Intermediate Apprenticeships Prospectus by Manchester Growth Company

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Skills Solutions

Contents

Section Page About Us 3-8 Accountancy & Financial Services Apprenticeships 9-16 Automotive & Logisitics Apprenticeships 17-22 Business & Professional Apprenticeships 23-28 Construction Craft Apprenticeships 29-36 Construction Mechanical Apprenticeships 37-42 Engineering & Manufacturing Apprenticeships 43-48 Hair, Barbering & Nails Apprenticeships 49-52 Health, Social Care, Early Years & Schools 53-56 How to apply 57-58 How to find us 59-60 Full Course Index 61-62

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Introduction to Skills Solutions Skills Solutions is the largest work based learning provider in Greater Manchester and one of the largest providers of Apprenticeships in the North West. Since 2000 we have been supporting young people who seek an alternative to full-time education, offering a chance at real career success without following the traditional higher-education route. Over the last 2 years we have helped 4,000 learners achieve their intended outcome, with (two) learners winning national awards! We work with over 2,000 employers across Greater Manchester directly generating Apprenticeship vacancies so we have great routes for you into employment. We are highly rated by OFSTED so are a safe pair of hands to help you achieve qualifications, gain employment and progress in your career we can equip you for success in the world of work!

Apprenticeships are designed with progression in mind so you can move onto Advanced Apprenticeship and Higher Apprenticeships and within some occupations onto HNCs and even University. As an Apprentice, if you are keen, reliable and have good attendance and time keeping then you can expect to: • Gain new skills and experience in your chosen career • Join a growing network of learners at Skills Solutions • Be fully supported on your programme by Skills Solutions staff • Achieve a nationally recognised qualification and valuable transferable skills • Earn while you earn • Attend our glitzy award ceremony for achievers!

Skills Solutions is located in the heart of Manchester but we have modern, quality training facilities at many easily accessible locations across the Greater Manchester and Merseyside regions. With our supportive tutors and learner friendly timetabling we can offer you a comprehensive and accessible learning experience. About Apprenticeships An Apprenticeship offers structured learning in the workplace supported by a full training plan. By completing an apprenticeship you gain both valuable occupationally related qualifications and more general functional skills that will support you as your career progresses. You will be employed and earning a wage so you won’t have to go into debt whilst you get your qualifications.

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Apprenticeships Available Now! Starting an Apprenticeship isn’t restricted to academic term start dates. Flexible starts are available all year-round. All our vacancies are advertised on the National Apprenticeship Service website www.apprenticeships.org.uk so you may want to register on that site to have quick access to submitting an application. This prospectus sets out the wide range of Apprenticeships available - see the Index Page for a full breakdown. Coming Soon We are always working on developing and delivering new Apprenticeships and we work directly with employers to ensure we meet their specific needs so look out for the ‘Coming Soon’ sections throughout this prospectus. Something for Everyone We offer Apprenticeships at different levels to suit all learner needs: • Apprenticeships Level 2 • Advanced Apprenticeships Level 3 • Higher Apprenticeships Level 4 and Level 5 We also provide an additional entry route to Apprenticeships through Foundation Learning and Pre-Apprenticeship programmes.

You can step in at the level that’s right for you. Start with us at Foundation Level and we can prepare you for the training route of your choice with Foundation Learning. Step in at Apprenticeship & Advanced Apprenticeship level and get your career off the ground, or you can join us if you’re already in the world of work and enhance your career development with Higher Skills learning and management development programmes. You can start with us, develop with us, and succeed with us. Our provision isn’t limited to young people, we also deliver Adult Apprenticeships. We also offer courses for adults at our SkillCentre who wish to improve their skills and gain qualifications, or those who are looking for a career change. Go Higher with Apprenticeships This Prospectus concentrates on a range of popular Apprenticeships which will help you learn the specific skills for your chosen trade or occupation along with valuable skills for starting your career. Many of these occupations will have the scope to progress into Advanced Apprenticeships and you will see these options in the listings provided. There are other types of Apprenticeships which focus on developing Professional & Business skills which are transferrable across many sectors or types of business such as Management or Finance related roles for these professions please see our ‘Go Higher’ Prospectus. All Apprenticeships, Advanced Apprenticeships and Higher Apprenticeships content can be accessed online at www.skills-solutions.org.uk

About Us

Earn while you learn Our Apprentices get a real paid job and work towards a nationally-recognised qualification all at the same time. Once you are training with your employer, you will receive a wage and while the minimum pay is £2.60 per hour some Apprentices will earn up to £210 per week!

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Great Training Facilities Skills Solutions has a range of great training venues across Greater Manchester to deliver occupationally focussed training in settings that mirror the working environment. Business & Professional City centre training suites - For classroom-based elements of our training programmes including Business & Administration we also have two centres with training suites in Manchester city centre with good public transport links. The training suites are all fully IT equipped and free refreshments are available for learners. Based within busy, vibrant business locations you really get a sense of training as a professional. Hairdressing Across the North The Hair Academy - Our modern and spacious training facility based in Manchester City Centre rivals the atmosphere of any top salon – don’t just take our word for it – OFSTED rated it as an ‘Outstanding Facility’! We also have a brand new training facility located in Stockport, in partnership with Terence Paul Enterprises. The Stockport Academy brings together an experienced team of qualified hairdressers to deliver training – from Level 1 to Level 4. We also have a number of partners who work with us to deliver Apprenticeships across the North and through these we have additional facilities in Bury, Rochdale, Salford, Leeds and Sheffield.

Rochdale SkillsCentre Specialising in Foundation Skills we have recently opened our second purpose built SkillCentre in Rochdale. This centre offers a range of Foundation Learning with a focus on the Construction trades. In the short time the centre has been open we have already seen our learners progress to Apprenticeship and Training programmes at our SkillCentre in Trafford Park.

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Support Every Step of the Way We recognise that every learner is individual and believe in offering our Apprentices more than just academic qualifications. We support you throughout your course, and provide specialised information and guidance to help you to choose the career progression route that’s right for you. Our learners consistently provide us with positive reports and we value the views and opinions of both learners and employers, which help us to improve our training and enable us to understand exactly what young people, adults and local employers really need. Our Recruitment Team will help you to prepare for each stage in the selection process (there is a section in this prospectus to help you get started!) and the process itself is designed to determine the route most suitable for you. When you attend your induction for your Apprenticeship you will be assessed to see if you have any support needs that we can help you with and bespoke programmes of support will be put in place for you. Throughout your Apprenticeship you will be assigned an Assessor who will visit you in the workplace to assess your progress and develop your learning programme. Additionally, if needed, you will also have access to our Learner Support Unit who will give you the help you need to keep you on track with your learning. We want all our Apprentices to complete and achieve their qualifications so we’ll ensure the right support and guidance is in place for you.

More about Foundation Learning Foundation Learning is a new, more flexible way of learning. It is made up of 3 areas that are really important to employers: • Vocational knowledge, skills and understanding (in your career area) and employability skills • Personal and social development • English, Mathematics and ICT for everyday use (functional skills) Our Foundation Skills programmes offer you the opportunity to: • Gain experience in the workplace and a reference from an employer • Help with Maths, English and ICT • Gain nationally recognised Functional Skills qualifications at the level required • Progress onto a full Apprenticeship So, if traditional classroom based learning is not for you and you prefer to learn skills that will help you in the world of work as well as in everyday life then our Foundation programme will be for you! You will gain your qualifications which are from the new Qualifications & Credit Framework (QCF). These have been developed with employers and are the same type of qualifications that are used in Apprenticeships or at College. You can build a number of credits to achieve an Award (6-12 credits), a Certificate (13-36 credits), or a Diploma (37+ credits.) These credits can be achieved at a range of different levels and you can take full qualifications or gain credits to ‘top up’ previous learning.

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How long do programmes last & when could I progress onto an Apprenticeship? We design programmes to meet your needs depending on what you want or need to achieve. You could be on programme for 12 days or 12 months and weâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;ll work with you to agree the best option to ensure you develop the skills and confidence to move onto higher level learning.

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Within six weeks you will achieve a City & Guilds Award in Employability and Personal Development, Health & Safety Award. Then you will spend 2 days per week out on work experience (unless you are already employed) and undertake Functional Skills in English, Maths and ICT. All these qualifications and more are customised to meet your individual needs.

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Accounting Financial Services

Introduction

The Financial Services industry is a really exciting and diverse sector and provides lots of opportunities to develop your skills in your chosen area. Whether you choose an Apprenticeship in Financial Services or Accountancy you will be provided with a platform to launch a rewarding career through accredited training, practical work experience and recognised qualifications upon completion. There are two main areas in which accounts work is undertaken - either in specific accountancy practices or in a company’s accounts department. General duties are the same for both areas, covering sales and purchase ledgers, spreadsheets, administra¬tion and inputting data, however those working in accountancy practices are also required to prepare accounts and visit clients premises to undertake audits. Financial Services is split into sub-sectors made up of: General Insurance, Long Term (Life) Insurance, Retail Banking, Investment Banking & Providing Financial Advice. General duties will vary according to the Apprenticeship but you will be based in an office environment or in a retail outlet if you choose Retail Banking. The Financial Services industry is a really exciting and diverse sector and provides lots of opportunities to develop your skills in your chosen career.

