SRC Apprenticeship Guide

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APPRENTICESHIP GUIDE

What can an apprenticeship do for you? 4 Apprenticeships explained 6 What are the entry requirements? 8 Apprenticeships we offer 9 How we’ll support you 11 What's next? 13 How to find your own apprenticeship 14 CONTENTS 22

WELCOME

Are you considering an apprenticeship programme?

Stockton Riverside College offers apprenticeships across a range of industries. Training and development are provided by our trainers and assessors who are all industry experts in their fields.

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WHAT CAN AN APPRENTICESHIP DO FOR YOU?

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Earn a salary whilst gaining valuable work skills.

Develop your skills, knowledge and behaviours to specialise in your chosen field and stand out from the crowd.

Develop strong working relationships with employers to broaden your career prospects.

Increase your future earning potential.

Can open up possibilities, aligned to your career aspirations and develop you as an individual.

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APPRENTICESHIPS EXPLAINED

Following a thorough induction and development of your individual learning plan you will develop the knowledge, skills and behaviours relevant to your role. Apprenticeships now include an end-point assessment which varies depending on the apprenticeship but could include:

• A multiple-choice short answer test

• An observation of practice which is undertaken in the workplace

• A learning journal to reflect on the last three months of your apprenticeship

• A presentation

You will be supported throughout the process by your assessor.

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HOW MUCH WILL I GET PAID?

Apprentices are entitled to the National Minimum Wage. This wage applies to apprentices under 19 and those 19+ who are in their first year. Please visit: www.gov.uk/nationalminimum-wage for more information.

Apprentices will receive 28 days per year including bank holidays.

*Existing employees - salary is not affected.

ADDITIONAL DEVELOPMENT

You will be supported to achieve functional skills If: you cannot provide certificated evidence of having already achieved functional skills or GCSEs.

Functional skills are the English and maths kills that individuals need to operate confidently, effectively and independently in life and work.

HOW LONG DOES IT TAKE?

Depending on the level and occupation, your apprenticeship can last between one and five years. The duration will be agreed between you, your employer and your assessor.

CURRENT RATES

As an apprentice you are entitled to a minimum wage which is determined by your age, and the stage you are at in your apprenticeship.

EXAMPLE

An apprentice aged 22 in the first year of their apprenticeship is entitled to a minimum hourly rate of £5.28.

Apprentices are entitled to the minimum wage for their age if they have completed the first year of their apprenticeship.

EXAMPLE

An apprentice aged 22 who has completed the first year of their apprenticeship is entitled to a minimum hourly rate of £10.18.

WILL I HAVE TO ATTEND COLLEGE?

Depending on the apprenticeship you have chosen you may be required to attend college. This will be discussed and agreed with your employer and your assessor.

*Please note the minimum wage is subject to change
AGE WAGE 1ST YEAR WAGE 2ND YEAR 16-17 £5.28 £5.28 18-20 £5.28 £7.49 21-22 £5.28 £10.18 23+ £5.28 £10.42 7
*Please note the minimum wage is subject to change

WHAT ARE THE ENTRY REQUIREMENTS?

Some apprenticeships require a good level of English and maths.

Our eligibility process, initial assessment, and recognition of prior learning will help to determine your suitability and will inform your learning plan.

You must:

• Be at least 16

• Be a UK resident

• Be employed to complete an apprenticeship.

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Stockton Riverside College offers apprenticeships from level 2 to 5 in: APPRENTICESHIPS WE OFFER Motor Vehicle Business and Professional Industries Digital and Creative media Construction Adult Care Education Supply Chain and Logistics Management 9
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HOW WE’LL SUPPORT YOU

We want all of our apprentices to enjoy their time with us, so we offer a range of services to make sure you’ll always feel comfortable and supported.

EXPERT ASSESSOR

You’ll be assigned your own assessor who will support you through your apprenticeship.

All of our assessors are experts in their field, so they are able to give you the support and advice that you need.

EQUALITY & DIVERSITY

We value the diversity of our college community and we are committed to inclusion for all in everything we do.

YOUR SAFETY

All apprentices should feel safe, at work or at the college. A team of safeguarding staff, can be contacted by any apprentices. Your safety is our priority.

The Advanced Safeguarding Practitioner (ASP) for Stockton Riverside College is Alice Reid.

To contact Alice, email safe@the-etc.ac.uk or call 07970 982 324.

Alternatively, you can contact an ASP from our other sites:

Rachel O'Riordan

Bede Sixth Form 07590 864 913

Katie Todd

NETA Training 07792 475 888

Tracy Williams

Redcar and Cleveland College 07702 515 472

Leanne Keane-Barker

The Skills Academy 07702 521 009

Daniel Mahmoodshahi

Student Services Manager –

Safeguarding and Welfare 07395 795 711

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WHAT'S NEXT?

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APPLY ONLINE

Whether you're still in school or ready to start an apprenticeship now, you can find all our live apprenticeship vacancies on our website www.stockton.ac.uk/apprenticeships or you can apply through the National Apprenticeship Service, www.gov.uk/apply-apprenticeship.

PRE-INTERVIEW

When we receive your application, we will invite you into the college for an informal information session to ask why you have applied for an apprenticeship and what kind of roles you would be interested in. You will also be asked to complete a short English and maths assessment to make sure you’re applying for the right level of apprenticeship. Note: if you do not attend this session, your application will not progress any further.

INVITE TO INTERVIEW

Your application will then be passed onto the employer who will shortlist applicants for an interview. Don't worry if you're not selected, you may be given the opportunity to join the equivalent study programme and we will put you forward for any apprenticeship vacancies that come up.

ATTEND ELIGIBILITY SESSION

You will attend an eligibility session at the college. In this session you will complete a dyslexia assessment to see if you need any additional support and a recognition of prior learning with your tutor. If you require maths and/or English during the apprenticeship then you will complete diagnostic maths and English assessment to see where you are working towards with these subjects.

BEGIN YOUR APPRENTICESHIP

If you’ve been successful at interview, you’ll be contacted with a start date and time.

If you have any queries at any stage of the application process, the apprenticeship team is here to help. Call: 01642 865 557 or email: recruitment@the-etc.ac.uk 13

HOW TO FIND YOUR OWN APPRENTICESHIP

If you are already employed

Speak to your employer about progression in your current role, then contact our Business Development Team to discuss: business@stockton. ac.uk they will arrange for someone to come out to speak to you.

If you are unemployed

Contact our Business Development Team to discuss: business@stockton. ac.uk they will arrange for our Apprenticeship Recruitment Administrator to contact you.

Research

What kind of apprenticeship do you want to do? Conduct research online to find out more about the businesses in your local area.

Let us help, talk to our Apprenticeship Recruitment Administrator who can help you update your CV and prepare for interview.

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Harvard Avenue, Stockton-on-Tees, TS17 6FB Tel: 01642 865 557 Email: recruitment@the-etc.ac.uk www.stockton.ac.uk

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