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Apprenticeships

Apprenticeships. Your Future in Your Hands. 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.

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Apprenticeships

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  1. Apprenticeships Your Future in Your Hands

  2. 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.

  3. 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

  4. The Framework An Apprenticeship is made up of three parts • A TechnicalCertificate at level 2, 3 or 4 • A Competence basedNVQ 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) NVQ

  5. What are Employers Looking for?

  6. 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.

  7. 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.

  8. Complete Your Registration Why should you register? How to: • Register as a candidate • Set up alerts • Search for vacancies • Apply for vacancies

  9. 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.

  10. 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

  11. 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)

  12. 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.

  13. 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.

  14. 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

  15. 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

  16. 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.

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