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Accounting is a highly skilled profession, with staff working at many different levels across every sector and industry. Apprentices will take the accounting qualification relevant to their Apprenticeship level. Job roles in accounts vary. You could work in literally any industry, and apply your skills to any business type – from large public sector companies and major corporations, to football clubs and small media firms. Whatever type of company you want to work for, they will always need the services of an accountant. Completing a Higher Apprenticeship, you can progress to full membership of the Association of Accounting Technicians. You could then complete a professional accountancy qualification with a chartered body such as ICAEW, ACCA, CIMA, CIPFA, or ICAS. Successfully completing the Higher Apprenticeship offers a fast track route onto chartered studies through exemptions from certain parts of the syllabus. The extent of these exemptions is different from body to body. An Advanced Apprenticeship in Accounting is suitable for people currently in an accounting based role and covers jobs such as a Trainee Accounting Technician or Assistant Accountant working across all areas of finance, although usually within a support role within a firm of accountants or in the accounts or finance departments of organisations in industry, commerce or the public sector. You’ll gain exposure to bookkeeping, auditing, tax, payroll and related assignments, and may also be in contact with clients and therefore require great communications skills.

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apprenticeships in accounting & financial services

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Apprentices who qualify as accounting technicians might work as accounts assistants, credit control clerks, accounts clerks, or finance assistants, all helping accountants to keep financial records and prepare accounts. You’ll learn how to balance accounts, process invoices and payments, complete VAT returns, and help prepare financial statements and reports. Depending on whether you work for a large or small company, you could be specialising in one area or doing all these tasks as well as handling banking and petty cash. Running a business involves a lot of financial activities, from expenses and bills to taxes and payroll. Accountants keep track of all these things and more to make sure that businesses manage their money properly. Having a business brain, as well as a way with numbers, is a good start if you want to work in accounting.

Providing Financial Services

There are more than 60 million people in Britain, and most of them have at least one bank account. Lots of these people will also have loans, mortgages, insurance policies and credit cards, which result in hundreds of transactions happening every minute. This is a big sector that requires many people to keep things ticking over: cashiers, who perform withdrawals and deposits for customers; customer advisers; insurance brokers, who sell and manage insurance policies; insurance and investment administrators, who keep records and reports up to date, and others. As an Apprentice, you could be working as an insurance clerk, claims handler, investment administrator, cashier or customer service representative. You’ll learn how to work in a financial services environment and follow important regulations. Every day you’ll encounter customers and numbers, so you’ll need good customer-facing skills and a head for maths. The experience and skills you gain will serve you well in many areas of business.

processing new business, renewals and mid-term amendments, including the documentation. They also may provide administrative back up in all type of insurance departments. The main tasks involve recording and checking information, dealing with clients and undertaking financial calculations. Level 2 job roles include:Processing Administrator, Underwriting Administrator, Claims Handling Administrator and Broking Administrator. Level 3 job roles include: Underwriter, Broker, and Claims Official. Financial Services – Retail Banking The retail banking route will focus on work in a bank or building society, call centre or remote financial services site. The work will include, for example, creating and maintaining customer accounts, operating currency tills and counter services and handling payments, as well as related supervisory roles. Level 2 job roles include: Cashiers and Customer Advisor. Level 3 job roles include: Senior Cashiers, Senior Customer Advisers, Foreign Currency Advisers and Administration Supervisors. Financial Services – Life, Pensions and Investments The life, pensions and investments route focuses on authorising the underwriting of life, pensions and investment contracts, and processing documentation for straightforward and complex life, pensions and investment contracts. Level 2 job roles include: Claims Handler and Process Administrator. Level 3 job roles include: Claims Handler and Underwriters.

Financial Services – General Insurance The general Insurance route will focus on those who deal with, assess. Investigate and settle insurance claims, as well as those working in broking and in underwriting straightforward and complex business. This will include, for example, handling and

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Financial Services â&#x20AC;&#x201C; Financing and Credit This pathway will focus those who work for financial organisations providing lending and credit facilities. The roles covered include those involved in appraising and processing applications for financing and credit facilities for both personal and business customers. Level 2 job roles include: Administrator, Customer Service Adviser or Adviser. Level 3 job roles include: Adviser, Supervisor and Customer Service Adviser.

Financial Services â&#x20AC;&#x201C; Debt Collection Debt collections has been develop to cover the skills required for the process of recovering monies owed to the creditor by establishing and maintaining a repayment agreement with the debtor, in an effective and timely manor, within legal and ethical parameters. Level 2 job roles include: Credit Coordinator and Finance Coordinator. Level 3 job roles include: Credit & Risk Manager, Credit Control Team Leader and Credit Manager.

Financial Services Administration for Mortgage and/or Financial Planning intermediaries This pathway focuses on contributing too and completing reports for mortgage and or financial planning clients, and supervising mortgage and/or financial planning andministriatve systems and processes. Level 2 job roles include: Financial Advice Administrator or Mortgage Administrator. Level 3 job roles include: Financial Advice Administrator and Financial Manager.

Advanced Apprenticeship Providing Mortgage Advice Financial advice, mortgage advice and long-term care insurance advice, unlike other parts of the sector, are not concentrated in particular regions, but are spread across the whole country. There are approximately 44,000 financial advisers in the UK, and with an average age of 50+, it is vital that new people are brought into the industry and this Apprenticeship Route is a good progression route to achieve this. Mortgage advisers tend to be younger and advising on mortgages can also offer a route into the financial advice arena for many where there is a Level 4 Higher Apprenticeship in Providing Financial Advice available.

Financial Services Investment Operations The Investment operations route will focus on securities and other investment in so Far as these relate to those working in operations and administration. This will include, for example, handling investor records, presenting information to investors and measuring investment performance. Level 2 job roles include: Trade Processor, Investment Information Administrator and Account Reconciliation Administrator. Level 3 job roles: Corporate Actions Administrator, Settlements Administrator, Investments Performance Administrator, Supervisors. Financial Services - Customer Payments for Products and Financial Services This pathway focuses on processing customers financial transactions, operating credit control procedures and operating payment by instalments. Level 2 job roles include: Financial Administrator and Reconciliation Administrator. Level 3 jobs roles include: Financial Administrator and Reconciliation Administrator.

Pensions Administrators This pathway is for employers and individuals involved in activities including collating and processing pension scheme new entrant records, quoting on defined benefit and defined contribution pension scheme retirement benefits, processing pension scheme transfer in and maintaining pension scheme records using periodic updating processes. Level 3 job roles Include: Pensions Team Leader, Pensions Administrator and Pensions Manager.

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Providing Financial Advice This Higher Apprenticeship is about helping people and companies decide how to manage their money by providing financial advice. There are hundreds of places to put your money, from savings accounts and mortgages to ISAs and insurance policies â&#x20AC;&#x201C; and with so many options out there, people need help to make an informed choice.

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This apprenticeship provides a training scheme to qualify financial advisers in England, it is aimed at financial advisers who are advising on retail investment advice, commonly known as a life policy, a unit in a regulated collective investment scheme, a stakeholder pension scheme or a personal pension scheme. These qualified financial advisers can be restricted, offering just one organisation’s products, or independent offering the full range of products. There are two types of financial adviser: ‘independent’ and ‘tied’. An independent financial adviser (IFA) researches the entire market to give advice and get the best deal for their client. A ‘tied’ financial adviser is employed by a specific bank or building society, and will advise on the products and services offered by their own company. On this Higher Apprenticeship, you’ll learn to advise on mortgages, long-term care insurance or other financial matters like pensions and savings depending on the pathway chosen. You’ll be meeting clients, staying up-to-date with financial markets, negotiating prices with providers of financial products and putting together financial plans based on your client discussions.

records and other confidential information. It’s not an easy job: payroll clerks are responsible for figuring out how much employees should get paid by adding up all their overtime, deducting enough to cover tax and national insurance payments, and taking into account things like holiday, sick pay and expenses. Most payroll departments are lively, office-based teams. Organisational skills are important, and while having a good grasp of numbers will help you a great deal, a methodical and attention to detail will get you even further. On the Advanced Apprenticeship you will build on what has been learned at level 2, introducing more complex payroll tasks, including year end procedures. You will also train more in developing effective payroll management skills. On the Apprenticeship you will take the payroll qualifications which relate to the core skills needed to work effectively in payroll. Topics covered include calculating gross and net pay and how to maintain accurate employee records.

