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Apprenticeship

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WHY CHOOSE US?

START RECRUITMENT SERVICES

WHAT IS AN APPRENTICESHIP?

WHO IS AN APPRENTICESHIP FOR?

TOP 5 APPRENTICESHIP FACTS

WHERE WILL I STUDY?

APPRENTICESHIP PROGRAMMES

EMPLOYER LINKS

HOW TO APPLY

HOW TO FIND US

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CONTENTSStockportTrafford ApprenticeshipRecruitment TeamSTART is part of the Trafford College Group

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The college’s dedicated recruitment service, START has become a one-stop-shop for apprenticeship related advice and guidance service.

Our expert recruitment team work in partnership with local employers to match young people to potential apprenticeships.

The college regularly receives feedback from employers about how apprenticeships have increased levels of motivation and productivity, and given businesses a proven return on investment.

Our apprentices are also a shining example of how talented and motivated individuals can be.

Bringing local businesses and employers together as well as students and young people from around Greater Manchester.

WHY CHOOSE US?START is one of the borough’s leaders in apprenticeship delivery. As part of The Trafford College Group we are proud to be working alongside some of the most significant employers in Greater Manchester and beyond, pledging our continual support to create new apprenticeship opportunities in the borough.

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Philip Wall CUSTOMER RELATIONSHIP MANAGER

Mary Takhar

RECRUITMENT SERVICES

ADMINISTRATOR

Samantha Thorpe

RECRUITMENT SERVICES

COORDINATOR

Samantha FannonRECRUITMENT SERVICES COORDINATOR

Katrina O’BrienRECRUITMENT SERVICES COORDINATOR

MEET THE TEAM AT START

STARTRECRUITMENT SERVICES

For more information about apprenticeships with The Trafford College Group and our vacancy matching service at START, please contact us on 0161 886 7461, or email [email protected]

START is designed to bring local businesses and employers together, as well as students and young people from around Greater Manchester. START specialises in helping match suitable candidates to quality apprenticeships.

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WHAT IS AN APPRENTICESHIP?

At The Trafford College Group we will support you at every step of your apprenticeship. Our START Recruitment Team will even help you find your ideal apprenticeship placement (for details on START, see page 6).

As apprenticeships focus on work based learning they provide you with the experience and knowledge that employers look for when they are recruiting. This means that for the majority of your Apprenticeship you will be based in the workplace with your employer. This usually means that you will spend four days a week at work and one day a week

at college but depending on the type of programme you’re studying this may work out a bit differently and we will confirm this with you before you start on your programme.

APPRENTICESHIP BREAKDOWN

We offer apprenticeships at the following levels:

> Intermediate Apprenticeship (Level 2) > Advanced Apprenticeship (Level 3) > Higher Level Apprenticeship (Levels 4 & 5)

An apprenticeship is a great way to earn money whilst you learn. As an apprentice, you will work towards a nationally recognised qualification, whilst gaining valuable work experience in your particular subject.

BENEFITS OF AN APPRENTICESHIP

Receive on-the-job training by industry professionals

No student loan!

Earn while you learn

There are a variety of apprenticeships to choose from

High street discount card available for all apprentices

Gain specialist skills

Excellent career progression

Gain a range of qualifications while you work

Good relationships with employers means better job prospects

Paid holidays

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“Coming to college is very dif ferent to school. You get treated like an adult and your tutors place a lot of trust in you and your abilities. I’d definitely recommend studying at Trafford College and especially on an apprenticeship. This is definitely the course for me.”

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Apprenticeships are for people aged 16 or over, who are living in the UK and would like to gain hands-on experience in a particular field of study, whilst studying towards a national industry recognised qualification.

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CharlotteWorkforce Strategy Support Officer with Trafford Council

After achieving excellent GCSE grades at school, Charlotte was led to believe that the path best-suited to her was the traditional route of A Levels and University. Here she explains why she eventually chose to embark on a completely different journey.

“I’d always been very academic, but while I was studying for my A Levels, my whole personality changed. I became introverted, quiet and stressed. I knew I wasn’t in the right environment to reach my full potential; I was excelling in my practical subjects, but not enjoying the academic side as much. I soon realised that maybe university wasn’t for me, so my dad supported me in seeking out an apprenticeship. He’d started his career as an apprentice mechanic and now he owns his own business, which was hugely inspirational for me.

My apprenticeship has helped me in so many ways. In my current job role I have been introduced to many different areas of HR and learned things that I never thought I could learn. I have found a love for Human Resources and Events Management that I never knew I had.

My skills as a team player and communicator have grown significantly during my time at Trafford Council. I have worked in HR for almost 2 years and after completing my Level 3 Business Administration apprenticeship, I secured a role as a Workforce Strategy Support Officer. Earlier this year I started my Level 3 CIPD apprenticeship and I am also trained as an apprenticeship ambassador.

My short term aims include completing my Level 3 CIPD and hopefully moving onto my Level 5. My ultimate aim is to have my own HR consultancy for small businesses to buy into. Starting an apprenticeship has definitely been the best decision I ever made.”

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StaceyPharmacy TechnicianPrestwich Hospital – NHS

After raising her family, Stacey was ready to return to a career, but first she needed to return to education. Worried about how she would afford to give up her job and pursue her dreams, she explains how an apprenticeship turned out to be the ideal route to taking the first steps back into the classroom. “I was working as a PA within an NHS trust when the opportunity of becoming a student again presented itself. A Pre-registration Trainee Pharmacy Technician position had become available, but I knew there would be lots of applicants as it’s a very sought after post. I was amazed when I was told I’d been successful. It meant that whilst attending college one day a week, I could continue in employment, earning a wage and gaining qualifications. If I qualified, I could register professionally as a Pharmacy Technician.

