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Apprenticeships an Overview
• An Apprenticeship generally takes between one to three years.
• Apprenticeships are a mixture of on and off the job training.
• The majority of time is in the workplace and is supported by a mentor.
• The remaining learning is delivered by a learning provider which could be a specialist provider or an FE College.
• The learning provider supports you throughout the Apprenticeship including the assessment in the work place for the NVQ part of the programme.
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What is an Apprenticeship?
• A work based programme designed around the needs of an employer
• Leads to recognised qualifications;
- Technical Certificate such as a BTEC or City & Guilds Award
- Competence based qualification such as an NVQ
- Skills qualification such as Key Skills / Functional Skills
• You can study at three different levels
- Apprenticeship Level 2
- Advanced Apprenticeship Level 3
- Higher Apprenticeship Level 4
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The Framework An Apprenticeship is made up of three parts
1. A Technical Certificate at level 2, 3 or 4
2. A Competence based NVQ
3. Key Skills/ Functional Skills
Sometimes there are additional requirements:
Example
- An appointed first aid person - First Aid Certificate
– Health and Safety unit (for level 3)3.
Key Skills 2.
1.TechnicalCertificate
ThreeParts of
theFramework
NVQ
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What are Employers Looking for?
Good Communicator
Work Ready
Eager to learn new things
Drive and Commitment
Motivation
Reliability
Trustworthy
Determination
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You may feel like you are taking a step backwards (NVQ 2) before moving
forwards….but if it gives you the skills and opportunity to progress.
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How do I become an apprentice?
• Go to www.apprenticeships.org.uk
• Complete your registration and complete your profile
• Search for current vacancies
• Save your favourite search
• Set up SMS/email alerts
• Apply for vacancies online
• Check your “My Home page” regularly
• Remember to include a phone number and a sensible email address for employers to contact you on
• Check the FAQs section if you get stuck.
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Complete Your Registration
Why should you register?
How to:
• Register as a candidate
• Set up alerts
• Search for vacancies
• Apply for vacancies
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Registration Process
• Step 1 - Register your details
• Go to Apprenticeship vacancies and register your details by clicking the 'Register now' link under the 'New User?' tab.
• Complete your details
• Then create username and password. Remember to keep your username and password safe.
• You'll receive a confirmation email sent to your inbox. You must click on the link in the email to activate your account. This link opens a window to your 'My Home' page.
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Application Process
• ' My Home’ page
Your 'My Home' page is your secure space.
You can use it to;
• Search for Apprenticeship vacancies and save your search results
• Log your areas of interest (e.g. business administration)
• Manage your applications
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Application Process
Step 3 - Search for your match
• Search for Apprenticeships that match your interests by;
• Occupation/job role
• Employer
• Keyword
• Learning provider (e.g. college)
• Location/postcode (e.g. Leicestershire)
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Application Process
Step 4 - Browse your results
• Click on any of the listed vacancies for more information. Each gives detailed information about the job, the employer, training, pay and the qualifications you will be working towards.
• You can save your search results, so they are easy to access at any time.
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Application Process Step 5 – Manage your future
• Once you've found the job you want, applying is easy.
• The application form is simple, secure and reusable, complete once, use again if further applications are required.
• There may be two supplementary questions which you will need to complete for each new job application.
• You will be prompted to update your profile and can input two telephone numbers at this point – the employer will use these number to contact you if you are successful.
• You can view the status of your applications and manage them online.
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What else do I need to know?
• Because of government funding issues some employers are ONLY looking for 16-18yr olds
• Although Apprenticeship frameworks exist in most occupational areas an ‘Apprenticeship’ is dependent on an employer who wants to recruit. In Gloucester most (but not all) opportunities in:
Engineering Business and Admin Child/Social Care
Customer Services Hospitality & Catering
• Most apprenticeships should be advertised on the website but there may be a few which sneak outside so check the school noticeboard (common room), local papers and don’t forget you can also send letters on spec to employers
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Dates for your diary
• ConstructionSkills Apprenticeship Recruitment Fair 10th Feb . We’ve booked a session for 11.15am-12.45am. Minibus leaving school 10.45am.Please sign up
• Delphi (Stonehouse) Apprenticeship Open Day 10th Feb 12 noon -8pm
• Apprenticeship Job Fair Feb 17th Gloucester Rugby Club
• Others will be advertised (Messier Dowty, Renishaw etc) in due course
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For further information about Apprenticeships:
Visit www.apprenticeships.org.uk
Or talk to:
• School Careers (Me)
• Connexions (for ages 13-19) - www.connexions-direct.com
or 080 800 132 19.