People work hard for their money, and deciding what to do with it can be daunting – so you’ll need a trustworthy manner and the ability to explain complex matters in simple terms. A good head for figures does help, but being a people person is more important. Financial advisers often work in business environments – a professional manner and a smart appearance are crucial. Apprenticeship & Advanced Apprenticeship Payroll It’s up to the payroll team to make sure that everyone in the company gets the right amount of money, at the right time. If anything goes wrong then payroll staff are the first people the employees will call. An employee’s pay is incredibly important to them, and you’ll be expected to answer queries and solve problems in an efficient, friendly and discreet manner – remember, you’ll have access to a lot of very sensitive financial

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Accountancy

Apprenticeship Level 2 AAT Certificate

5 x GCSEs inc. Maths & English (A-C grades)

Phone Interview, Face-to-face Interview

Advanced Apprenticeship Level 3 AAT Diploma

Accountancy

Advanced Apprenticeship Level 3 AAT Diploma

5 x GCSEs inc. Maths & English (A-C grades) if in job role, or completion of Apprenticeship Level 2 in Accounts

Interview and proof of Level 2 achievement

Higher Apprenticeship Level 4 AAT Diploma

Accountancy

Higher Apprenticeship Level 4 AAT Diploma

Achievement of Advanced Apprenticeship Level 3 essential

Interview and proof of Level 3 achievement

CIMA or ACCA - intake depending on Educational Institution

Financial Services: General Insurance

Apprenticeship Level 2

5 x GCSEs inc. Maths & English (A-C grades)

Phone Interview, Face-to-face Interview

Advanced Apprenticeship Level 3

Financial Services: Insurance General & Life Insurance

Advanced Apprenticeship Level 3

Apprenticeship (L2) or GCSEs A to C or Equivalent Level 2 qualification

Interview and proof of Level 2 achievement

On to new part-time degree in Financial Services or continue with professional studies in the workplace

Financial Services: Investment Operations & Finance Operations (Inc Retail Banking)

Apprenticeship Level 2

5 x GCSEs inc. Maths & English (A-C grades)

Phone Interview, Face-to-face Interview

Advanced Apprenticeship Level 3

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Available Apprenticeships in Accounting & Financial Services

Available Apprenticeships in Accounting & Financial Services Trade

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Financial Services: Investment Operations & Finance Operations (inc Retail Banking)

Advanced Apprenticeship Level 3

Apprenticeship (L2) or GCSEs A to C or Equivalent Level 2 qualification

Interview and proof of Level 2 achievement

On to new part-time degree in Financial Services or continue with professional studies in the workplace

Financial Services: Financial Administration

Apprenticeship Level 2

5 x GCSEs inc. Maths & English (A-C grades)

Phone Interview, Face-to-face Interview

Advanced Apprenticeship Level 3

Financial Services: Financial Administration

Advanced Apprenticeship Level 3

Apprenticeship (L2) or GCSEs A to C or Equivalent Level 2 qualification

Interview and proof of Level 2 achievement

Financial Services Advice Advanced Apprenticeship or continue with professional studies in the workplace

Providing Mortgage Advice

Advanced Apprenticeship Level 3

Apprenticeship (L2) or GCSEs A to C or Equivalent Level 2 qualification

Interview and proof of Level 2 achievement

On to new part-time degree in Financial Services or continue with professional studies in the workplace

COMING SOON - Providing Financial Advice - Higher Apprenticeship Level 4, Payroll - Apprenticeship Level 2

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â&#x20AC;&#x153; The tutors and assessors have been very helpful. I have learnt a lot whilst I have been on the programme, and I have had fun while learning. Iâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;ve had good clear instruction from tutors and assessors, with staff willing to go the extra mile with learners. Wayne McNally

Introduction to Automotive

Apprenticeships

Whether you want to start on a full time course, or learn your trade and achieve your qualifications whilst earning a wage, we have a programme to suit you. All our programmes offer practical knowledge as well as learning about the technical Automotive elements of your chosen area of training. While you are deciding on what career you want to pursue with your Apprenticeship we advise that you also read the Engineering and Construction Mechanical sections of this prospectus to be sure you apply for the right option.

Heavy Vehicle Mechanics have the added challenge of working on trucks and buses. They carry out maintenance to service schedules, repair or replace complex parts to keep the vehicles mobile. This is a highly skilled role with the challenges of meeting tight deadlines, as the vehicles are often commercial which means time is money! Service Schedules for heavy vehicles and buses are more frequent and vigorous than that for cars, which means you’ll never be far from the next big repair. In addition, tooling and diagnostics equipment needs to be cutting edge to keep up with the technologies on new models.

Apprenticeships in the Motor Vehicle industry account for a large part of the country’s Engineering & Manufacturing base - with more than 32 million vehicles on the UK’s roads, we need plenty of motor vehicle technicians to keep them roadworthy. We have an impressive and specialist Automotive training suite at our SkillCentre in Trafford Park as well as arrangements in place with many colleges to support your training at locations that may be more accessible to you across Greater Manchester.

Foundation Skills

Light Vehicle Mechanics are highly skilled and adaptable professionals that work with a mix of cars and vans. They are able to put their knowledge and experience to use to fix and maintain customer vehicles. Whether it’s preventative maintenance (servicing), or fault diagnostic and repair, one thing is certain…no two days or jobs will ever be the same! This includes working with an array of tools and diagnostic equipment in order to maintain and replace parts to keep the vehicles on the road.

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Automotive Apprenticeships can be demanding and some routes will require GCSE grades for entry. If you are not ready to go straight into an Apprenticeship we also offer a General Introduction to Motor Vehicle through our Foundation Learning programme – we have very good progression rates from this programme onto Apprenticeships, but please note that this route is only available to 16-18 year olds.

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Vehicle Body Repairers, Refinishers and MET are all involved in the aftermath of an accident, or during vehicle refurbishments. They are responsible for returning the vehicles to their former glory prior to any collisions. Success in the industry would require a clear attention to detail and the ability to meet tight repair deadlines. Body repairers use specialist equipment which includes Jigs, Welders and Paint Guns. Vehicle Body Cladding and Structures Operatives are involved in repairing commercial vehicles after an accident, and are heavily involved in commercial vehicle refurbishment and body building. Specialist vehicle manufacturers can take a standard transit van and convert it into a multi seated minibus to meet a one off specification that is set by their customers. Large commercial fleet operators often commission companies that specialise in body building to build a fleet of vehicles based on their companyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s needs to fulfil a contract. Vehicle Parts Operatives perform an important function in any dealership or large workshop. They deal with internal (workshop) and external (other businesses/general public) customers and as such have to work well as part of a team. They would be required to keep records of stock held and to order in parts to supply to the body shop and service functions. A successful Parts Operative would have a good knowledge of IT, be good with people, have a flair for commercial sales and enjoy the challenge of negotiating prices to buy in parts and to make a profit on those they sell.

Advanced Apprenticeships

While continuing to develop the skills & knowledge you started on your Apprenticeship - servicing cars, carrying out repair and parts replacement work, refinishing and painting bodywork, or diagnosing and rectifying faults etc - on the Advanced Apprenticeship, you will hone your skills to deal with more complex problems and learn how to identify more difficult faults and how to repair them using sophisticated diagnostic equipment.

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Automotive (General)

Foundation Learning

Motivation, Interest & Enthusiasm

Application Form & Interview

Level 2 Apprenticeship Further education course

Automotive Electrics Maintenance & Repair

Apprenticeship Level 2

Motivation, Interest, Enthusiasm and good timekeeping. Knowledge of chosen trade - some practical experience would be an advantage.

Application Form, Interview & School/College Reference Request (for 16-18s)

Advanced Apprenticeship Level 3

Light Vehicle Maintenance & Repair

Block course at Skillcentre

Motivated, 3 x GCSE grades A-D (preferably including Eng/Maths)

Application Form, Interview & School/College Reference Request (for 16-18s)

Advanced Apprenticeship Level 2

Light Vehicle Maintenance & Repair

Apprenticeship Level 2

Motivation, Interest, Enthusiasm and good timekeeping. Knowledge of chosen trade - some practical experience would be an advantage.

Application Form, Interview & School/College Reference Request (for 16-18s)

Advanced Apprenticeship Level 3

Body & Paint Operations (Refinishing & Body Repair)

Block course at Skillcentre

Motivated, 3 x GCSE grades Application Form, Interview A-D (preferably including & School/College Reference Eng/Maths) Request (for 16-18s)

Advanced Apprenticeship Level 2

Body & Paint Operations (Refinishing OR Body Repair)

Apprenticeship Level 2

Motivation, Interest, Enthusiasm and good timekeeping. Knowledge of chosen trade - some practical experience would be an advantage.

Application Form, Interview & School/College Reference Request (for 16-18s)

Advanced Apprenticeship Level 3

Body Structures & Cladding

Apprenticeship Level 2

As above

Application Form, Interview & School/College Reference Request (for 16-18s)

Advanced Apprenticeship Level 3

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Available Apprenticeships in Automotive & Logistics

Available Apprenticeships in Automotive & Logistics Trade

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Progression Opportunities

Heavy Vehicle Maintenance & Repair

Apprenticeship Level 2

Motivation, Interest, Enthusiasm and good timekeeping. Knowledge of chosen trade - some practical experience would be an advantage.

