plumbing, carpentry, painting and general upkeep. This pathway will allow you to gain a real understanding of a career in maintenance.
As well as getting your hands dirty you will be able to undertake a Level 2 Award in Introductory Work in the Outdoors which will showcase the work you have done as well as add to your qualifications portfolio.
Catering
Our Catering and hospitality team produce hot meals and café style catering all year round. Experience a busy and engaging kitchen alongside out trained chefs, seeing the process from planning and purchasing, through to serving groups both large and small.
For those wishing to specialise in catering you will have chance to work with our trained catering staff and gain an understanding of the varying roles and responsibilities within a working kitchen.
You will have the opportunity to gain a food hygiene qualification and build a wealth of skills to add value to your CV.
Avon Tyrrell already has a well established successful Apprenticeship Programme and is committed to providing opportunities for young people to Experience, Learn and Develop.
There is potential for some traineeship candidates to progress directly onto our Apprenticeship Programme starting in November, or for us to support you to find training or employment opportunities with other providers in your chosen field.
As part of your Traineeship you will have already developed your CV, had practical interview opportunities and receive a written testimonial regarding your skills and attributes, so the opportunities are endless.
We will keep in contact with you once you have completed your Traineeship to support you through to your next steps.
We are looking for individuals who have the following skills and qualities:
Enthusiastic
Committed
Hard Working
Team Player
Good Time Keeping
For more information, or to apply to join our Traineeship Programme:
Email Us - info@ukyouth.org
Call Us - 01425 672347
Visit Us - Come and have a look around, meet some of our existing staff team and see just what we can offer
Get in touch as soon as possible to secure your place.
We specialise in providing a wide range of full-time, part-time, apprenticeship and university level courses to help you grow your career.
At Avon Tyrrell we not only provide development opportunities for the groups that visit, but with 20% of our workforce undergoing and apprenticeship, we provide hands on learning and experiences for young people to help further develop their careers.
