National Apprentices Scheme
This year 2012, the Service has committed, alongside the County Council to support the National Apprenticeship Scheme for young people and will offer 8 operational fire-fighter apprentice opportunities.
The recruitment process will start at the end of January.
There will be an initial on-line application and assessment, then candidates will follow the national fire-fighter application process.
Over two years candidates will gain a level 3 qualification through the national apprentice programme Emergency Fire Service Operations.
Apprentices will be expected to work up to 42 hours per week for the period of their two year placement with the Service.
To enable young people an opportunity to find out more, open days will be held across the Service in early February, at the dates shown below:
Carlisle Fire Station 6th Feb 1400hrs to 1600hrs & 1700hrs to 1900hrs.
Kendal Fire Station 7th Feb 1400hrs to 1600hrs & 1700hrs to 1900hrs.
Workington Fire Station 8th Feb 1400hrs to 1600hrs & 1700hrs to 1900hrs.
Barrow Fire Station 9th Feb 1400hrs to 1600hrs & 1700hrs to 1900hrs.
The apprentice programme is already operating in a number of Fire and Rescue Services, such as Staffordshire and CFRS is working closely with these Services to ensure that we are able to benefit from their experience and knowledge of facilitating a Fire-fighter apprentice programme .
This is an exciting project for the Service that will enable us to provide young adults from Cumbria with a unique development opportunity and experience in the workplace.
Unfortunately it will not be possible to guarantee employment at the end of the programme
The Service is confident that this will offer a rewarding and meaningful opportunity for young people in Cumbria.
For more information on modern apprentices visit
http://www.apprenticeships.org.uk/ and e mail apprenticeship@cumbria.gov.uk