Application Form, Interview & School/College Reference Request (for 16-18s)

Advanced Apprenticeship Level 3

Parts & Distribution

Apprenticeship Level 2

As above

Application Form, Interview & School/College Reference Request (for 16-18s)

Advanced Apprenticeship Level 3

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Level

Entry Requirements

Selection Methods

Progression Opportunities

Automotive Electrics Maintenance & Repair

Advanced Apprenticeship Level 3

Auto Electrics Apprenticeship (L2) or GCSEs A to C or Equivalent Level 2 qualification

Interview and proof of Level 2 Achievement

Motor Industry Specific Technical and Management Qualifications

Light Vehicle Maintenance & Repair

Advanced Apprenticeship Level 3

Light Vehicle Apprenticeship (L2) or GCSEs A to C or Equivalent Level 2 qualification

Interview and proof of Level 2 Achievement

Motor Industry Specific Technical and Management Qualifications

Body & Paint Operations (Refinishing OR Body Repair)

Advanced Apprenticeship Level 3

Body & Paint Apprenticeship (L2) or GCSEs A to C or Equivalent Level 2 qualification

Interview and proof of Level 2 Achievement

Motor Industry Specific Technical and Management Qualifications

Body Structures & Cladding

Advanced Apprenticeship Level 3

Body Structures & Cladding Apprenticeship (L2) or GCSEs A to C or Equivalent Level 2 qualification

Interview and proof of Level 2 Achievement

Motor Industry Specific Technical and Management Qualifications

Heavy Vehicle Maintenance & Repair

Advanced Apprenticeship Level 3

Interview and proof of Level 2 Achievement

Motor Industry Specific Technical and Management Qualifications

Parts & Distribution

Advanced Apprenticeship Level 3

Interview and proof of Level 2 Achievement

Motor Industry Specific Technical and Management Qualifications

Parts & Dist. Apprenticeship (L2) or GCSEs A to C or Equivalent Level 2 qualification

Automotive & Logistics

Available Advanced Apprenticeships in Automotive & Logistics

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Business Professional Services

apprenticeships in business & professional services

Business & Administration

One of the great things about business and administration is that you can work almost anywhere. Administration roles are an excellent starting point to move into management once you have more experience. With the extended range of Advanced Apprenticeships that we deliver this is a great starting point for career progression within a range of sectors. Administrators handle the day-to-day tasks in an office and make sure things run smoothly. 97% of employers say that effective administration is essential to their business. As an Apprentice, your exact duties will depend on your employer. It’s likely that you’ll be working with a team or member of staff. You may be typing up board meeting documents, putting financial information together in spreadsheets, sending the daily post, or faxing and photocopying documents. This sort of work requires a strong sense of responsibility, accuracy and attention to detail. As an Advanced Apprentice you will build on the knowledge and skills developed at Level 2 and will take on more responsibilities in your role with an emphasis on supervisory tasks. It’s a great starting point for many and varied careers because of the disciplines it covers and the many transferrable skills that you will develop, there is an opportunity to start focussing your career path at the Advanced Apprenticeship level by choosing to specialise in a particular occupational area of Administration. This year we will be offering a new Advanced Apprenticeship in Health Sector Administration.

Contact Centres

Contact Centres – sometimes known as ‘call centres’ provide a way for people to get in touch with businesses and organisations. The Contact Centres industry is one of the fastest growing in the UK, with job opportunities in most urban areas. Contact Centre Apprentices could work for a number of businesses across a range of sectors - no matter where they end up, they’ll learn all about their employer’s services and products so they can assist customers as helpfully as possible. On this Apprenticeship you could be working in areas like sales, information retrieval, or account management. No matter where you end up, the same sets of skills will apply: you’ll work the phones and computer systems; listen and communicate; solve problems; and work with a team in a fast-paced environment. Employees of Contact Centres have to be helpful, friendly, and well informed. Because they spend most of their time making and/or answering calls they must have an excellent phone manner (and it helps if they enjoy talking to people, too).

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Customer Service

Learn the skills to provide excellent customer service! These can be applied to hundreds of job roles across many different sectors, from retail to government and telecommunications to Financial Services. Completing a Customer Service Apprenticeship is a great way of providing evidence of skills that will serve you well in virtually any industry – so it’s a very good way to move forward, even if you’re still undecided about your future career.

IT User

Today most business environments require employees to use IT applications. IT user is not necessarily a job title but a skill that most employers would like their employees to have. Therefore an ITQ Apprentice could work in a variety of roles including office support administrator, marketing administrator, HR administrator, secretary, project support officer etc.

As an Apprentice, you’ll probably work at the front end of an employer’s business activities and regularly assist customers. Duties will vary between sectors, but in most cases you’ll be making sure that customers are dealt with in a positive, reliable and pleasant way - whether that’s by offering advice, answering questions or handling complaints. To properly assist customers, you’ll need clear and up-to-date knowledge of your organisation’s products and services. You’ll also need to be able to communicate well.

Sales & Telesales

The Sales & Telesales workforce is one of the largest professional groups in the UK today, employing around 7% of the UK workforce, or just over two million people. As an Apprentice in this profession you will learn the skills needed by sales professionals, including strategic account management, commercial/business awareness and business development skills, as well as the soft skills of time management, IT and communication, including negotiating and influencing skills. Learning and developing these skills within the profession can lead to a long and rewarding career with good future prospects.

IT Professional Apprenticeship Networking & Installation

As an Apprentice on this programme you are likely to be working in an IT technical support role, installing and troubleshooting desktop PCs or as a network planner, designing and planning the installation of IT networks. The Apprenticeship providers the opportunity to undertake a number of Microsoft vendor units.

As an Apprentice you might be working in job roles such as trainee sales advisors, sales consultants or sales executives. When you progress to the Advanced Apprenticeship you might well work in job roles such as team leader, supervisor or customer relationship manager.

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Trade

Level

Entry Requirements

Selection Methods

Progression Opportunities

Business and Administration

Foundation Learning

Interest & enthusiasm, well presented with good communication skills

Application Form and Interview

Apprenticeship Level 2

Customer Services

Foundation Learning

Interest & enthusiasm, well presented with good communication skills

Application Form and Interview

Aprenticeship Level 2

Business and Administration

Apprenticeship Level 2

Interest & enthusiasm, well presented with good communication skills

Application Form and Interview

Advanced Apprenticeship Level 3

Team Leading

Apprenticeship Level 2

Interest & enthusiasm, well presented with good communication skills

Application Form and Interview

Advanced Apprenticeship Level 3

Customer Services

Apprenticeship Level 2

Interest & enthusiasm, well presented with good communication skills

Application Form and Interview

Advanced Apprenticeship Level 3

Contact Centre Operations

Apprenticeship Level 2

Interest & enthusiasm, well presented with good communication skills

Application Form and Interview

Advanced Apprenticeship Level 3

Sales/Telesales

Apprenticeship Level 2

Interest & enthusiasm, well presented with good communication skills

Application Form and Interview

Advanced Apprenticeship Level 3

IT User

Apprenticeship Level 2

A-C Maths and English GCSE or equivalent preferred

Application Form and Interview

Advanced Apprenticeship Level 3

IT Professional

Apprenticeship Level 2

A-C Maths and English GCSE or equivalent preferred

Application Form and Interview

Advanced Apprenticeship Level 3

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Available Advanced Apprenticeships in Business & Professional

Trade

Level

Entry Requirements

Selection Methods

Progression Opportunities

Business and Administration

Advanced Apprenticeship Level 3

Business & Administration Apprenticeship (L2) or GCSEs A to C or Equivalent Level 2 qualification

CV & Covering Letter, School/College Reference Request & Interview

Advanced Apprenticeship Level 4

Customer Services

Advanced Apprenticeship Level 3

As above with Customer Service Apprenticeship (L2)

Interview and proof of Level 2/Equivalent Achievement

Customer Service Higher Apprenticeship Level 4 or Team Leader qualifications

Contact Centres Professional

Advanced Apprenticeship Level 3

Contact Centre Apprenticeship (L2) or GCSEs A to C or Equivalent Level 2 qualification

Interview and proof of Level 2/Equivalent Achievement

Team Leading or Management qualifications

Health Sector Administration

Advanced Apprenticeship Level 3

Health Sector Apprenticeship (L2) or GCSEs A to C or Equivalent Level 2 qualification

Interview and proof of Level 2/Equivalent Achievement

Higher Apprenticeship in Administration, Team Leading or Management Apprenticeship.

IT User

Advanced Apprenticeship Level 3

IT User Apprenticeship Level 2 or GCSEs A to C or equivalent Level 2 qualification

Interview and proof of Level 2 Achievement

Team Leading or Management Apprenticeship

IT Professional

Advanced Apprenticeship Level 3

IT Professional Apprenticeship (L2) or GCSEs A to C or Equivalent Level 2 qualification

Interview and proof of Level 2 Achievement

Team Leading or Management Apprenticeship

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Construction Craft

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Construction is a multi-billion pound industry that deals with developing and building anything from a housing estate to a bridge. Few industries are as wide-ranging, or offer so many different career pathways. The Construction Craft trades offer Apprentices lots of occupations to choose from – if you’re the type who enjoys physical work, you could help lay the foundations of a ten-storey building; build scaffolding around a famous landmark due for restoration; plaster the interior of an office building; or maintain heavy plant. With a Construction Apprenticeship, you could be working on various sites in your region and beyond – there are also plenty of opportunities to work abroad, as many of the largest construction companies operate around the world. No matter where you start your career, if you have the determination and work hard, there’ll be plenty of chances to move up the career ladder. An Apprenticeship requires dedication and hard work so you should be certain you are committed to pursuing a career within this industry. Our Apprenticeships combine the best of accredited practical training delivered at our state-of-theart SkillCentre. Diplomas/technical certificates for many of the Craft trades can be undertaken at our SkillCentre prior to starting an Apprenticeship with an employer - if you choose this option then our sector specialists work with employers while you are training to secure you a job - whilst this is not guaranteed we have excellent placement rates.

Construction Craft

Introduction

About your training

Bricklaying

A bricklayer works outside all year round in inclement weathers, working on private and commercial properties. Building new properties and also working on old properties. Laying bricks and blocks, forming window and door openings in walls, building walls around Timber Framed and Steel structures. Building inspection chambers, laying drainage pipes, mixing cement. Working on your own or as part of a team, you will need to be able to read drawings and measure accurately.

