Parents & Guardians - TDR Training

What every parent wants to know

You can trust TDR to not only train your son or daughter and provide them with the best possible chance of a career right here in the North East, but to also care for them, making sure their first step towards work is a positive and enjoyable experience.

Whilst on an apprenticeship with TDR Training, they will gain industry-recognised qualifications whilst practising what they learn in a working environment. This combination of education and experience is invaluable, not just for employment prospects, but for developing vital social skills and confidence in the workplace, which can make such a difference to career prospects.

With an apprenticeship through TDR, our next generation of workers and leaders will be earning while they are learning, developing practical skills and experiencing a real working environment. We will nurture them, working closely with them to bring out their full potential as they work at their own pace to gain the skills employers are looking for.

Money isn’t everything, but we hope it is reassuring that

Unlike university, you won’t have to pay a penny of the £21,000 worth of training your child will get because we see an apprenticeship as a real alternative to college and university, allowing learners to experience every aspect of the sector they choose without facing considerable debt.

There are various levels of TDR Training apprenticeships which your child could apply for depending on their current skills and qualifications. They are all open to those over the age of sixteen, with a level 2 apprenticeship acting as an equivalent to 5 GCSEs grade 9-4 (A-C) and an advanced apprenticeship equivalent to two A-Level passes. The high level is equivalent to a Foundation Degree and above.

Come and talk to us, we’re sure we can find the right route for every young person who comes through our doors.

Success Stories

The best part of doing an apprenticeship was the combination of learning in an educational setting and applying that knowledge in real-world practice. It provided me with the opportunity to earn a qualification while working alongside experienced engineers in a professional environment. Being surrounded by industry professionals made it easier to absorb and develop practical skills both at college and on the job.

Georgia Pickering

Success Stories

Throughout my Manufacturing Engineering HNC experience, I have enjoyed the relaxed feel of the course, as there has been ample time to learn the material and complete assignments. Knowing I can ask for help with my HNC makes me want to complete the course to the best of my ability, which makes it a very enjoyable experience.

Harry Mogg
HNC in Manufacturing Engineering for England

Success Stories

The HNC course has offered me the opportunity to rediscover the basis of scientific study in the engineering fields. The study of mechanical principles and engineering science has been of particular interest to me.

Mark Young
HNC in General Engineering

Success Stories

“The best part of my apprenticeship was the opportunity to learn while on the job. I thrive in environments where I can apply new knowledge directly, and the apprenticeship provided a great balance of theory and practical application.”

Liam Johnson
Business Administrator (Level 3)

Success Stories

“I have thoroughly enjoyed my apprenticeship here at Miller UK and have been fortunate enough to be presented with many opportunities to further my skills and knowledge in different departments”

Daniel Young
Fabricator (Level 3)

Success Stories

“Don’t be afraid of challenges – they make you stronger. Every time you think you can’t do something, push yourself to do it and you will be amazed of what you can achieve.”

Renata Kozlovskaja
Business Administrator (Level 3)

Success Stories

“I am currently undergoing a Level 3 NVQ Extended Diploma in Mechanical Manufacturing Engineering. I am now in the final year of my four-year course and have enjoyed every second of it as I have learnt not only about the practical area of the industry but the academic side too.”

Nicholas Scorer

Success Stories

“I am the first-ever female apprentice on the Washington plant with BAE to be taken on in maintenance. There were a few females in the office when I visited but I was the only young female on the shop floor. It’s good to see the progression towards more women being employed in Engineering.” – Jenny

Georgia Pickering, Amy Beck, Jenny Edmonds and Rosie Helm
Engineering Apprenticeship Access Programme