The Scottish Building Apprenticeship and Training Council - Who
employ the Best Craft Apprentice in Scotland?
The Scottish Building Apprenticeship and Training
Council (SBATC) are once again on the hunt for the best
craft apprentice in Scotland and are starting the
process of accepting nominations for this year’s James
Birnie Award for Craft Excellence.
Founded in 1934, the main purpose of the SBATC is to
regulate the working conditions, wages, recruitment and
training of apprenticeships within the building industry
throughout Scotland.
Now in its eighth year, the award was the concept of
James Birnie MBE - Jim worked in the industry for a good
number of years and is a Past President of the Scottish
Building Federation. He was honoured with the MBE in
1999 for his services to working conditions for the
industry as a whole.
The honour is awarded to the best craft apprentice in
Scotland, who is registered with SBATC and who has shown
dedication, talent and initiative, among other skills,
throughout their training within the industry. The award
serves to demonstrate and reward the significant skills
acquired by dedicated, talented apprentices.
Last year for the first time the award recognised
winners in two separate categories: Erik Laughton of R
Clouston Ltd, Orkney in the category of Apprentice of
the Year and Kara-Lyn MacKellar of C P D Ltd, Dunoon as
Adult Apprentice of the Year.
Scotland accounts for approximately 35% of all
apprenticeships in the UK, registering in the region of
4,000 apprentices each year. There is a proud tradition
of apprenticeships in Scotland and the award reflects
the remarkable successes of individuals in an extremely
demanding but rewarding industry.
Candidates are judged on both practical and theoretical
craft ability along with other contributory factors
towards excellence, such as: organisational skills,
communication skills and examples of the individual as a
team player.
David Smith - Chairman of SBATC, commented, “It is
absolutely crucial that the attraction of construction
related careers be correctly projected to youngsters.
Awards such as the James Birnie Award for Craft
Excellence give the youngsters something to aspire to
and encouragement is given to all apprentices to push
themselves to achieve. I believe that only through a
united stance on training, career structure, safety and
quality will the industry gain the respect and profile
it deserves”.
A panel will judge the nominees initially and select a
short list based on the information received on the
nomination form; those selected would then attend an
informal interview to allow an overall winner to be
selected.
Closing date for nominations is Friday, 20th July.
Email:
registrar@sbatc.co.uk
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