Carpentry & Joinery (Wood Occupations)

Site Carpenters prepare, fix and erect many timber components that go into the construction of a building. This can include installation of timber stairs, construction of floors, walls, roofs and expertly crafted windows and doors. They also add the finishing touches such as fixing skirting board and architrave. Joiners use specialised hand and power tools and work with a variety of different types of wood, plastic and other materials. Bench Joiners make doors, windows, door and window frames, staircases and specialised tailor-made furniture. They work predominantly inside and are usually based in a workshop environment, occasionally going out on site to measure, fix and install manufactured timber components.

Fitted Interiors

On a Fitted Interiors Apprenticeship you will learn how to install fitted furniture in bathrooms, bedrooms and kitchens, how to assemble wall and floor units and install and connect the water supply plumbing. This Apprenticeship combines a number of skills and is an option for those also considering wood occupations and this is one of the most popular trades that we offer a block training programme for at the SkillCentre.

Maintenance Operations

Involved with the repair and maintenance of a wide range of properties, be it with a property developer, estate agency, housing association or a building company specialising in this field. The role will involve general refurbishment and repair, for example modernising kitchens, bathrooms, doors and windows.

Painting and Decorating

This Apprenticeship is not just involved in hanging wallpaper! As a Painter & Decorator you can play an important role in the paining and finishing of structural steel and concrete work used in bridges, factories, industrial and commercial buildings. You must also be able to apply a number of specialist painting and other finishing techniques to provide ornamental effects commonly found in stately homes, town halls and top hotels.

Shop Fitting Bench Joiners make the shop fronts and interior fittings, whilst the site shop fitter installs and fixes them on site. Both are highly skilled people who, with great care, transform empty premises into fashionable shops, cafes and bars. Working to designersâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; plans and instructions they use many different types of material and techniques to achieve the desired effect. Wood Machinists work inside, producing all the timber components ready for assembly by bench joiners/fitters for the installation by site carpenter or shop fitters. This includes floorboards, cladding, window sections, skirting board and architrave etc. setting up, maintaining and safely operating the machines. Wood machinists carry out quite complex measurements.

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A Plant Maintenance Apprentice is an essential member of the construction team, ensuring that all the heavy-duty machinery used in the building process is running properly and is reliable. Breakdowns of large cranes, excavators, graders and trucks can result in very costly delays to the contractor. A plant mechanic therefore must be on call and able to quickly repair equipment on site or in a workshop.

Scaffolding

As a Scaffolding Apprentice you will learn how to erect and dismantle temporary structures and platforms consisting of metal tubes and fittings that enable building operatives to work at height. The scaffolding must guarantee the safety of not only the operatives but also the general public who are passing underneath. Therefore safety and teamwork are everything in this profession.

Plastering

Plasterers work on both new build and existing domestic and commercial properties. The work includes dry lining, floating and skimming walls and ceilings, applying renders to external walls and possibly some decorative work such as ceiling roses and cornices. You will learn a range of plastering skills while on your Apprenticeship which could cover: Rendering - sand and cement plastering applied to external walls either to protect the building from penetrative damp or for cosmetic purposes. Floating and skimming usually done on plasterboard, artex or old and damaged plaster to give a smooth finish; Dry Lining putting up walls or partitions, which are normally mounted to timber or metal studs and the joints will need to be taped and filled prior to decorating. Rendering is the main area of plastering that we cover at the SkillCentre but developments are underway to expand the workshops to accommodate more Dry Lining.

As well as covering all the appropriate Health & Safety aspects of working in the scaffolding trade you will also be trained in how to erect and dismantle temporary structures and platforms including: Independent and Birdcage Scaffold; Tower Scaffolds; Cantilevered Scaffolds; Pavement and Roof Scaffolds. You will also be trained in the use of harnesses.

Wall and Floor Tiling

As a tiling Apprentice you will learn how to position and finish wall and floor tiles to surfaces, repair and maintain wall and floor tilling. During your training you will learn how to conform to general workplace safety & efficient work practices; moving and handling resources; preparing backgrounds for tiling. You will then move on to tiling Wall and Floor Surfaces where you will learn about materials, components and fixings; tools & equipment; laying tiles to vertical, horizontal and inclined surfaces; reveals, cills and soffits (door and/or windows); floor channels and outlets.

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Available Apprenticeships in Construction Craft

Trade

Level

Entry Requirements

Selection Methods

Progression Opportunities

General Construction

Foundation Learning

Interest & enthusiasm

Application Form, School/ College Reference Request (for 16-18s), Interview & Construction Skills Assessment

Level 2, Apprenticeship or further education course

Bricklaying

Apprenticeship Level 2

Keen & determined to work in the Construction Industry. Must be able to display knowledge of chosen trade

Application Form, School/ College Reference Request (for 16-18s), Interview & Construction Skills Assessment

Advanced Apprenticeship Level 3

Bricklaying

Advanced Apprenticeship Level 3

Apprenticeship (L2) or GCSEs A to C or equivalent Level 2 qualification

Interview and proof of Level 2 Achievement

HNC Course, Construction Supervision/Management

Carpentry & Joinery - Wood Occupations

Apprenticeship Level 2

Carpentry & Joinery - Wood Occupations

Block course at SkillCentre

As above

See ‘General Construction’

Apprenticeship Level 2 with Employer

Carpentry & Joinery - Wood Occupations

Advanced Apprenticeship Level 3

Apprenticeship (L2) or GCSEs A to C or equivalent Level 2 qualification

Interview and proof of Level 2 Achievement

HNC Course, construction Supervision/Manangement

Fitted Interiors

Apprenticeship Level 2

See ‘Bricklaying’

See ‘General Construction’

Development in-company or Self Employment

Fitted Interiors

Block course at SkillCentre

See ‘Bricklaying’

See ‘General Construction’

Apprenticeship Level 2 with Employer

Keen & determined to work in See ‘General Construction’ the Industry. Must be able to display knowledge of chosen trade

Advanced Apprenticeship Level 3

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Trade

Level

Entry Requirements

Selection Methods

Progression Opportunities

Photovoltaics Insulation

Apprenticeship Level 2

Keen & determined to work in the Industry. Must be able to display knowledge of chosen trade,

Application Form and Interview

Advanced Apprenticeship Level 3 in related construction, engineering or glass related trade.

Maintenance Operations

Apprenticeship Level 2

Keen & determined to work in the Industry. Must be able to display knowledge of chosen trade

Application Form, School/ College Reference Request (for 16-18s), Interview & Construction Skills Assessment

Development in-company or Self Employment

Painting & Decorating

Apprenticeship Level 2

See ‘Maintenance Operations’

Advanced Apprenticeship Level 3

Painting & Decorating

Advanced Apprenticeship Level 3

Apprenticeship (L2) or Interview and proof of Level 2 GCSEs A to C or equivalent Acheivement Level 2 qualification

HNC Course, Construction Supervision/Manangement

Plant Maintenance

Apprenticeship Level 2

Keen & determined to work in the Construction Industry. Must be able to display knowledge of chosen trade

Application Form, School/ College Reference Request (for 16-18s), Interview & Construction Skills Assessment

Advanced Apprenticeship Level 3

Plant Maintenance

Advanced Apprenticeship Level 3

Apprenticeship (L2) or GCSEs A to C or equivalent Level 2 qualification

Interview and proof of Level 2 Acheivement

HNC Course, Construction Supervision/Manangement

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Available Apprenticeships in Construction Craft Trade

Level

Entry Requirements

Selection Methods

Progression Opportunities

Plastering

Apprenticeship Level 2

See ‘Plant Maintenance’ Apprenticeship Level 2

Advanced Apprenticeship Level 3

Plastering

Block course at SkillCentre

See ‘Plant Maintenance’ Apprenticeship Level 2

NVQ Level 3 Diploma

Scaffolding

Apprenticeship Level 2

See ‘Plant Maintenance’ Apprenticeship Level 2

NVQ Level 3 Diploma

Scaffolding

Block course at SkillCentre

See ‘Plant Maintenance’ Apprenticeship Level 2

Apprenticeship Level 2 with Employer

Wall and Floor Tiling

Apprenticeship Level 2

See ‘Plant Maintenance’ Apprenticeship Level 2

Development in-company or self employment

COMING SOON - Heritage - Level 2 Award, Heritage - Level 3 NVQ Diploma, Surveying - Advanced Apprenticeship Level 3

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Construction Mechanical

Introduction

Construction is the largest employment sector in the country with a vast range of projects ranging from state of the art Stadia to domestic housing. Few industries are as wide-ranging or offer so many different career pathways. The Construction Mechanical Sector offers Apprenticeships & Advanced Apprenticeships in a wide variety of highly skilled trades. If you’re the sort of person who enjoys hands on technical & physical work then you may be suited to these Apprenticeships. You could be working on various sites locally and nationally - there are also opportunities to work abroad as many of the largest construction companies operate around the world. If you have the determination and desire to work hard there’ll be plenty of opportunities to move up the career ladder. A Construction Mechanical Apprenticeship requires dedication and hard work, so you need to be certain you have the commitment in pursuing a career within this industry. Construction Mechanical covers a range of trades such as Electrical Installation, Domestic Plumbing, Domestic Gas, Heating & Ventilation, Utilities (gas & electrical) and Refrigeration & Air Conditioning. Our Apprenticeships combine the best accredited practical training delivered in our state of the art SkillCentre or at a specialist college, and hands on work experience with an employer.

