Alstom UK&I Apprentice

Development Programme

YOUR CAREER
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REWARDING
LEARNING
WE OFFER REAL LIFE
EXPERIENCES AND CAREER
OPPORTUNITIES
 Welcome

Thank you for your interest in joining Alstom.

Our business in the UK thrives because of the fantastic people who work
for us. As we build for the future, nothing is more important to me than
encouraging the best and brightest like you to join our apprenticeship
programme and help us become even better.

I have always been impressed with the enthusiasm and commitment

shown by our diverse range of apprentices. In return, we offer what I
believe is a uniquely exciting range of opportunities to learn and develop
within our company, working with some of the most exciting people and
projects in the industry.

We are a global company with a history that stretches back to the dawn of
the railway in the UK, but we have never stopped innovating. Our future
now is dedicated to breakthrough new technologies like our zero-emissions
hydrogen train to help build a carbon free railway, smart maintenance
systems that use big-data to predict the future of components and
signalling systems so intelligent they can drive trains automatically.

I hope you will be as excited as I am about what we could achieve in these

areas together. I look forward to meeting you.

Nick Crossfield, Managing Director, UK and Ireland

 Why join
ALSTOM?

Alstom operates in a fast-moving and dynamic transport environment

that provides many challenges and opportunities for an exciting career.
As a worldwide company with a strong UK presence, we invest a significant amount
of time and energy in the future of our people. We offer the scope for you to enjoy a
rewarding career, achieved through a range of disciplines that are highly respected in
the rail industry both nationally and internationally.
We believe that the development and career management of our people are critical to
the success and growth of our business. Our Talent Management processes refer to our
ability to identify and develop the full potential of our people. We aim to foster their
engagement and boost their performance which then enables us to reach our goals.
Alstom recognises that picking your first career is a very big step. The decision you
make here will have a huge impact on the
rest of your life. That’s why Alstom
takes recruiting its prospective
apprentices very seriously.
It’s worth remembering
that any one of our
programmes is only
the first step in
your career and
with dedication
and hard
work, you can
progress to a
higher-level
programme.
 LEADING IN
EDUCATION
OPPORTUNITIES TO WORK
ON CUTTING EDGE RAIL
TECHNOLOGIES

Alstom is committed to providing you

with excellent training programmes that
offer you a structured development and
career path.
All of your off-the-job training will take place with various training providers
around the UK, including the National College for Advanced Transport and
Infrastructure (NCATI) in Birmingham and Doncaster. Our programmes also offer
qualifications that lead to professional membership in your chosen profession.
 About the
APPRENTICE DEVELOPMENT
PROGRAMME (ADP)
Here at Alstom, we believe learning
is a cornerstone of our people care
strategy.
People are at the heart of our business,
that’s why developing their potential and
competencies through rewarding learning
experiences and career opportunities is a
key factor in our global success.
Developing all our new Apprentices through
an industry recognised apprenticeship
programme is part of our overall strategy
to ensure we are ready and able to deliver
whatever our customers or industry
demands of us.
Our Apprentice Development Programme
(ADP) has been crafted to develop you in
all aspects of your career, both technically
and non-technically. We have gone to
great lengths to integrate and align our
programmes with industry experts who
know and understand the industry. We are
partnered with leading rail sector training
providers who specialise in rail engineering
and use the latest teaching approaches to
ensure a rewarding and thought-provoking
learning experience.
We are also a significant and influential
member on a number of leading bodies on
apprenticeship standards. We have helped
shape and set the content and structure
of various rail-related apprenticeship
programmes.
Your programme will comprise of an
18 months to 4-year structured course
of study and will be a mix of academic
study, work placements and non-technical
learning events. In addition, you will
be encouraged to undertake e-learning
modules supported by Alstom’s Training
Team and bespoke training related to your
occupation.
You will have an in-house mentor as well
as a workplace trainer that will ensure
you are getting the support you need.
They are there to help you develop to
your full potential and provide you
with the guidance and encouragement
necessary to complete your programme.
Some of these people are former
apprentices themselves who understand
the industry, your programme and what’s
needed to make a successful career in
Alstom.
You will be working with a wide range
of highly-respected specialists and senior
team members who will develop, hone
and embed your technical and behavioural
skills.
Our commitment to you is that we will
develop you not only in your chosen field
but in all of those important interpersonal
skills that are so necessary in today’s
workplace.

18 MONTHS A MIX OF ACADEMIC STUDY,

WORK PLACEMENTS, NON-
TO 4 YEAR TECHNICAL LEARNING EVENTS
STRUCTURED COURSE AND E-LEARNING MODULES

STEM

Alstom wants to encourage more young people to become interested in

Science, Technology, Engineering and Maths subjects (STEM) – and to
perhaps consider becoming an Apprentice like yourself.
We therefore actively encourage all our Apprentices to become STEM Ambassadors. This
role involves visiting local schools and colleges (and sometimes job fairs) to talk about
your experiences and provide advice and guidance to the students.
 Benefits of an
ALSTOM APPRENTICESHIP

Alstom has already seen a number of its apprentices progress within the
organisation and we’re always on the look-out for future talent.
We are passionate and committed to supporting you to develop yourself and your
career. You will have the opportunity to work on cutting edge rail technology, experience
technological advancements in the industry and have the opportunity to share your ideas
and help shape the future of the industry. Our programmes range from 18 months to 4
years and will depend on your chosen route.

