9 PACK UP FOR THE CHALLENGE? INFORMATION To apply please visit www.screwfix.com/sfta Applications open from 4th March until 31st March 2019

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UP FOR THE CHALLENGE? INFORMATION
To apply please visit www.screwfix.com/sfta
Applications open from 4th March until 31st March 2019                  PACK
T&C’s apply; visit www.screwfixcompetitions.com for full details.

COMPETITION
                   OVERVIEW
Screwfix Trade Apprentice 2019 is launching on Monday 4th March. The competition is a great
opportunity for future tradespeople to showcase their skills and gain national recognition, plus win
fantastic prizes!

Are you an outstanding trade student who is motivated to succeed as an independent future
tradesperson? Maybe you’re a tutor or employer with a student who demonstrates ambition,
determination and exceptional professional orientation?

Yes? Then this competition is not to be missed!

     WE WANT TO FIND THE UK’S BEST TRADE APPRENTICE!

We are looking for future tradespeople who are currently undertaking an apprenticeship or
studying full-time at college for a qualification in any of the categories related to construction,
planning, building, engineering, and manufacturing, for example;
✓   Building
✓   Plumbing
✓   Electrical
✓   Construction Management
✓   Engineering Construction
✓   Mechanic
✓   Painting and Decorating
To qualify, applicants must be enrolled at college and need to either have a part-time placement
with an employer or be a full time college student.

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HOW TO APPLY
    APPLY ONLINE
    The application form for ‘Screwfix Trade Apprentice’ is accessible via the Screwfix website.
    Please visit:

    www.screwfix.com/sfta

    TO QUALIFY YOU MUST
    •   Be enrolled at college and need to either have a part-time placement with an employer or be a
        full time college student.

    •   Be currently undertaking an apprenticeship or studying full-time at college for a qualification
        in any of the categories related to construction, planning, building, engineering and
        manufacturing, for example;
                                                       ✓ Carpentry
    ✓ Building                                         ✓ Plastering
    ✓ Plumbing                                         ✓ Building Services Engineer
    ✓ Electrical                                       ✓ Surveying
    ✓ Construction Management                          ✓ Civil Engineering
    ✓ Engineering Construction                         ✓ Domestic Heating
    ✓ Mechanic                                         ✓ Gas Industry
    ✓ Painting and Decorating                          ✓ Stonemasonry
    ✓ Bricklaying

           Applications are open
           from 4th March 2019 and
           close on 31st March 2019.

3                       TAPRPRAENDTICEE   2019                                                  #SFTA2019

SUCCESSFUL CANDIDATES
SEMI-FINALS
Entries will be narrowed down to 30 candidates for the semi-finals. If a candidate has been
successful with their application, he/she will be required to either:
•   Prepare a short video or
•   Take part in a short online Skype interview (this will be recorded)

NOTE: If chosen as a semi-finalist he/she will
have the choice between the two options.
Successful applicants will receive a separate
document with detailed instructions on the
semi-finals; both methods will be based on
specific questions which will be outlined
within their congratulatory email.

THE FINAL
10 candidates will be picked to go to the final. Finalists will be required to take part in an interview
and a group task (this will not be manual skills based). Top students will be judged by a panel of
expert judges who will be looking for apprentices with:

✓ Professionalism
✓ Business interest
✓ Knowledge of their chosen industry
✓ Goals and ambitions
✓ Enthusiasm
✓ Determination
✓ Innovation

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THE PRIZE!
    Ultimate Trade Starter Bundle!
    The winner will be awarded with an ultimate business trade bundle! This is geared with everything
    a future tradesperson may need to start up their career:

    •   Chromebook/Tablet
    •   A laptop and accessories, kitted out with the latest software
    •   £5,000 worth of Screwfix products

    •   Screwfix will provide up to £3,000 worth of funding for the winner to undertake career
        enhancing courses or workshops of their choosing, for example, this could be a course in
        website design or accounting

    •   Plus be part of the Field Day site build & win 2 x VIP Weekend tickets!

                               WIN AN ULTIMATE
                            £10,000 TRADE BUNDLE!
                                                              SITE BUILD
                                  PLUS BE PART OF THE            ETS
                                      AND WIN 2 VIP WEEKEND TICK
    Benefits for the winner’s College
    Screwfix will also provide the winner’s
    college with £2,000 worth of Screwfix
    vouchers to spend on workshop
    equipment, helping the college to
    continue providing outstanding
    services for tomorrow’s trade
    professionals. The competition will
    be promoted by Screwfix, both online
    and via national PR. We hope to raise
    awareness of apprenticeships and
    encourage students to look into
    local courses.

5                      TAPRPRAENDTICEE   2019                                               #SFTA2019