High flyers for Advanced Apprenticeships

Some Mechanical trades start at Advanced Apprenticeship level so you will be required to have certain GCSEs and gain good scores in the initial assessment at recruitment & selection stage (see table for details).

Choosing the Right Trade

The names of some of the Mechanical Apprenticeships can be quite close to those available under the Engineering frameworks, so make sure you look into all options before applying, to make sure you know the difference between ‘Electrical Installation’ and ‘Electrical Engineering’.

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Apprenticeship

Heating and Ventilation Installation - This apprenticeship involves the Installation and Servicing and Maintenance of heating systems to commercial and industrial buildings. Heating and Ventilation Engineers are highly skilled, able to carry out plumbing / heating installation operations on a much larger scale than domestic, This type of work is carried out mainly across Industrial and Commercial locations such as hospitals, schools etc. Once the Apprenticeship has been achieved the Advanced Apprenticeship pathway option will apply, this covers more complex systems and also includes carrying out various types of advanced welding techniques to include oxy-acetylene (full licence) and arc welding (provisional). Plumbing - The plumbing industry is a key part of the UK’s construction industry. It’s a highly competitive field that employs skilled craftspeople and technicians who work primarily within domestic and small commercial buildings. This Apprenticeship covers training in a wide range of traditional plumbing activities to include installing hot and cold water systems, central heating systems, bathrooms suits, showers, sinks, rainwater systems (above ground) etc. In recent years, the industry has also been involved with developing environmentally based technologies such as solar water heating and rain water harvesting. Once the Apprenticeship has been achieved the Advanced Apprenticeship pathway options will apply, this consists of carrying out more complex plumbing applications, system planning etc. and also includes a Gas option.

As part of your apprenticeship you will be required to achieve the mandatory F Gas (2079) qualification, and will only be allowed to carryout gas exchange in refrigerant systems once achieved. Engineers will usually travel throughout the Northwest and beyond and work in a populated environment so will need to have good people skills and be safety conscious. Once the Apprenticeship has been achieved the Advanced Apprenticeship pathway options will apply, this consists of carrying out more complex refrigeration applications.

Advanced Apprenticeship

Electrical Installation - This Apprenticeship deals with the installation of complete electrical systems to domestic and commercial / industrial buildings. During your training you will learn all about site requirements for health & safety, how to prepare, position, install and connect wiring systems to all types of buildings. and electrical equipment. You will also learn how to inspect and test, diagnose and correct electrical faults. For this career, you’ll need a keen interest in technology, good analytical skills and be able to work using your own initiative. A lot of the work involves identifying cables and components by colour, so normal colour vision is mandatory and you will be required to take a Colour Blindness test.

Refrigeration and Air Conditioning - These Apprenticeships will be taught to install, service and repair temperature and air quality control systems. Installation and Service & Maintenance of Refrigeration systems typically includes working on industrial fridges and chilled cabinets typically found in supermarkets etc. For Air Conditioning Installation and Service & Maintenance is typically carried out in office developments, hospitals and commercial buildings.

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Gas - The Gas Industry Apprenticeship covers a range of job roles in the industry. It enables you to train to work in the installation, service and repair of gas appliances in a domestic environment. These appliances could include cookers, central heating systems, gas fired boilers and fires. Gas installation and maintenance service technicians are trained to connect appliances to gas supplies as well as carry out regular servicing activities. Carrying out gas leak detection work is also work undertaken by Gas engineers. All those engaged in domestic gas activities must, under statute, be working with a competent Gas Safe registered engineer. As an Apprentice, once you have gained the experience required you will then work towards registration on the Gas Safe Register. As well as technical ability, you need to be methodical, have good people skills and be able to work in a manner which gives customers confidence in the work carried out.

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Available Apprenticeships in Construction Mechanical

Trade

Level

Entry Requirements

Selection Methods

Progression Opportunities

Heating & Ventilation (Commercial / Industrial)

Apprenticeship Level 2

Minimum A-C in GCSE Maths & English

Interview, BPEC trade test 80%

Advanced Apprenticeship Level 3

Domestic Plumbing

Apprenticeship Level 2

GCSE A-C in Math, English (& Science preferred but not essential)

Interview, BPEC trade test 80%

Advanced Apprenticeship Level 3

Domestic Plumbing

Block Training Course at SkillCentre Employed Status with Wages

16-18, A-C grade in Maths, English & Science (preferred). Keen & determined to work in the Construction Industry. Must be able to display knowledge of chose trade

Interview, BPEC trade test 80%

Continuing Apprenticeship Level 2 with Employer leading to Advanced Apprenticeship Level 3

Refirgeration & Air Conditioning

Apprenticeship Level 2

GCSE A-C in Math, English (& Science preferred but not essential)

Interview, BPEC trade test 80%

Advanced Apprenticeship Level 3

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Trade

Level

Entry Requirements

Selection Methods

Progression Opportunities

Electrical Installation

Advanced Apprenticeship Level 3

GCSEs A to C in Maths , English & Science (preferred). Keen & determined to work in the Construction Industry. Be able to display knowledge of chosen trade

Interview, BPEC â&#x20AC;&#x201C; 85%, Must Do Colour Blind Test

HNC Course, professional qualifications, construction supervision/management

Domestic Gas

Advanced Apprenticeship Level 3

GCSEs A to C or equivalent Level 2 qualification

Application Form, School/ College Reference Request (for 16-18s) BPEC trade assessment 80% & Interview

HNC Course, Foundation Degree, professional qualifications, construction supervision/management

Heating & Ventilation (Commercial Industrial)

Advanced Apprenticeship Level 3

Apprenticeship Level 2 in Heating & Ventilation or equivalent prior Level 2 industry experience

Application Form, School/ College Reference Request (for 16-18s) BPEC trade assessment 80% & Interview

HNC Course, professional qualifications, construction supervision/management

Domestic Plumbing

Advanced Apprenticeship Level 3

Apprenticeship Level 2 in Plumbing or equivalent prior Level 2 industry experience

Application Form, School/ College Reference Request (for 16-18s) BPEC trade assessment 80% & Interview

HNC Course, professional qualifications, construction supervision/management

Refrigeration & Air Conditioning

Advanced Apprenticeship Level 3

Apprenticeship Level 2 in Air Conditioning & Refrigeration or equivalent prior Level 2 industry experience

Application Form, School/ College Reference Request (for 16-18s) BPEC trade assessment 80% & Interview

HNC Course, professional qualifications, construction supervision/management

Construction Mechanical

Available Advanced Apprenticeships in Construction Mechanical

NEW FOR 2011 - Renewable Installer - Advanced Apprenticeship Level 3 COMING SOON - Energy Assessor Advanced Apprenticeship Level 3, Construction Level 4 Higher Apprenticeship.

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Engineering Manufacturing

Introduction to Engineering & Manufacturing

From the moment you wake to the time you go to bed you will constantly come into contact with the world of Engineering & Manufacturing. Making things (manufacturing) and making things work (engineering) â&#x20AC;&#x201C; thatâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s what Apprenticeships in this sector are all about. The toast or breakfast cereal you eat has been produced, packaged and despatched by machinery which has been designed, built, installed and maintained by Engineers. So too has your toothbrush and toothpaste, your shoes and clothes, your computer and mobile phone. Whichever way you travel, by bus, the car, the tram, the train or your bike - all required engineers to design, build and maintain both the finished product and the machinery needed to produce it. If you fly away for holidays, the aeroplane and all the support equipment you see in the airport has been designed and built by Engineers. Every time you turn a key or flick a switch you bring to life another piece of the world of engineering. Engineering is all around us and the developments in technology mean that we will always need young engineers with new ideas to secure our future. Manufacturing covers a wide range of industries too from food to pharmaceuticals, circuit boards for the electronics and telecoms industry, to furniture manufacturing, chemical processing and heavy goods vehicle trailer building, to name just a few.

you can specialise in when you have mastered the basics including: Design, Production, Maintenance and Fabrication. Design Engineers use their drawing and computer skills to bring their ideas to life. All engineering projects start with someone who can transfer ideas of their own and other people into sketches and drawings which can be made into real components and working models. Production Engineers use hand skills and machine tools to convert the ideas of the designer into real components and working machinery. Some production machines are computer controlled and operate at very high speeds. The components can be used to build such things as aeroplanes, cars, elevators and packaging machines.

Engineering & Manufacturing

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What areas of Engineering can I train in?

Engineering is a varied industry and an ideal career choice for young people who are inquisitive and like to build things or find out how things work. There are a number of areas that

About your training

Maintenance Engineers install the machinery on site and use problem solving and technical skills to quickly identify and repair faulty or worn out equipment such as pumps, valves, electric motors, chains and gears. Maintenance Engineers can specialise as mechanical or electrical technicians, although there are great opportunities in modern industry for people who have experience of both. Fabrication Engineers use forming and welding skills to build metal structures for many uses. They can build things such as air conditioning and ventilation systems, transport containers, bridges and walkways, earth moving vehicles, ships and trains. See also our information on Construction Mechanical and Automotive Apprenticeships in this prospectus to be sure you apply for the right option.

What could my Apprenticeship lead to?

