Our Guarantee
In all our courses, our pass rates are over 95% - first time! So you can be very confident you’ll achieve. But in the unlikely event you do fail a course, as long as you have completed the theory and practical training parts to your tutor's satisfaction, you can retake the course free of charge. Click here to see our pass rates for 2007/8.
Help with paying
We offer easy payment terms on all our courses and assessments and we can help you find competitive loans too. Some training also qualifies for government funded grants and subsidies. Read more »
Support for Students
Most students quickly learn to cope with the everyday problems of study, although from time to time, there may be a need to seek expert assistance, practical advice and even personal counselling.
Liam Bundy – Heating & Ventilation Apprenticeship
Peter Bundy’s son, Liam, attends ATL and receives substantial support as he has a heart problem and dyslexia. In three years he has successfully completed his NVQ Level 3 H&V Advanced apprenticeship and is now undertaking a Level 2 Gas apprenticeship.
"ATL has been fantastic with Liam in that they have been flexible with hospital appointments but have always ensured he has been kept totally informed of the training schedules and requirements to complete the course," said Peter. "Not only that, he has received support from the Learning Support team, and his high exam grades show this has worked very well."
And it’s not just the help with Liam that has impressed Peter.
"Nothing looks as easy as it does on paper and the great thing about ATL is that the apprentices’ training is very hands-on. There is a huge difference between reading and practical working. From a students’ perspective, the workshops are excellent because once a task has been undertaken two or three times they know exactly how it should be done, and they don’t have to rely on just writing the answer in a book."
"I would definitely recommend ATL to any company seeking a solid apprenticeship."
"It’s absolutely fantastic to be working for the family business," adds Liam. "My grandfather found AR Bundy Heating & Plumbing 50 years ago and I am glad to carry on the tradition of delivering top quality workmanship."
Whether or not you use the support services, it’s always reassuring to know they are there should you need them. A personal tutor is appointed for each student while they are studying with us but there may be times when you need other support. The pastoral care of students is of primary importance to the college and we can offer Advice, Counselling, Financial Support, Disability and Dyslexia, Basic Skills and Key Skills Services.
Advice service
By appointment, advisers at the centres can provide confidential advice and help to students on a wide range of personal, financial, academic and general welfare issues, including financial entitlements specific to building services vocational courses.
Counselling service
Using an independent qualified counsellor, the service offers confidential counselling to students who may be feeling distressed or anxious and wish to discuss matters of a personal or emotional nature. Counselling is provided on an individual basis and works to the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy ethical framework.
Disability and Dyslexia service
Advice and support is provided to prospective and current students. Staff are available to arrange a broad range of support for disabled students. Learner support for students with specific learning difficulties is provided alongside a general support worker programme.
Financial support
The college provides a range of financial advice to help students fund their training and to support them if they face unexpected financial difficulties while studying. This includes, where available, advice and assistance to apply for commercial loans and government grants and a College Hardship Fund for small personal loans to cover immediate emergencies.
College chaplaincy
Each of the colleges’ centres are served by chaplaincy centres. These are made up of Anglican, Methodist and Roman Catholic chaplains who work alongside other denominations and faith communities around our centres.
For any of these services please contact our student support team on:
Tel: 0800-783-7073
Email: studentadvisory@apprenticeshiptraining.co.uk
