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Thinking about an apprenticeship?
Here’s what you need to know…
An apprenticeship is basically a way of learning skills on the job while getting paid. Think of it as a mix between college and a job, where you don’t just sit in a classroom all day – you actually do the work. You’ll be trained by experts in your chosen industry and also work towards a qualification at the same time.
From engineering to business, early years to construction, there’s an apprenticeship out there for nearly every career you can think of. It doesn’t matter if you’re just starting out or looking to ups kill – there are different levels of apprenticeships to match your experience.
Our apprenticeship subjects include...
- Accounting
- Bricklaying
- Business Administration
- Carpentry and Joinery
- Computing
- Customer Services
- Digital Marketing
- Early Years (childcare)
- Electrical Installation
- Engineering
- Fabrication and Welding
- Hairdressing
- Hospitality and Catering
- Interior Systems
- Management and Team Leading
- Marine Port Operations Officer
- Marketing
- Motor Vehicle
- Marine Pilot
- Painting and Decorating
- Plastering
- Plumbing
- Port Marine Officer
- Sport
- Teaching Assistant
GOT A QUESTION?
Apprenticeships are real jobs with real employers.
As an apprentice, you’ll work with an employer from your chosen profession. You’ll become a member of the team and be trained by industry professionals.
Apprenticeships are a mix of work and training, so you’ll spend time in employment as well as time studying to equip you with work-related skills, relevant knowledge and a nationally recognised qualification.
Each apprenticeship vacancy is set by the employer. Some may require more qualifications than others. Although some apprenticeships will not require you to have any prior qualifications, you will be expected to demonstrate a great attitude and enthusiasm for the role, along with a strong work ethic.
The minimum wage for an apprenticeship is £4.81 per hour for the first year, though many employers pay more.
This will depend on the type of apprenticeship you are studying and your employer.
In some cases, you’ll spend four days at work and one day at college. For others, you may spend several weeks at work and a week with us. Regardless of your apprenticeship you will still receive support and guidance from your work-based tutor, who will be on hand throughout your apprenticeship.
Once you have completed your apprenticeship, you will have the skills, knowledge and industry experience to secure your dream job in your chosen field.
The majority of our apprentices stay in employment with many staying with their apprentice employer. If you would like to continue with your studies, you can also progress on to the next level of apprenticeship or start a foundation degree or HND – many of which are part time so you can continue earning.
You’ll get at least 20 days paid holiday per year, plus bank holidays.
This will depend on the type of apprenticeship. They can vary from 12 months to four years.
Assessments will take place throughout your apprenticeship.
These will be completed by your work-based assessor, who will visit you regularly in the workplace. When you have finished your apprenticeship, you will be awarded a grade based on your performance.
Don’t worry – whatever apprenticeship you choose, you can also study a functional skills qualification. Functional skills run alongside your apprenticeship and give you the chance to achieve your grades in maths and English.
You can study an Apprenticeship at various levels which include:
- Intermediate Apprenticeship, Level 2 – This apprenticeship is the same level as GCSEs
- Advanced Apprenticeship, Level 3 – This apprenticeship is the same level as A levels
- Higher Apprenticeship, Level 4 or above – This apprenticeship is the same as a foundation degree or above.
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