The Engineering and Manufacturing Industry has many areas such as aerospace, automotive, marine, mechanical and electrical engineering. Your Apprenticeship is an ideal step into any of these industries and opportunities exist to take you as far as your ambitions demand. You could be an engineering craftsperson or technician who builds, installs and maintains engineering equipment and machinery, but with more experience and higher level qualifications, you could become a chartered engineer and hold a senior position such as Project Manager, Chief Engineer or Director of Engineering. You could even set up your own Engineering company.

Engineering Apprenticeship

Employer Vacancy - Some Apprenticeships will start directly with the employer and you will go through day release for the technical underpinning knowledge part of your training. While most employers in Engineering will prefer you to have had some training and underpinning knowledge before you join them, some will provide this within their own training provision. Apprenticeships that start straight with the employer will be advertised through the National Apprenticeship Service website and you will be expected to progress onto an Advanced Apprenticeship – keep an eye on www.apprenticeships.org.uk for opportunities. Block Training - You will be employed by the North West Apprenticeship Company and will be paid £2.50 per hour whilst you undertake a block of training at our SkillCentre in Trafford Park, Manchester, or with our partners at Tameside College, Ashton under Lyne. You will need to be in full time employment in order to progress onto the level 3 Advanced Apprenticeship. During your initial training course we will monitor your progress and work with employers to find suitable job opportunities for you. At the end of your block training course you will have completed the NVQ Level 2 Diploma in Performing Engineering Operations and the Improving Operational Performance Intermediate Apprenticeship.

Some of the employers we work with… Aim Engineering, ANSA Elevators, Assembly Contracts Ltd, Brookhouse Aerospace, Detail Design Ltd, Hyde Aero Products, Thomas Storey Fabrications, Kingsland Wines & Spirits, University of Liverpool, Dowding and Mills, Rycroft Food, Mine Radio Systems, Crest Engineering and Philmar Fabrications.

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Training Involved - Training on the Apprenticeship at Level 2 will provide you with the basic skills all engineers need such as working safely, reading drawings, marking out; using hand tools and measuring instruments and basic machining skills. On successful completion of all these qualifications you would also receive an Apprenticeship Certificate from the Engineering Sector Skills Council - SEMTA. . Improving Operational Performance (Engineering or Manuacturing) This Apprenticeship is a route to becoming a trained operator within the engineering and manufacturing sector. You could focus on either the engineering or manufacturing aspect of production. On the engineering pathway, you could learn how to communicate technical information and produce engineering components using hand and machine tools. Other skills you could learn include Welding & Fabrication and general maintenance. On the manufacturing side, you can learn how to report and record inspection test results and how to test the quality of materials, as well as methods of manufacturing and production.

Manufacturing Apprenticeships

Performing Manufacturing Operations These Apprenticeships will cover Organising and Controlling Manufacturing Operations. All training and assessment is conducted in the workplace. The supporting underpinning knowledge qualification is also delivered in the workplace.

Engineering & Manufacturing

About your training

Food Manufacture/ Warehouse & Storage This Apprenticeship covers a wide range of job roles within food manufacture, from quality checkers and bakers to logistics officers and butchers. Getting food on the shelves depends on a range of different people doing various jobs within food manufacturing. Warehouse & Storage can apply to the logistics of any area of manufacturing & production.

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Advanced Apprenticeship

When you complete the Apprenticeship, you could, with your employer’s support, continue your studies to gain a Higher National Certificate (HNC) or Degree in Engineering (BSc). This is the ideal way to achieve your higher qualifications in Engineering as you will have a great balance of real experience, training in the specifics of the industry you are in as well as benefiting from the achievement of academic qualifications that other graduates may achieve but without having built up excessive debts. The Advanced Apprenticeship in Engineering takes about three and a half years. You will be expected to keep good timekeeping and attendance record and will be required to demonstrate a keen interest in engineering and how things work (especially when you make your initial application to us!) see the course listings opposite for entry criteria and details of the selection process.

Advanced Apprenticeship – Training Involved

Training on the Advanced Apprenticeship at Level 3 will cover the skills you need to do your job and would be agreed with you and your employer and could focus on any of the following aspects of Engineering: Design, Production, Maintenance, Fabrication and Welding, Electrical/Electronic, Technical Support, and Installation & Servicing. Through your technical certificate you will learn the underpinning knowledge which supports your practical skills development. On successful completion of all the above qualifications you would also receive an Advanced Apprenticeship Certificate from the Engineering Sector Skills Council - SEMTA.

Some of the employers we work with… Manchester Airport, Nelson Tool Company, SBT Engineering, Numac Engineering, Torkington Engineering Ltd, Vacuum Engineering, Park Engineering, Siemens, Electrium, JNJ Fabrications Ltd, Suprafilt Ltd.

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Introduction to Engineering

Paid placement

Maths, English, Science and IT (GCSE Grade C or above). Good timekeeping and attendance record.

Trade test 80% + interview

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Engineering Improving Operational Performance

Apprenticeship Level 2

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Engineering Design; Mechanical Manufacture; Maintenance; Fabrication & Welding; Electrical/Electronic; Servicing & Repair; Technical Support.

Advanced Apprenticeship Level 3

Good ability in Maths, English, Science and IT (GCSE Grade C or above). Good timekeeping and attendance record.

Trade test 80% + interview

Work as a Craftsperson or Technician in the Engineering industry. Further progression to supervisory or management positions and higher level technical qualifications such as Higher National Certificate or Engineering Degree is possible with employer support.

Performing Manufacturing Operations

Apprenticeship Level 2

Educated to good GCSE Level

Application, Interview/ observation

Advanced Apprenticeship Level 3

Food Manufacturing, Warehousing & Storage

Apprenticeship Level 2

A to C Maths and English preferred

Application, Interview/ observation

Advanced Apprenticeship Level 3

Food Manufacturing, Warehousing & Storage

Advanced Apprenticeship Level 3

Apprenticeship (L2) or GCSEs A to C or equivalent Level 2 qualification

Application, Interview/ observation

HNC Course, Foundation Degree, professional qualifications, supervision/ manangement

Engineering & Manufacturing

Available Apprenticeships in Engineering & Manufacturing

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Hair, Barbering Nails

“ I really enjoy training in the city centre, the classes are always fun and I get to try new things that I don’t get the opportunity to do in my salon.” Ester Moloney

apprenticeships in Hair, barbering & Nails

As a Hairdressing Apprentice, you’ll be assisting senior staff while training as a junior stylist. Duties will include dressing and styling hair, mixing and applying colours, booking appointments, client care & consultation, housekeeping, shampooing and conditioning. You’ll study hairdressing topics such as hair and skin testing, the effects of chemicals on hair and skin and the principles of hair colour selection. Advanced Apprentices take their learning a step further by developing their creativity, cutting and colouring skills so they can carry out all the latest fashion techniques - and maybe even determine the fashion looks of the future.

Barbering

This Apprenticeship is for those interested in cutting and styling the hair of men. You’ll learn how to cut hair, trim and shape facial hair, cut basic patterns and shampoo and condition the hair and scalp.

Nails

This Apprenticeship covers a range of creative skills used in nail services, such as decorating, extending and pampering nails. Nail technicians use a variety of techniques, from hot oil treatments to airbrushing. They can also spot, and in some cases treat, certain nail and skin diseases. As a Nail Services Apprentice, you’ll work as a junior nail technician. You’ll assist senior nail technicians in performing manicures, pedicures, natural nail wraps, hand and nail treatments, nail extensions and basic nail art techniques. On the Advanced Apprenticeship, you could work as a nail technician or even a session and photographic nail artist. You’ll have the opportunity to develop specialist skills in creative nail work by planning, designing and creating images for nail art – you may even get involved with photo-shoots or competitions. You’ll also learn how to maintain and repair a range of artificial nail systems. Working as a nail technician requires social skills as well as technical ones – you’ll need to enjoy working with people in addition to managing appointments, creating new designs, and following strict health and safety procedures.

Hair, Barbering & Nails

Hairdressing

About your training

What training is involved?

Our fully qualified and experienced staff provide off the job training on day release, undertaken at our modern, spacious training facilities. On the job training is also an important aspect of the our training programmes. In the workplace, training will be given by an experienced qualified worker who will support and advise you throughout your programme. You will have opportunities to showcase your work and attend industry events. With achievement rates above the national average you really will be a cut above the rest

Stockport - We have a brand new training facility located in Stockport, which is run in partnership with Terence Paul Enterprises.

Great Training Locations

Manchester - Our modern and spacious training facility The Hair Academy - is based in Manchester City Centre and rivals the atmosphere of any top salon.

Across the North - We have a number of partners across the North and through these we have additional training facilities in Bury, Rochdale, Salford, Leeds and Sheffield.

Can You Cut it?

While there is great potential in the Hair, Barbering & Nails industry you should consider the realities of starting out - you will be in a role where you are on your feet all day and will be expected to maintain positive friendly engagement with all customers. So, if youâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;re happy sweeping the floor or making cups of tea for the clients then this may be an option for you.

