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Apprenticeships at Worthing College Dedicated Support: From your first contact we provide support and advice for every step of your apprenticeship. Expert Training: All our staff are highly qualified, industry experts and passionate about your success. Flexible Delivery: Training is tailored to meet your needs and will be delivered at the College and in your workplace.
We Are Online: Whether at your desk, laptop or using your mobile device you can capture and upload all of your work to be assessed at meetings with your assessor. Recruitment: Our dedicated staff team will work tirelessly to match apprenticeship applicants to vacancies. We will support recruitment through our website, the National Apprenticeship Service and Brighton and Hove Jobs.
Celebrating Your Success: Through social media, our College website, the College magazine ‘Celebrating Worthing College’ and with employers.
Worthing College Apprenticeships are part funded by the European Union’s European Social Fund: Investing in jobs and skills 2007-13
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Great Facilities: The New Worthing College provides industry standard facilities on a prestigious site.
Contact us at:
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apprenticeships@worthing.ac.uk
Contents
P2. Apprenticeships at Worthing College
P3. Contents
P12-13. Activity Leadership and Sports Development
P14-15. Leisure Operations and Leisure Management
P4. Starting an Apprenticeship
P5. Choosing the right Apprenticeship is easy
P6-7. Business and Administration
P8-9. IT Application Specialist
P10-11.
P16. Instructing Exercise and Fitness and Personal Training
P17. Women’s Rugby Advanced Apprenticeship in Sporting Excellence (AASE)
P18-19. Brighton & Hove Training Association Apprenticeships
Supporting Teaching and Learning
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Starting an Apprenticeship
An Apprenticeship is a real job with training. You earn while you learn and achieve recognised qualifications as you go. With over 20,000 quality Apprenticeship vacancies available online at any time there has never been a better time to start an Apprenticeship.
Once all applications are received we will support the employer through the shortlisting process to decide which applicants will be called for an interview.
If you live in England, are over 16 and not in full time education you can apply. Applying for an Apprenticeship has never been easier, follow the steps shown here to get started.
At interview you will be asked a number of questions about your knowledge, skills and experience. Apprenticeship vacancies are competitive and it is crucial you are prepared. Should you be appointed you will be notified about the start date and next steps.
Step 1
Step 3 Interview:
Check for current apprenticeship vacancies:
Step 4
Visit Apprenticeship vacancies online to see if there are any suitable apprenticeship opportunities advertised in your area.
Your first day is the start of your apprenticeship journey and path to a long and successful career.
Start your Apprenticeship:
You can also contact our dedicated staff team by email apprenticeships@worthing.ac.uk or phone 01903 275723 for further information or help.
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Step 2 Apply:
Your application may be completed online through Apprenticeship vacancies online or the employer may require you to apply using their own form.
Contact us at: apprenticeships@worthing.ac.uk
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Choosing the right Apprenticeship is easy WORTHING COLLEGE APPRENTICESHIPS
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BUSINESS AND ADMINISTRATION - INTERMEDIATE (Level 2)
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BUSINESS AND ADMINISTRATION - ADVANCED (Level 3)
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IT APPLICATION SPECIALIST - INTERMEDIATE (Level 2)
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IT APPLICATION SPECIALIST - ADVANCED (Level 3)
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SUPPORTING TEACHING AND LEARNING - ADVANCED (Level 3)
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SPORT & ACTIVE LEISURE: ACTIVITY LEADERSHIP - INTERMEDIATE (Level 2)
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SPORT & ACTIVE LEISURE: SPORTS DEVELOPMENT - ADVANCED (Level 3)
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SPORT & ACTIVE LEISURE: LEISURE OPERATIONS - INTERMEDIATE (Level 2)
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SPORT & ACTIVE LEISURE: LEISURE MANAGEMENT - ADVANCED (Level 3)
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SPORT & ACTIVE LEISURE: INSTRUCTING EXERCISE AND FITNESS - INTERMEDIATE (Level 2)
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SPORT & ACTIVE LEISURE: INSTRUCTING EXERCISE AND FITNESS - ADVANCED (Level 3)
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SPORT & ACTIVE LEISURE: WOMEN’S RUGBY AASE - ADVANCED (Level 3)
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BRIGHTON & HOVE TRAINING ASSOCIATION: MANAGEMENT - ADVANCED (Level 3) TEAM LEADING - INTERMEDIATE (Level 2) RETAIL - INTERMEDIATE (Level 2) WAREHOUSING - INTERMEDIATE (Level 2) CUSTOMER SERVICE - INTERMEDIATE (Level 2)
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Business and Administration BUSINESS AND ADMINISTRATION INTERMEDIATE (Level 2) Possible jobs
<Develop essential business skills and gain nationally
BUSINESS AND ADMINISTRATION ADVANCED (Level 3) Possible jobs
Administrative Assistant, Receptionist or Business Support Officer.
recognised
Administration Officer, Personal Assistant, Marketing Assistant.
Duration
qualifications
Duration
Normally 12 months During your apprenticeship you will complete units related to: running a project, supporting event organisation, planning and organising meetings, welcoming visitors and analysing data.
During this apprenticeship you will gain new skills by completing units about: negotiating in a business environment, supervising staff and facilities, planning and organising events, responding to customer service problems and managing budgets.
Where next? Once you have completed this apprenticeship, you can either progress to the Advanced Apprenticeship in Business and Administration (Level 3) or further your studies and complete management or customer service courses. Worthing College has a broad range of Advanced Level business, economics and finance courses that would further develop your knowledge and skills. Alternatively, once the apprenticeship has been completed and with further training there will be the opportunity to progress into full time positions such as administration assistant, personal assistant or secretary.
