Your guide to Apprenticeships
What is an Apprenticeship? Apprentices are work-based training programmes. Apprentices are employed by a business, whilst working towards relevant qualifications at the same time. Apprenticeships are available at three levels: • Intermediate (Level 2) equivalent to 5 GCSE ’ s Grades A-C • Advanced (Level 3) equivalent to 2 A Levels • Higher (Level 4) equivalent to Foundation Degree/HNC/HND
What is an Apprenticeship? All Apprentices complete a range of qualifications which give them the skills they need to work in a particular occupation. These qualifications make up an Apprenticeship Framework, which includes; • Vocational Qualification - the practical bit (hands on qualification) • Technical Certificate – the theory bit (City & Guilds, BTEC etc) • Functional Skills (English, Maths and IT) • Personal Thinking and Learning Skills • Employer Rights & Responsibilities
What is an Apprenticeship? ü Apprenticeships last between 12 – 18 months. ü Advanced Apprenticeships last up to 24 months. ü Learners can progress more quickly if they complete all the elements of the Apprenticeship sooner than anticipated. ü Learners do not pay for their training. ü All apprentices must be employed for a minimum of 30 hours a week. ü The employer must be willing to allow the learner time off for study for the duration of the Apprenticeship. ü All employers are checked for suitability and safety prior to the commencement of an Apprenticeship
Apprenticeships are available in a wide variety of areas including: • Accounting • Agriculture and Horticulture • Animal Care • Business Administration • Childcare • Construction • Customer Service • Distribution, Warehousing and Storage • Engineering, Electrical, Welding, Electronic • Hairdressing and Barbering • Health and Social Care • Hospitality and Catering • IT Practitioner and Professional & ITQ • Management (Advanced apprenticeship only) • Motor Vehicle
Why consider becoming an apprentice? ü Earn a salary: a minimum of £2.65 per hour & paid holidays (£97 pw) average apprentice wage is £170 per week ü Receive relevant training and learn job specific skills ü You can get an Apprenticeship in over 250 industries and chose from over 1400 different job. ü Gain nationally recognised qualifications ü Work at own pace, unit by unit, suits a practical learning style ü Get practical experience – learning by doing ü Can progress into University, or up the career ladder ü Over 9 out of 10 apprentices are in work or education after completing their Apprenticeship ü All of your course fees and protective clothing will be free and you may be entitled to help with travel costs During their working lifetime an apprentice can earn on average £100,000 more than someone who does not have an Apprenticeship 6 6
Eligibility and Entry Requirements Apprenticeships are aimed at 16-18 year olds and those aged 19-24 years as a priority How long do they take? • Apprenticeships normally last between 1 and 3 years and are a mixture of training at college and learning in the workplace. • Most training providers allow Apprentices to start all through the year, not just in September. • Those who join an Apprenticeship once they are 19 or above are usually already employed.
Eligibility and Entry Requirements • There are a wide range of providers that can organise and Apprenticeship for you and most job roles are covered. • Some providers insist on a set number of GCSE ’ s at Grade C or above, but others will accept lower grades • If you don ’ t quite get the grades you need to start an Apprenticeship, there are lots of Foundation Learning Work Study Programmes that providers offer which will help to give you the boost you need to be ready. • Other important skills employers look for are motivation, potential, maturity, reliability, eagerness punctuality, ability to learn, determination
Foundation Learning Foundation Learning will provide you with the opportunity to build your confidence through positive achievements, which will enable you to fulfil your potential through learning. Achievement Foundation Learning is like a series of learning ‘ stepping stones ’ . While you ’ re on the programme you will work towards a qualification. Personalised learning programme Together we will discuss and agree an individual learning programme, reflecting where you are now and the destination you want to get to. Progression Foundation Learning will help you get to where you want to go, whether that ’ s: an Apprenticeship, employment, independent living or a foundation diploma.
Which route suits you best? If you leave school at 16 and decide you want to be a chef, what routes are available? Benefits Increased Career Gain a Practical Gain Prospects qualification Experience Employment Earn money Find a job as a x ü ü x ü chef Do an NVQ at ü x x ü x college Train as a ü ü ü ü ü chef on an Apprenticeship Which do you think makes you more employable? Keep your options open!
Apprenticeship Progression Routes Advanced Intermediate Foundation Learning Apprenticeship Apprenticeship Intermediate Higher Advanced Apprenticeship, Apprenticeship Apprenticeship College or Work Foundation Degree
HIGHER APPRENTICESHIPS Don ’ t know whether to choose work or university? Don ’ t worry you might be able to do both! The aim of the Higher Apprenticeship is to raise the skill levels of people available in their industry to degree level. You will usually need good passes in a relevant level 3 qualification or have completed an Advanced Apprenticeship. • Higher Apprentices are highly motivated young people who have the potential to become ‘ managers of the future. ’ • Apprenticeships provide a foundation from which young people can progress into management roles, particularly where the Apprenticeship frameworks are aligned to a company ’ s management development programme. • Apprentices learn while they work so their knowledge is up to date and because their training is on the job, the practical skills they gain are the one ’ s that are right for the organisation ’ s business.
A Level 4 Higher Apprenticeship is made up of:
Higher Apprenticeships – 29 approved to date Engineering Manufacture (Senior Technician) Express Logistics Fashion & Textiles:Innovation Hospitality Management IT, Software, Web & Telecoms Professionals Advertising and Marketing Food and Drink Mineral Products Technology Accounting Contact Centre Operations Providing Financial Advice Innovation & Growth Automotive Management and Leadership Management Advanced Manufacturing Engineering Business Administration Project Management Facilities Management Human Resource Management Adult Social Care Professional Services The Water Industry Life Sciences & Chemical Science Professionals Supply Chain Management Public Relations Vehicle Maintenance & Repair Construction Technical and Professional Life Sciences Employment Related Services HF
Making the right choices • Keep options open • How can I find out more? • Skills Guidance & Support (Connexions) • Drop in sessions • Parent ’ s evenings • Leaflets in school careers library • Apprenticeship events
How to become an apprentice www.apprenticeships.org.uk One stop shop for anything you ever wanted to know about Apprenticeships and a portal to the Apprenticeships online vacancies system. 16 16 February 6, 2013
Apprenticeship Vacancies… How to apply! • Website which typically has over 10,000 live vacancies on any given day – real employed status apprenticeships • One form – multiple applications • You are in control of your applications in real time • Accessed through www.apprenticeships.org.uk which tells you everything you need to know about apprenticeships 17
Where can I find out more about Apprenticeships? www.apprenticeships.org.uk www.hwstpa.co.uk
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