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Hairdressing

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Hairdressing

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Well presented, enthusisam, interest

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Advanced Apprenticeship Level 3

Barbering

Apprenticeship Level 2

Well presented, enthusisam, interest

Interview, dexterity skill test, School/College Reference Request

Advanced Apprenticeship Level 3

Nail Services

Apprenticeship Level 2

Well presented, enthusisam, interest

Interview, School/College Reference Request

Advanced Apprenticeship Level 3

Hairdressing

Advanced Apprenticeship Level 3

Apprenticeship (L2) or GCSEs A to C or equivalent Level 2 qualification*

Interview, proof of level 2 achievement

Progression to Level 4 Management, Higher National Certificate/ Diploma (HNC/D) Foundation Degree, BSC (Hons)

Barbering

Advanced Apprenticeship Level 3

Apprenticeship (L2) or GCSEs A to C or equivalent Level 2 qualification*

Interview, proof of level 2 achievement

Progression to Level 4 Management, Higher National Certificate/ Diploma (HNC/D) Foundation Degree, BSC (Hons)

Nail Services

Advanced Apprenticeship Level 3

Apprenticeship (L2) or GCSEs A to C or equivalent Level 2 qualification*

Interview, proof of level 2 achievement

Progression to Level 4 Management, Higher National Certificate/ Diploma (HNC/D) Foundation Degree, BSC (Hons)

Hair, Barbering & Nails

Available Apprenticeships in Hair, Barbering & Nails

â&#x20AC;˘ If candidate has no formal qualification in hair, an initial assessment and sufficient prior experience within the industry is required.

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Health, Social Care, Early Years, Schools

Introduction

Working in health, social care, childcare, and teaching and learning support roles can be very rewarding - but equally demanding work! If this is the career path for you then there are lots of different directions you could take - below are a few of the ranges of Apprenticeships we support in this sector.

Children and Young People’s Workforce

This Apprenticeship is for people who work with children and young people from birth to 19 year-olds (and their families or carers) in settings or services whose main purpose is children’s care, learning and/or development. Workers in this area make sure children are supported, looked after, kept active, happy and nourished. They also help children develop social and practical skills. This Apprenticeship gives people a fulfilling opportunity to work with children and young people while they put their childcare theory into practice. As an Apprentice the exact nature of your job role will depend on your employer. The Apprenticeship is for those working under supervision such as people who are new to the Sector, a nursery assistant or playgroup assistant working with children under five or an assistant playworker in an out of school setting. Within the Advanced Apprenticeship you may take different pathways such as Early Years or Social Care. The Advanced Apprenticeship is for those who work on their own initiative, planning and organising their own work and/or supervising others, for example, a residential support worker, nursery nurse, playgroup leader or a child minder working in their own home.After successful completion of this

Apprenticeship there’s good scope for progression. You may move up through levels of work, for example, from nursery or house assistant to nursery or house manager. There are also opportunities to undertake further training or assessment.

Teaching and Learning Support

This Apprenticeship is about providing support in the classroom. Learning support staff, such as teaching assistants or cover supervisors, play a vital role in today’s classrooms by making sure students get the most out of their lessons. They work with teachers, carry out duties like lesson preparation and work with small groups or individuals, allowing the teacher to concentrate on teaching the class. Some learning support staff could specialise in areas like music or special needs. As an Apprentice, you will work under the close supervision of a class teacher. Your duties will vary depending on how the teachers you work with plan their lessons and day-to-day classroom activities – however, you could find yourself supervising arts and crafts activities, helping with outings or reading to the class.

Health, Social Care, Early Years & Schools

apprenticeships in Health, social care, Early years & schools

The Advanced Apprenticeship will add more responsibility to the role. You could help plan, carry out and evaluate a wide range of learning activities. You will work both alongside the teacher to support classroom activities and alone with individuals or groups of students. It is a good stepping-stone to a Foundation Degree or Higher Level Teaching Assistant training.

About your training

Health and Social Care

Social care is about supporting or helping people with a particular need, such as an older person or a person who has a physical or learning disability. This type of care may take place in the personâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s home or in a care home and can include anything from helping people get dressed to preparing and providing food and drinks to escorting them to and from an appointment or residential home. Health care is about supporting individuals who have more complex care needs and may again take place in the personâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s home, the hospital or clinic or in a nursing home. This Apprenticeship covers a wide range of job roles in the health care and social care fields including the NHS, independent sector and local authorities care agencies. The type of job role you are in will determine which Apprenticeship you will undertake. This could be Health or Social Care. You could also be supporting doctors or nurses in clinical roles or helping patients in hospital wards or their homes â&#x20AC;&#x201C; serving food, making and changing beds and so on. There are many separate qualifications available within the health care Apprenticeship ranging from maternity to radiotherapy support. Opportunities for progression and development are excellent and completion of the Advanced Apprenticeship will stand you in good stead for progression in your work role or onto further training or higher education in subjects like social work, nursing or midwifery assistant practitioner or management roles.

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Selection Methods

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Support for Teaching & Learning in Schools

Apprenticeship Level 2

Employed in an appropriate role and able to demonstrate practice. No formal entry requirements but a good level of Literacy Numeracy and ICT is needed.

Application Form, Interview, Job Analysis & Reference, CRB Check

Advanced Apprenticeship Level 3

Specialist Support for Teaching & Learning in Schools

Advanced Apprenticeship Level 3

Apprenticeship (L2) or GCSEs A to C or equivalent Level 2 qualification

Application Form, Interview, Job Analysis & Reference, CRB Check

Foundation Degree, Higher Level Teaching Assistant achieve HLTA status. Level 3, 4 or 5 occupationally relevant qualifications.

Children & Young Peopleâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Workforce

Apprenticeship Level 2

Be in an appropriate job role. No formal entry requirements,

Application form, job analysis, interview and CRB check

Advanced Apprenticeship Level 3

Children & Young Peopleâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Workforce

Advanced Apprenticeship Level 3

Employed in an appropriate role and able to demonstrate practice. No formal entry requirements but a good level of Literacy Numeracy and ICT is needed.

Application Form, Interview, Job Analysis & Reference, CRB Check

Fondation Degree, Level 3, 4 or 5 occupationally relevant and/or management qualifications. Progression also to qualified practitioner status

Health & Social Care

Apprenticeship Level 2

Employed in an appropriate role and able to demonstrate practice

Application Form, Interview, Job Analysis & Reference, CRB Check

Advanced Apprenticeship Level 3

Health & Social Care

Advanced Apprenticeship Level 3

Employed in an appropriate role and able to demonstrate practice

Application Form, Interview, Job Analysis & Reference, CRB Check

Progression to Level 4 Management, Higher National Certificate/Diploma (HNC/D) Foundation Degree, BSC (Hons)

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Available Apprenticeships in Health, Social Care, Early Years & Schools

How to Apply Get in, Get on, Go higher!

How to Apply Our Skills Solutions Recruitment Team will be your main contact during your application. You can start your application in a number of ways through the contact routes listed below. Throughout the process of your application you can call the Recruitment Team who will be able to update you on progress. If you have not heard about the progress of your application within a week of submitting it then please call the recruitment team for an update. Contact Us – Apply Now • Call 0161 233 2656 to speak to the Recruitment Team • Text 0780 000 3241 and we’ll call you back • Email us at recruitment@skills-solutions.org.uk • www.skills-solutions.org.uk to register interest online and view current vacancies

When you reach the interview stage you will meet a representative from the sector you have applied to who will be able to explain the details of the Apprenticeships you are interested in and assess your suitability. You can contact the Recruitment Team at anytime during your apprenticeship application, the team will be pleased to provide you with more information and advice about the interview and selection process. We are aware that for some of you this may be your first experience of interviews and we understand they can be a scary prospect - but we want you to do well. Good luck!

Recruitment and Selection Apprentices for our programmes are not selected simply based on academic achievement. Motivation, commitment and application to your work can be just as important and for some trade areas even more so. If GCSE grades are required for any trades or levels of programmes these will be stated in the Apprenticeship listings. Alongside the programme details listed in this prospectus are some pointers on entry criteria and an overview of the selection methods we use. Stages of recruitment will generally involve Application Form, Interview and, for Construction/Engineering trades only, an assessment too.

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Automotive & Logistics Automotive (General) Automotive Electrics - Maintenance & Repair Automotive Electrics - Maintenance & Repair Body & Paint Operations (Refinishing & Body Repair) Body & Paint Operations (Refinishing OR Body Repair) Body & Paint Operations (Refinishing OR Body Repair) Body Structures & Cladding Body Structures & Cladding Heavy Vehicle - Maintenance & Repair Heavy Vehicle - Maintenance & Repair Light Vehicle - Maintenance & Repair Light Vehicle - Maintenance & Repair Light Vehicle - Maintenance & Repair Parts & Distribution Parts & Distribution

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COMING SOON Fast Fit Vehicle Sales

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Accountancy and Financial Services Accountancy Accountancy Accountancy Financial Services: Financial Administation Financial Services: Administration Financial Services: General Insurance Financial Services: Insurance - General & Life Insurance Financial Services: Investment Operations & Finance Operations (Inc Retail Banking) Financial Services: Investment Operations & Finance Operations (Inc Retail Banking) Providing Mortgage Advice COMING SOON Payroll Providing Financial Advice

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Health Sector Administration Contact Centre Operations Contact Centre Professional Customer Services Customer Services Customer Services Housing Learning and Development IT Programmer IT User IT User IT Web, Telecoms and Software Professional IT Web, Telecoms and Software Professional Management Management Management Facilities Management Marketing Marketing Sales/Telesales Sales/Telesales Team Leading Enterprise COMING SOON International Trade - Administration Legal Secretary Medical Secretary Property Services

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In addition to our Apprenticeships Skills & Training Prospectus we also have a â&#x20AC;&#x2DC;Go Higherâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; Prospectus which covers Professional sectors at a range of higher levels.

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