Engineering DesignManufacturing & Construction

Presentation of Cordell Group Limited

• Professional multi-disciplined engineering contractor

• In house fabrication and manufacturing facilities

• Private limited company

• Current turnover circa £45 million

• Average employed – 750 (current 830)

• Directly employed site construction resources

• Accredited safety & quality management systems

About Cordell

Our People

The success of the Company and its continued development is driven by our people, and we recognise that our employees are our most valued asset.

The health and safety of our personnel and all those affected by our operations are of paramount importance. We strive to work in partnership with our clients to ensure the highest standards to promote ethical business practice and a fair & just employment culture.

We promote the personal and professional development of all of our staff and provide sustained investment in the future with our apprentice and graduate development programmes.

Vision Statement

Employee Development – Internal Accreditation and Provision

• ITSSAR Cat 2 Nationally Accredited Training Provider:

• Manual Handling / Abrasive Wheels / Pendant Crane / Slinger Signaller / Aluminium

Towers / Ladders / Harness Safety / Work At Height / Confined Space Awareness /

MEWP / Scissor Lift etc…

• Accredited CCNSG ECITB Site Safety Passport provider (2 day & refresher)

• Fully developed Apprentice programme (72 apprentices currently)

• Adult Improver programme for NVQ 2 & 3 in trade disciplines

• Graduate development to IEng/ CEng status via MSc Pathway

• IOSH delivery a future aspiration

• Active participation in ECITB Steering Groups

Last 5 Years to Date

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What does it cost?

ECITB Levy Fee as in scope company:

Training levy will be assessed on the total gross wages paid to employees and the total gross payments made to contract staff hired under labour-only agreements.

• ECITB Full Grant• Apprentice is employed from the outset of training.• Up to £5,000 on completion of off-the-job Further Education, Key/Core

skills and fundamental skills training. • £5,000 assumes 12-month off-the-job training, paid pro rata if less. • If the off-the-job period lasts 12 months in total, but is stretched over a

longer period, the grant is similarly spread over that period.• Part Grant• Apprentice is employed only for on-the-job period of the

Apprenticeship.• £5,000 is paid on completion of the Apprenticeship.

Initial Investment v Non Recoverable Time Year 1 & 2:

Current Year 1 = 20 Apprentices Wages at Year 1 £186,420 ECITB Grant Year 1 £150,000 Year 2 = 20 Apprentices Wages at Year 2 £234,000

A: Total £420, 420 B: Total £262,500 Cordell Group Investment(A-B): £157,920