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Work, Earn and Learn with an Apprenticeship at Uxbridge College

What is an apprenticeship?  A fantastic way to gain a qualification and earn a wage at the same time  Apprentices should be 16 years or over and be working for at least 30 hours per week  You get a minimum weekly wage of £100 per week – but some employers may pay more  You are based in your own workplace and have additional training through Uxbridge College.

What qualification do I get as part of my apprenticeship? There are 4 parts to an apprenticeship:  A knowledge based qualification normally called a Technical Certificate  A competency based qualification – NVQ  Key skills  Employment Rights and Responsibilities.

How is the apprenticeship assessed?  All apprentices have an assessor that visits you at work every month to review what you are doing and to ensure you are happy in your work place  Your assessor is a specialist in the area you are working in and will support you throughout the duration of your course and help you with your NVQ  Some apprentices come into College (usually for one day per week) and we have an excellent team of teachers who deliver training on campus.

Why become an apprentice?  An apprenticeship is an excellent way to gain your qualifications plus your existing skills and knowledge are recognised  It’s an opportunity to build up work experience and gain knowledge of the work environment  It is a great way to start your career and can lead to many paths and opportunities in various roles across your chosen sector  You can learn at your own pace and get support when you need it  It’s a chance to experience new and different challenges and gain new skills and knowledge.

Do I need to have a job already?  If you have an employer that’s willing to take you on that’s fantastic.  If you don’t already have a job we can help you find one We regularly advertise vacancies on our website at www.uxbridgecollege.ac.uk/apprenticeships and you can also look for jobs at www.apprenticeships.org.uk

What subjects are available?  Barbering  Hairdressing  Beauty Therapy  Health & Social Care  Business Administration  Hospitality & Catering  Childcare, Learning & Development  IT Practitioner  Cookery (Professional)  IT User (ITQ)  Cultural media  Motor Vehicle – Auto Electrics  Customer Service  Motor Vehicle – Servicing & Repair  Dental Nursing  Property Services  Electrical Installation  Retail  Engineering  Sport & Recreation  Glass Industry Operations  Supporting Teaching and Learning in Schools.

Case studies Don’t just take our word for it – find out what our apprentices say…… “You can’t beat learning on the job, and with an apprenticeship you get the best of both worlds. I come in to college one day a week and learn theory, and the rest of the time I am a real mechanic!” Austin Roberts, Motor Mechanics Apprentice “An apprenticeship opens up your options as well as helping you to do your job more effectively – it is well worth doing. I’ve completed Level 3 and gone up to Level 4. It can even give you a route into university, which I am looking into.” Madiha Rizvi, Customer Service Apprentice

Case studies Don’t just take our word for it – find out what our apprentices say…… “The best thing about doing an Apprenticeship is that you gain essential skills, get a qualification and earn money at the same time.” Kaylee Jackson, Business Administration Apprentice “Doing an Apprenticeship means I’ve been able to work while getting a formal qualification – and I’ve had great training on the job as well as at Uxbridge College.” Chris Dawson, Electrical Security Apprentice

How do I find out more?  Call: 01895 853622  Email: apprenticeships@uxbridgecollege.ac.uk  Visit: www.uxbridgecollege.ac.uk/apprenticeships