To apply please visit www.screwfix.com/sftaApplications open from 4th March until 31st March 2019

T&C’s apply; visit www.screwfixcompetitions.com for full details.

UP FOR THE CHALLENGE? INFORMATION PACK

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We are looking for future tradespeople 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;

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.

COMPETITION OVERVIEW

Screwfix Trade Apprentice 2019 is launching on Monday 4th March. 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!

✓ Building ✓ Plumbing ✓ Electrical ✓ Construction Management ✓ Engineering Construction ✓ Mechanic ✓ Painting and Decorating

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HOW TO APPLY

APPLY ONLINEThe application form for ‘Screwfix Trade Apprentice’ is accessible via the 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 4th March 2019 and close on 31st March 2019.

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SEMI-FINALSEntries 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)

THE FINAL10 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). Top students 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

SUCCESSFUL CANDIDATES

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.

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Ultimate Trade Starter Bundle!

The winner will be awarded with an ultimate business trade bundle! This is geared 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

• Plus be part of the Field Day site build & win 2 x VIP Weekend tickets!

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.

THE PRIZE!

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WIN AN ULTIMATE £10,000 TRADE BUNDLE!

Benefits for the winner’s College

PLUS BE PART OF THE SITE BUILD

AND WIN 2 VIP WEEKEND TICKETS