Apprenticeship Stories - Leanne Birkett
Meet Leanne Birkett, a proud graduate of the Level 2 Craft Baker Apprenticeship, who now delights students with her creations.
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News and Events
Welcome to our news and events page. Here’s where you can keep up to date with all the latest industry news. It’s also where you can find out about any up-coming events, such as training workshops and webinars.
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charleytaylor6
May 233 min read
An Apprentice Food Technologist Story: Olivia Weston
Meet Olivia Weston, a recent apprentice who studied and successfully completed her FDQ Level 3 Food Technologist apprenticeship and...
charleytaylor6
Feb 63 min read
Bridgwater and Taunton College and Nestle apprentice makes history with FDQ
FDQ recently caught up with apprentice Tim Salkeld to learn more about his story into the industry, his experience of his apprenticeship...
charleytaylor6
Mar 3, 20233 min read
An Apprentice Butcher Story: Daniele Massidda
Meet Daniele Massidda (known as Dani), now a passionate butcher with expert talents and a drive to succeed, he recently completed his...
charleytaylor6
Feb 27, 20232 min read
The Institute of Meat and Worshipful Company of Butchers Annual Prize-giving and lunch
FDQ share light on a great day at the Butchers Hall for the IOM Awards 2023.
charleytaylor6
Feb 10, 20233 min read
Annie Jones, inspiring Level 2 Butcher apprentice tells her story
As part of National Apprenticeship week 2023, FDQ are proud to feature this story as it perfectly tells the purpose of an apprenticeship...
charleytaylor6
Jan 13, 20232 min read
Why hire an apprentice?
What is an apprenticeship? An apprenticeship is a paid job where the employee learns and gains valuable experiences. An apprenticeship...
charleytaylor6
Dec 13, 20223 min read
Jordan Bradley – A baking hero of inspiration and courage
Meet Jordan Bradley, from having no background in the bakery industry to now baking cakes as a hobby, he achieved everything and more in...
charleytaylor6
Nov 29, 20222 min read
Why are FDQ staff on their own apprenticeships?
FDQ not only deliver a wide range of apprenticeships and End Point Assessments, but we also focus on the support and development of our...
charleytaylor6
Aug 26, 20223 min read
Gareth Morgan an expert in the baking industry
Meet Gareth Morgan, a baking expert with decades of experience. Recently retired from Neath College where he was a full time bakery...
charleytaylor6
Aug 3, 20222 min read
Britain’s first female abattoir apprentice passes her EPA
Ionela Bacioiu (known as Dana) has become the UK’s first female abattoir apprentice to succeed in her FDQ Level 2 Abattoir Worker...
charleytaylor6
Apr 27, 20223 min read
Hannah Jepson - FDQ's Brewing Success Story
Hannah received a Distinction grade in her L4 Brewer End Point Assessment delivered by FDQ. Hannah’s route to a brewing apprenticeship...
charleytaylor6
Apr 5, 20222 min read
Sarah Porter - Winner of Best New Apprentice at Institute of Meat Annual Prize-giving
Meet Sarah Porter, described by her employers as an ideal candidate with a great knowledge of the food industry. Sarah is at the early...
charleytaylor6
Mar 29, 20222 min read
Letitia Redfern - Winner of the Best Multiple Retailer Butchery Apprentice award
Letitia Redfern celebrated a successful day at the Institute of Meat (IOM) Awards by winning the Best Multiple Retailer Butchery...
charleytaylor6
Mar 22, 20222 min read
Jonty Larkin - Winner of the Lord Graham Endeavor Award
Meet Jonty Larkin, winner of the Lord Graham Endeavor Award at the Institute of Meat Annual Prize-giving. This award is about overcoming...
kierastones
Mar 4, 20223 min read
Institute of Meat and Worshipful Company of Butchers Annual Prize-giving is back!
After COVID forced last years event to be cancelled, today the IoM and the WCB were finally able to celebrate and thank some outstanding...
kierastones
Nov 26, 20212 min read
Josh Huitson Stoneygate Farm
Josh Huitson, completed his Butchery apprenticeship on the 10th November 2021 and received a Pass with Excellence. This is the highest...
kierastones
Nov 18, 20212 min read
First successful female Brewer Apprentice is FDQ’s 1000th End-point Assessment
Three cheers to Caitlin McErlean! Not only is she FDQ’s 1000th End-point Assessment (EPA) candidate but also the first female brewing...
kierastones
May 28, 20212 min read
Craig becomes FDQ’s first apprentice to achieve L2 AND Advanced Butcher Apprenticeship
Congratulations to Craig Henderson who has become the butchery sector’s first apprentice to pass his L2 AND L3 Advanced Butcher...
kierastones
Apr 29, 20211 min read
Cranswick apprentice becomes FDQ's youngest Process Butcher EPA success
Bradley Phelan has become FDQ's youngest ever process butchery apprentice to successfully complete their apprenticeship, at just 17 years...
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