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Apprenticeships
Apprenticeships are high quality work-based training programmes, ideal for young people who want to develop their career prospects.
Apprenticeships allow you to focus on a career area of your choice, train on the job and be paid as an employee whilst also studying for a nationally recognised vocational qualification – so you earn while you learn.
Course content will vary depending on the type of Apprenticeship or Advanced Apprenticeship undertaken. However, you will always gain the following: Practical experience related to your career; a level 3 Vocational Qualification (NVQ) at level 2 for Apprenticeships, or level 3 for an Advanced Apprenticeship and Level 4 for Higher /Degree Apprenticeships; Key Skills qualifications e.g. problem solving, team work, communication and technology; a technical certificate such as a BTEC National Diploma or City & Guilds award (included in most Apprenticeships). Your weekly balance of work will again depend on the type of Apprenticeship that you do and you may be required to study at home during evenings and weekends.
Entry requirements are flexible because Apprenticeships are not just based on academic achievement. We also take into account practical skills and your interest in the area of work you’ve chosen.
Your Questions answered here:
Apprenticeships can be done when you finish school, but you can start one when you are aged 16-24. You must complete the apprenticeship by the age of 24.
There is more funding for Training placements for 16-18 year olds.
Your assessor will visit you in the work place, or you will attend your local college one day a week
An Apprenticeship can last between 1 and 4 years depending on the company.
Once completed this can lead onto further qualifications or an Advanced Apprenticeship.
How much will I get paid?
The National Minimum Wage for apprentices is £7.55 per hour up to 19 and over.
Are there any entry requirements?
There are different entry grades for different occupations. Some employers may ask for GCSEs at C grade or higher including Maths and English, but you do not need formal qualifications.
When should I apply?
Applications take place between November and April/May each year
What qualifications will I get?
Depending on the level, Intermediate Level Apprenticeships are a Level 2, Advanced Level Apprenticeships are a Level 3 Competence Qualification and High Apprenticeships are a Level 4 and will lead to studying for a Degree.
Will I be employed?
Most are ’employed status’
How do I apply?
Online application, paper based form, approaching employers directly.
Do I have to go for an interview/assessment test?
You will be asked to attend an interview with the employer & training provider, while some occupational areas will set an assessment test these are generally done though the National Apprenticeship website.
Please click on the available links opposite for more information on how to apply:
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