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09/08/11 - EDEXCEL LEVEL ONE BUSINESS ADMINISTRATION QUALIFICATION

Ever thought about a career in Business Administration? Maybe see yourself in a receptionist or office assistant role? Then our Edexcel Level One qualification in Business Administration could be just for you!

Starting in February, based at Martec training 3 days a week, you will get the opportunity to experience a real life working environment in our new business suite, whilst working towards a recognised qualification. Gain skills to help you progress onto employment or an apprenticeship in Business Administration. For more information please call Tamara on 01782 717272.

14/10/11 - THE BLOODHOUND SUPERSONIC CAR MAKES A PIT STOP!

Martec training Learners and employers of our apprentices were invited along to Newcastle under Lyme College to view the Bloodhound Supersonic Car exhibition on the 12^thOctober.

BLOODHOUND SSC is the ultimate racing car. Propelled by a state of the art jet and custom-designed rocket that produce the equivalent of 133,000 bhp (or 180 F1 cars), it will cover the measured mile in just 3.5 seconds. Its top speed of 1,050 mph is faster than a bullet from a .357 Magnum handgun.

The BLOODHOUND SCC project team is currently preparing a track in the Hakskeen Pan desert in the remote North West corner of South Africa where they plan to make the world's first 1,000 mph land speed record attempt in 2013.

Visitors to the event were able to meet those involved in building the car, view the full size 13.4 metre replica and take part in the Bloodhound ‘Driving Experience’ which put them in the simulated driving seat to experience the speed and skill needed to drive the vehicle.

They were also treated to a fascinating presentation from members of the Bloodhound SSC team who shared engineering secrets about the project, explaining the challenges that still need to be met and discussing the opportunities that exist for today’s students.

27/09/11 - EMERGENCY FIRST AID AT WORK COURSE

Are you and your staff meeting your First Aid and Health & Safety requirements?

The following course now has spaces available on Friday the 18^th November 2011

Emergency First Aid at Work - 1 day - £80

This one day course is ideal for smaller workplaces where there are few health and safety risks.

The course will be delivered at Martec training, lunch and refreshments will be provided. All tutors are qualified to First Aider at Work Trainer Assessor level, in conjunction with NUCO Training.

Please call Tracey Marson on 01782 717272 for more information or to book your slot! For details of our other First Aid courses please click here.

12/09/11 - FOUNDATION LEARNING MOTOR VEHICLE COURSE UPDATE!

We have had an overwhelming demand for places on our September start dates on Foundation Learning (click here to see the courses offered), therefore the courses are now all full. However, if you are still interested, please continue to send in your applications as another start date is proposed over the next couple of months.

01/08/11 - COME ALONG TO OUR OPEN DAYS!

Martec training are holding two Open Days during August to offer the opportunity for young people to come along and find out what we have to offer!

If you are a young person who is still unsure of your next steps now that you have left school, or if you are keen to earn a recognised qualification in motor vehicle, then we would like to invite you along between 10am and 3.30pm on either the 15^th or 30th August. Take a look around our centre, meet our tutors and staff and find out about our Foundation Learning courses that start in September.

29/07/2011 - FINANCIAL SUPPORT FOR STUDENTS

As you may be aware the old EMA (Education Maintenance Allowance) has now been stopped, however, there is new financial help called bursaries which are available if you are starting or carrying on with a course with Martec this year.

How much you get will depend on your own personal circumstances and will be decided by Martec as your training provider. It may depend on how much money is already coming into your household. The bursary may be actual cash payments or ‘in-kind’ e.g. travel passes, meals or equipment and protective clothing that you will need for the course you will be undertaking.

The new Bursary scheme starts from September 2011 – you can apply for a bursary now!

Please call into the Reception of Martec training and ask for an application form or you may call us on 01782 717272. Please click here to view further information and to see if you are eligible.

14/07/11 - BREAKING NEWS!

As from 1^st August 2011 Martec Training and Newcastle College will combine their Apprenticeship Training Programmes.

This will mean greater benefits to all:

Martec will offer more qualifications and courses
Same Martec staff still employed by Martec
Same high quality
Same personal service
Larger pool of learners with greater selection and opportunities
Shared use of Newcastle College facilities
Student discount cards available to all apprentices and advanced apprentices
Same assessor visiting apprentices each month
Technical certificates will continue to be delivered at Martec
More training places leading hopefully to more jobs

Click here to view the news bulletin on Newcastle College's website.

01/07/2011 - INDEPENDANT SCHOOLS STATUS

Martec training is celebrating after achieving Independent Schools Status.

This now means that 14 year olds who have been excluded from school or had to leave school can attend Martec training. The learners will have the opportunity to work towards numerous qualifications which are currently offered on our Foundation Learning Programme, these include Edexcel and City & Guilds qualifications in Personal and Social Development, or the IMI Motor vehicle course at entry level.

To see the full article that appeared in the Sentinel please click here.

The 'Martec Training Times' Newsletter

The Martec Training Times is our very own newsletter which is published biannually and posted out to all learners, parents and employers. Each edition is jam packed with the latest developments at Martec Training, Foundation Learning, Apprenticeships and any success stories. The Wall of Fame which shows all of our achievers, news bulletins, statistics, information, advice and guidance, case studies and lots more besides.