Apprenticeships as a post 18 option
Alsager school 23rd June 2011
What are Apprenticeships? Apprenticeships are “ jobs with training�. They enable you to earn a wage, gaining job experience and skills that lead to nationally recognised qualifications.
What sort of jobs are linked to Apprenticeships? Apprenticeships are divided into sector
frameworks. Frameworks are developed by employers and cover jobs as varied as: • dental nurse • fitness instructor • child minder • customer service advisor • electrical engineer
What do you do on an Apprenticeship? The majority of the time is spent working for your employer. Up to one day a week may be spent at a college or training provider working towards the qualifications which make up the Apprenticeship.
Different levels of Apprenticeship The levels of Apprenticeships for people aged 16+ are: Level 2 Intermediate Apprenticeships Level 3 Advanced Apprenticeships
Level 4/5 Higher Apprenticeships
How are Apprenticeship organised? There are three key elements to an Apprenticeship: competency knowledge functional skills.
Competency The competency based element is where you show practical skills. These are normally shown through observations by an assessor or through evidence produced by the you such as case studies or witness statements. When you show competency you gain a nationally recognised qualification, for example the NVQ Diploma or NVQ Certificate.
Knowledge The knowledge based element is where you demonstrate the knowledge needed to do your job. This is usually a technical certificate from a nationally recognised awarding body e.g. NVQ
Functional skills The functional skills element usually focuses on Maths and English, however this could also include ICT. If you have Maths and English GCSE grade C or above you may be exempt from this element.
After completing the Apprenticeship‌ Level completed
Progress to
Level 3 Advanced Apprenticeship
Level 4/5 Higher Apprenticeship, Further Education, or continued employment
Level 4/5 Higher Apprenticeship
HNC*,HND* Foundation degree NB: Some Higher Apprenticeships incorporate HE qualifications as the technical element
What does this mean? To get an Apprenticeship you have to have a job. Best place to start: www.apprenticeships.org.uk
What do you need to get a job? Task: Read the Apprenticeship advert and think of the questions you would ask a candidate in order to find out if they were suitable for the job.
Apprenticeships in summary.. Apprenticeships can: Lead to nationally recognised qualifications Lead to HE Give you valuable work experience in many different sectors