Pitman Training in Kerry celebrate their first graduate from their Tutor Apprenticeship Programme
Photographed: Kristian O'Donovan, Director of Pitman Training in Kerry presenting Kay O'Donnell with her Pitman Training Apprenticeship Programme certificate.
Kay O'Donnell, a Pitman Training Medical Secretary Diploma student
from Tralee, became the first graduate from the Apprenticeship Programme this
week after starting the programme last September and was presented with her Award
Certificate by centre Director Kristian O'Donovan.
The
Apprenticeship Programme was established last year to offer Pitman Training
students an opportunity to gain invaluable work experience whilst completing a
comprehensive training programme. Apprentices work side by side with
experienced Tutors and Advisors at the centre where they assist in the day to
day running of the centre and train to develop all of the necessary skills
needed to work as a confident and capable Pitman Training Centre Tutor.
The programme syllabus includes a range of Pitman Training courses so that each participant qualifies with a Pitman Training Diploma, as well certified training in Course Invigilation and Course Advising. The remainder of the programme consists of a range of modules ranging from Professional Enquiry handling and Course Knowledge to Career and Job Skills Support and Remarkable Student Service, as well as one to one training and mentoring from experienced Course Advisors and Tutors. The Programme takes between 15 to 26 weeks to complete depending on the number of hours the apprentice can spend in the centre (minimum 20 hours each week) as well as their existing Pitman Training qualifications.
Apprentices start with an equal division of time spent on training and work experience, but as the programme progresses, increasing time is spent in practical work experience until ultimately, the apprentice is working as a Tutor in the centre at the end of the programme.
Successful graduates from the programme are fully qualified and experienced Pitman Training Tutors and are provided with a comprehensive reference from the Director of the training centre. They can then add this qualification to their CV whilst bringing this invaluable experience and skillset to their future careers....perhaps with a Pitman Training centre!
The Management team at Pitman Training were delighted with Kay's progress throughout the programme, so much so that they decided to offer her a Tutor Position at the centre! Kristian explained how this came about: "Kay was a pleasure to deal with from the start of the programme. Out students found her warm and helpful at all times, and her enthusiasm was infectious, and and as she completing her own Diploma at the start of her Apprenticeship, she provided some invaluable suggestions and guidance to students starting out on their training. As Kay progressed through her training, she quickly grew more and more confident and we were delighted to hear so many positive comments from the many students she supported and advised with her patience and professionalism."
He concluded, "Kay has proven to us that this Programme is worthwhile and gives participants so much more than just the usual work experience that you would expect from an internship. We're delighted to have Kay as a valuable member of our team, and it's so rewarding to now see her put what she has learned and the skills she has developed during the Apprenticeship into practice here at our training centre in Tralee."
The Apprenticeship programme is open to all Pitman Training students and graduates, and is currently running in the Pitman Training centres in Kerry, Cork and Waterford.
The programme syllabus includes a range of Pitman Training courses so that each participant qualifies with a Pitman Training Diploma, as well certified training in Course Invigilation and Course Advising. The remainder of the programme consists of a range of modules ranging from Professional Enquiry handling and Course Knowledge to Career and Job Skills Support and Remarkable Student Service, as well as one to one training and mentoring from experienced Course Advisors and Tutors. The Programme takes between 15 to 26 weeks to complete depending on the number of hours the apprentice can spend in the centre (minimum 20 hours each week) as well as their existing Pitman Training qualifications.
Apprentices start with an equal division of time spent on training and work experience, but as the programme progresses, increasing time is spent in practical work experience until ultimately, the apprentice is working as a Tutor in the centre at the end of the programme.
Successful graduates from the programme are fully qualified and experienced Pitman Training Tutors and are provided with a comprehensive reference from the Director of the training centre. They can then add this qualification to their CV whilst bringing this invaluable experience and skillset to their future careers....perhaps with a Pitman Training centre!
The Management team at Pitman Training were delighted with Kay's progress throughout the programme, so much so that they decided to offer her a Tutor Position at the centre! Kristian explained how this came about: "Kay was a pleasure to deal with from the start of the programme. Out students found her warm and helpful at all times, and her enthusiasm was infectious, and and as she completing her own Diploma at the start of her Apprenticeship, she provided some invaluable suggestions and guidance to students starting out on their training. As Kay progressed through her training, she quickly grew more and more confident and we were delighted to hear so many positive comments from the many students she supported and advised with her patience and professionalism."
He concluded, "Kay has proven to us that this Programme is worthwhile and gives participants so much more than just the usual work experience that you would expect from an internship. We're delighted to have Kay as a valuable member of our team, and it's so rewarding to now see her put what she has learned and the skills she has developed during the Apprenticeship into practice here at our training centre in Tralee."
The Apprenticeship programme is open to all Pitman Training students and graduates, and is currently running in the Pitman Training centres in Kerry, Cork and Waterford.
Contact Pitman Training now for more information on 1800
532632.
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