Apprenticeships and Operational Training Framework

LOT 1 requirements are for Northern Gas Networks to contract with a Training Provider to deliver Apprentice Training Services for Apprentices as below: • Maintenance Operations Engineering Technicians Level 3: 10-15 • Gas Network Operative Level 2: 10-12 • Gas Network Craftsperson Level 3: 10-12Training programmes must conform to the current apprentice standards at contract commencement date and the apprentice programme must include the following qualifications: - Gas Network Operative Level 2- Service & Mains Laying - Gas Network Craftsperson Level 3 - Emergency Response - Maintenance Operations Engineering Technician Level 3-Pathways Mechanical and Electrical & Instrumentation

LOT 2 is a Framework Contract requirement to provide operational training courses across the whole of NGN's Network. NGN Courses should be run to the maximum capacity allowed and be held between 1st April until 30th September each year. Essential Criteria is as follows; • Feed Back Forms to be completed during the training and managed by the training provider. Completed Forms to be issued to NGNs nominated representative 48 hours after completion. • Full joining instructions are to be sent to NGNs nominated representative at least 14 days prior to the commencement of the course. • Registers of attendance must be scanned and emailed no later than 48 hours after each course to NGNs nominated contact • Certificates must be applied for by Suppliers as soon as courses completed • Certificates are to be issued to NGNs nominated contact within agreed timescales. Certificates should contain a breakdown of content on each element of training completed to achieve the overall certification. • Suppliers are to supply all equipment/plant for both Technical and Non-Technical including stationery. NGN Operatives will supply their own PPE. • Most current and up to date training materials must be used. (Versions/examples of the materials used are requested within this RFP)