The Electrical Switchgear Academy with Vertiv provides industry-leading training and will prepare you for a role in the Electrical Installation sector through the Assured Skills programme. This Academy will be delivered in partnership with North West Regional College (NWRC).
The Electrical Switchgear Academy with Vertiv is a seven-week training course providing practical knowledge and real-world experience required to work in the sector.
Training will include five weeks intensive training at NWRC and two weeks work-based training at the Vertiv site in Derry-Londonderry, blending college learning with experience in a working environment.
Participants will receive a weekly training allowance of £175 for the duration of the Academy, as well as help with travelling and childcare expenses where people qualify.
Successful applicants to the Switchgear Academy will work towards a Level 2 entry level qualification in Electrical Installation for work in the electrical switchgear sector.
Those who successfully finish the course are guaranteed an interview with Vertiv for a permanent job as an Electrical Operator. An interview is not a guarantee of a job. Offers of employment will made by the company only after an interview and any more employment checks they want to make.
Who can apply
No previous experience is needed but you must:
- be at least 18 years old upon start of the course;
- have a right to work and to undertake Assured Skills Training in the UK at the point of application and not be disqualified from doing either by reason of their immigration status.
Applicants should also have a passion for technology and a desire to work in a fast-paced environment.
How to apply
Apply online at:
Closing date
Completed applications must be received by midnight on Wednesday 11 September 2024.
Information session, interview and training dates
Information session
An information session will be held on Monday 23 September 2024.
Interview dates
Interviews will be held on Tuesday 24, Wednesday 25 and Thursday 26 September 2024.
Training dates
Training will take place from Monday 14 October until Friday 29 November 2024.