Returning to education as a mature student was challenging, especially as I had a family to look after and had to find quiet time to study, but I knew it was for a fixed period of time. I found learning much more satisfying as a mature student; I enjoyed the subjects and wanted to learn so much more. I did lots of independent research to enhance my knowledge and get the best grades I could. I was a quiet and relatively shy person, but I found college less daunting than I imagined.

I have now gained a professional registration and an amazing job which I never thought possible. There are lots of opportunities - it’s definitely a career with many paths I could embark on in the future. I love pharmacology, so ultimately I think I’d like to work for a manufacturer in a clinical research or trials post.

My apprenticeship has opened so many doors.

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IT’S A SECURE OPTIONYou’ll need to check your individual

contract but you should have the

same rights as other employees, with

a contract of employment and real

opportunities for future progression.

YOU’LL GET A WAGEThe national minimum wage for

apprentices starts at £3.70 although

a lot of employers pay higher than

this. The average weekly wage is

between £120 - £200.

YOU CAN AFFORD ITUnlike most ways of gaining formal

training and practical experience,

apprenticeships are paid for by

the government or your employer,

so they’re great if university isn’t an

option financially.

YOU’LL GET A QUALIFICATIONAll apprenticeships must include an

element of training. They should be

designed to give you on and off-

the-job training, which will lead to a

qualification.

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TOPYOU HAVE A REAL JOBMost apprenticeships are a full time job

with a minimum of 30 hours per week.

Apprenticeships must also last for a

minimum of 12 months, and normally

last between one and four years.

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WHERE WILL ISTUDY?

Many of our students will be assessed entirely in the workplace, gaining vital hands-on experience. Some students may need to attend college one day a week or more depending on their employer or programme.

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APPRENTICESHIPPROGRAMMESWe offer a range of apprenticeships in the following areas:

• Activity Leadership• Adult Care Worker• Accounting, various roles• Associate Project Manager• Baker• Barbering• Beauty Therapy• Building Services Engineering • Business and Administration• Care Leadership and Management• Carpentry and Joinery (Bench and Site) • Chef de Partie• Children and Young People’s Workforce• Commis Chef• Bricklaying

• Construction Management - Building Services Pathway

• Customer Service• Digital Marketer• Domestic Heating Engineer• Mechanical Engineering• Engineering Technical Support• Electrical and Electronic Engineering• Engineering Manufacture • Exercise and Fitness• Food and Drink Process Operator• Plumbing and Heating• Gas Network Team Leader/

Craftsperson• Hair Professional

• Health - Pharmacy Services• Healthcare, various roles• Hospitality, various roles• HR, various roles• Improving Operational Performance• Infrastructure Technician• Installation Electrician/

Maintenance Electrician• Laboratory Technician• Leisure Operations and Leisure

Management• Life Science and Chemical Science

Professionals• Maintenance and Operations

Engineering Technician• Team Leader/Supervisor

• Operations/Departmental Manager• Mechanical Engineering• Nail Services• Painting and Decorating• Plastering• Playwork• Process Manufacturing• Public Service Operational

Delivery Officer• Retail• Science • Supporting Teaching and

Learning in Schools• Vehicle Body and Paint• Vehicle Maintenance and Repair




EMPLOYERLINKS

The college is proud to be working alongside some of the borough’s leading employers,including...




HOW TOAPPLY

If you have any questions about any of our apprenticeship programmes and how they could help kick-start your

career, please call the START team on 0161 886 7461 or email [email protected]

Call the START Team on 0161 886 7461

Email START at [email protected]

Visit: www.trafford.ac.uk/apprenticeships

www.stockport.ac.uk/apprenticeships

Select the sector you want to work in

Select an apprenticeship you are interested in applying for and click on Apply Now

Complete the application form and click send

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Find out more

Applying for an apprenticeship vacancy is easy. You can apply via our website or at www.gov.uk. Our team is here to help you every step of the way.



HOW TOFIND US

Travelling by

Metrolink The nearest Metrolink stations to the College sites are as follows:

Altrincham: Timperley.Stretford Campus: Old Trafford.Stockport Campus: N/A.

Metro lines run from Bury, Chorlton, Manchester, Eccles, Oldham, Media City UK and Altrincham.

For more information on Metrolink services, visit www.metrolink.co.uk

Travelling by

TrainThe closest train stations to the College sites are as follows:

Altrincham: Navigation Road on the Manchester - Chester line.Stretford Campus: Trafford Park on the Manchester - Liverpool line.Stockport Campus: Stockport Train Station.

For more information on train services, visit www.tfgm.com

Travelling by

CarAll campuses have free car parking facilities for students. This is offered on a first come, first served basis and is subject to limited availability.

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BusALTRINCHAMThe closest bus stop is on Manchester Road (both sides) outside the College. The following services stop there:

263 Manchester - Altrincham245 Trafford Centre - Stretford - Altrincham19 Wythenshawe - Sale - AltrinchamX41 Manchester - Withington - Altrincham

STRETFORD CAMPUSThe closest bus stop is on Chester Road (both sides), 5 minutes walk from College. The following services stop there:

263 Manchester - Altrincham256 Flixton - Manchester255 Partington - Manchester

STOCKPORT CAMPUSThe closest bus stop is on Wellington Road South (both sides), 5 minutes walk from College. The following services stop there:

192 Manchester - Hazel Grove





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