Higher and Degree Apprenticeships

1. Higher and Degree Apprenticeships

2. Today I will help you learn: • What a higher/degree apprenticeship is • How a higher/degree apprenticeship works • The range of higher/degree apprenticeships available • What employers are looking for • The benefits of doing a higher/degree apprenticeship • How to become an apprentice

3. Apprenticeships are only available to 16-18 year olds NOT TRUE You have to be 16 and have finished year 11 to start one- BUT there is no upper age limit on Apprenticeships Apprentices are poorly paid NOT TRUE Apprentices have a minimum salary of £3.90 per hour However, according to a government report, the average hourly wage for higher apprentices was £10.80, and the top jobs can pay up to £25,000 a year at the start. Apprenticeships are not as valued as FE/HE NOT TRUE An Apprenticeship is technical learning which can lead to nationally recognised qualifications equivalent to a degree Myth Busting

4. What is an apprenticeship? A real job with a real employer Work towards nationally recognised qualifications and training Paid a salary Contract of employment Same rights and responsibilities as other employees (holiday and sick pay) Develop industry and transferable skills “it gives you on the job training, helps you out and builds your confidence!”

5. How does an apprenticeship work? Employer Training provider/ University Apprentice

6. How does an apprenticeship work? The majority of time is spent in the workplace doing a job with the support of the employer and a tutor There is also an element of ‘off the job’ training which usually takes place with a training provider or at a university Employer committed to providing appropriate support and experiences to enable the apprentice to build their knowledge and skills

7. Duration of your apprenticeship The majority of time is spent in the workplace doing a job with the support of the employer and a tutor There is also an element of ‘off the job’ training which usually takes place with a training provider or at a college Employer committed to providing appropriate support and experiences to enable the apprentice to build their knowledge and skills An Apprenticeship must last a minimum of 12 months Higher and degree apprenticeships usually last 2 years and above You will work for at least 30 hours per week All training time is included within your paid hours “there are many different types of apprenticeship, I’d definitely recommend them!”

8. Intermediate Apprenticeship Advanced Apprenticeship Higher & Degree Apprenticeship Apprenticeship Levels • Level 2 • 12 – 18 months • Equivalent to 5 GCSEs grade 9-4 • Level 3 • 18 months – 2 years • Equivalent 2 A levels • Level 4 5 6 & 7 • 2 – 6 years • Equivalent to Foundation Degree up to Masters

9. Agriculture, environmental & animal care Business & administration Care services Catering & hospitality Construction Creative & design Digital Variety of higher and degree apprenticeships available Education & childcare Engineering & manufacturing Health & science Legal, finance & accounting Protective services Sales, marketing & procurement Transport & logistics

10. https://www.instituteforapprenticeships.org/apprenticeship-standards/https://www.instituteforapprenticeships.org/apprenticeship-standards/

11. Benefits of doing an apprenticeship

13. Search and application tips

14. What Employers are looking for…

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16. How do I show my skills?

17. What to do now Register, search, apply! www.apprenticekent.com www.gov.uk/apply-apprenticeship