YOU WILL BENEFIT FROM:

A structured development programme

aligned with industry standards
Real on-the-job work experience
Transferable skills all employers ALSTOM CONTRIBUTES
look for BY OFFERING:
Refine your technical and
interpersonal skills
High-quality learning and
Plenty of support from your mentors,
development programmes
trainer and the wider team
Various approaches to the way
Peer group support
you learning
Additional training related to your
Global opportunities to work in the
occupation
rail industry
Competitive salary and benefits
Learning support through specific
A wide range of locations to choose actions, like mentoring or coaching
where you work
Employee empowerment and
Career progression autonomy in their development
 TYPES OF
APPRENTICESHIP:

Alstom offers apprenticeships

in a range of subjects including:
Rail Engineering Technician
Signalling Test Technician
Finance Professional (AAT)
Business Administration
HR Professional (CIPD)
Electrical/Electronic Engineering
Supply Chain
Plus many more…

Entry
REQUIREMENTS

LEVEL 3 > 5 x GCSEs at Grade C or above (or equivalent);

including Maths, English and Science

LEVEL 4 > 5 x GCSEs at Grade C or above (or equivalent);

including Maths, English and Science
> 2 x A Levels; BTEC or Level 3 Apprenticeship

All our vacancies are advertised on the Alstom and National Apprentice Service
(NAS) websites between January and March each year.
An example of what you can expect
FROM THE APPRENTICE
PROGRAMME

RAIL ENGINEERING
TECHNICIAN

YEAR 1 YEAR 2

Initial induction and Block release study in Rail

orientation Engineering
Achieve foundation Placements in various rail
engineering skills engineering disciplines
Block release study in Rail Development of vocational
Engineering evidence portfolio
Placements in various rail Formal assessments of
engineering disciplines progress via placement
mentor reviews
Quarterly progress reviews
with Training Officer Quarterly progress reviews
with Training Officer
Start personal Behaviour
Assessment Reviews (BAR’s)

YEAR 3
Placements in various rail
engineering disciplines
Completion and assessment of
vocational evidence portfolio
Additional development
in specific aspects of rail
engineering
Progress to final
apprenticeship assessment
Achieve apprenticeship
certification and validation
Quarterly progress reviews
with Training Officer
POST
APPRENTICESHIP
Eligibility for
substantive role
On-going development in
rail engineering and possible
advancement to higher
apprenticeship programmes
NB: the above is subject to
satisfactory performance,
appropriate behaviour and
capability
 Environment,
HEALTH & SAFETY (EHS)

Wherever it operates around the

world, Health and Safety remains
an utmost priority for the entire
company, its employees and
its contractors. Alstom deploys
ambitious programmes to reach a
clear target: prevent accidents and
eliminate all severe accidents. OUR EHS
Health and Safety improvement is key
COMMITMENTS:
for Alstom, which is why the ‘Alstom
Zero Deviation Plan’ focuses on high-risk
Zero severe accidents
activities to protect all employees and
contractors worldwide from the risks they
Care for People’s Safety
may face.
and Health
Launched in June 2012, it focuses on
the monitoring of the most hazardous Zero environmental
activities and has strongly contributed damage
to the reduction of the number of severe
Equality, Diversity and
accidents.
Inclusion

Since joining Alstom, it has

exceeded all my expectations
– Samuel McCabe,
2017 Level 3 Apprentice
Alstom is committed to providing equal
opportunities in employment and is
commited to avoiding discrimination in
the workplace.
We will ensure that our work environment values and accommodates diversity.
We will address bullying, harassment and unwanted behaviours so that everyone
is treated with dignity and respect as a central element of ensuring equality of
opportunity in employment.
 Dignity
AT WORK

Alstom will not tolerate unwanted
behaviour of any kind.
All allegations of bullying and harassment
will be treated seriously; and action taken
to stop further bullying or harassment.
Where appropriate disciplinary steps will
be taken against those found to have
contravened the ‘Dignity at Work Policy’.
Our policy on bullying and harassment
covers all employees, contractors, agency
staff and anyone else engaged to work
at Alstom whether by direct contract or
otherwise.
Our policy covers bullying and harassment
in the workplace and in any work-related
setting outside the workplace such as
social events, business trips etc.

Safeguarding

Alstom and its employees have a duty to ensure all staff fulfil their
responsibilities to safeguard and promote the welfare of children and
vulnerable adults.*
To this end, Alstom will ensure all parents/guardians/carers of learners under 18 are
aware of Alstom’s Safeguarding Policy and Procedures.
Alstom will also work with appropriate local agencies such as the Local Safeguarding
Children’s Board (LSCB) to ensure that children are safeguarded.
*Vulnerable adult’ is a person over 18 years of age who is, or may be in need of
community care services by reason of disability, age or illness; and is or may be unable
to take care of/unable to protect themselves against significant harm or exploitation.

I feel like the business has really invested in me.

– Michael Poulter,
2013 Level 3 Apprentice
Alstom Transport UK Limited
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