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Apprenticeships
Do you want to carry on learning? Do you want to start earning some money? You can with an Apprenticeship - a training programme that combines on the job training with the chance to get qualifications relating to your job.
Apprenticeships help you become fully qualified in the area of work that you are interested in. And they offer the chance to achieve Key Skills in areas essential to improving your career prospects, such as communication, numeracy and information technology.
What kind of Apprenticeship training can you do?
There are many occupational areas available including:
- Agriculture, Horticulture and Animal Care
- Business Services and IT
- Construction
- Design & Print
- Engineering & Manufacturing
- Hairdressing & Beauty
- Health & Care
- Hospitality
- Motor Trade
- Retail
- Tourism
- Sports & Recreation
What are the different levels of Apprenticeship?
Apprenticeships are available at different levels. When you leave school, you can start on an:
- Apprenticeship : This is a Level 2 programme (equivalent to five A* - C GCSEs).
It includes NVQ, Key Skills and Technical Certificates - Advanced Apprenticeship : This is a Level 3 programme (equivalent to two A Levels) in your chosen industry covering NVQs, Key Skills and Technical Certificates.
If you are not ready for thes, you can start Entry to Employment (e2e).
How much do apprentices get paid?
As a level 2 or 3 apprentice with an employer, you will get a minimum of £95 each week, but most employers pay more.
How do you apply for an Apprenticeship?
- Contact your local Connexions Centre or speak to your personal adviser.
- Look at the Job Vacancies section on this website.
- Search and apply for vacancies using the Apprenticeship Vacancy Matching System.
- Visit Looking Ahead for details of training offered through local training providers
- Contact training organisations (known as training providers) to find out more about what they offer. Tell them that you are interested in an Apprenticeship. they will send you an application form to fill in or will ask you to an open day or interview. Sometimes a training provider may have filled all their places or may not be able to offer you the level of training you need.
- You can also apply directly to employers. Look out for adverts in the newspapers, check company websites (see Employer Websites section)
Posted on 01 October 2009