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Normally 12 - 18 months
Where next?
Lead or supervise your first team and build your business CV for the future>
When you have completed this apprenticeship you have the option of progressing onto a Higher Apprenticeship (Level 4) in Business and Professional Administration. You also have the opportunity to go into further or higher education and undertake qualifications such as a Foundation Business or Business Management Degree. With additional training and experience, you can progress into roles such as an Office Manager, Administration Team Leader, PA or other managerial roles within Business.
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IT Application Specialist
IT APPLICATION SPECIALIST INTERMEDIATE (Level 2) Possible jobs Website Technician, Data Administrator, Digital Assistant.
<Work on data, web, administrative and digital tasks as you begin your
IT APPLICATION SPECIALIST ADVANCED (Level 3) Possible jobs IT Application helpdesk support, IT Supervisor, Website manager.
IT career
Duration
Duration
Normally 12 months
Normally 12 - 18 months
During your apprenticeship you will complete units related to: IT security, drawing and planning software, website software, multimedia software and understanding the potential of IT.
During this apprenticeship you will gain new skills by completing units about: setting up an IT system, design software, data management software, audio software and working with specialist software.
Where next? Once you have completed this apprenticeship, you can either progress to the IT Application Specialist Advanced Apprenticeship (Level 3) or further your studies and complete specialist IT courses.
Where next?
Alternatively, once the apprenticeship has been completed and with further training there will be the opportunity to progress into a career. Typical
With additional training and experience, you can progress into roles such as an IT Team Leader, Website manager and Digital Marketing manager.
jobs are IT technician, IT helpdesk support or website developer.
When you have completed this apprenticeship you have the option of progressing onto further or higher education and undertake qualifications such as a Foundation Degree in IT.
Lead and manage projects, staff and teams delivering a range
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of IT solutions>
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Supporting Teaching and Learning SUPPORTING TEACHING AND LEARNING ADVANCED (Level 3)
<Your career
CASE STUDY
in education
Rob Duke Age 19
Possible jobs
knowledge, skills
Learning Mentor, Teaching Support Assistant, Classroom Assistant or a Pastoral Support Assistant.
Duration Normally 12 - 18 months During this apprenticeship you will gain new skills by completing units about: supporting learning activities, understanding the development of children and young people, delivering activities with a teacher, and safeguarding the wellbeing of pupils and students.
Where next? When you have completed this apprenticeship you have the opportunity to go into further or higher education and undertake qualifications such as a Foundation Degree in Education. Employment opportunities exist within primary, special, secondary schools and colleges in both the state and independent sectors once you have completed the apprenticeship. Opportunities also exist to move into other roles across the wider children’s workforce eg, childcare, play work or youth work.
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begins here as you gain the
Apprenticeship: Supporting Teaching and Learning – Learning Mentor Apprentice in Science
“
I applied for University but I wasn’t
accepted so I decided to do an
and experience
apprenticeship instead in something
to support pupils
me the chance to gain new skills
and students
path.
that I enjoyed, science. This gave to help me develop on any career
I enjoyed the one to one support that I gave to the students and monitoring the classes to make sure that they were completing their tasks! I think that my organisational skills have definitely grown along with meeting deadlines. I feel that I have also become a lot more assertive. I have now got a job in engineering. This is unrelated to my apprenticeship, however during the course I learnt skills that I will use for the rest of my
”
working life.
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Activity Leadership and Sports Development ACTIVITY LEADERSHIP INTERMEDIATE (Level 2) Possible jobs Activity Leader, Outdoor Instructor or Community Sports Coach.
<Start your sports coaching career and gain national governing body qualifications
SPORTS DEVELOPMENT ADVANCED (Level 3) Possible jobs Community Sports Development Officer or Sports Development Officer.
Duration
Duration
Normally 12 months
Normally12 - 18 months
During your apprenticeship you will complete units related to: supporting the work of your department and whole organisation, leading activity sessions, managing equipment and evaluating your professional development.
During this apprenticeship you will gain new skills by completing units about: involving and motivating volunteers, applying for external funding, managing a project, providing leadership in sport and active leisure, and supporting educational partners.
Where next? Once you have completed this apprenticeship, you could either progress to the Apprenticeship in Sports Development - Advanced (Level 3) or further your studies by completing academic or vocational sports courses. Worthing College has a broad range of Advanced Level sports courses that would further develop your knowledge and skills. Alternatively, once the apprenticeship has been completed and with further training there will be the opportunity to progress into full time positions such as sports coach, activity coordinator, and outdoor activity leader.
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Where next?
Improve the sporting opportunities of others and study advanced courses>
When you have completed this apprenticeship you have the option of progressing to go into further or higher education and undertaking qualifications such as a Foundation Sports Development or Leisure Management Degree. On completion of this apprenticeship, you can work in the sport and active leisure sector as a Sports Development Officer. This covers a wide range of roles ranging from working with local communities to supporting amateur sports clubs or working with a variety of partners in organising and supporting initiatives to reduce crime and rehabilitate offenders.
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Leisure Operations and Leisure Management LEISURE OPERATIONS INTERMEDIATE (Level 2) Possible jobs
<Develop essential leisure skills and gain nationally
LEISURE MANAGEMENT ADVANCED (Level 3) Possible jobs
Park Receptionist, Recreation Assistant or Lifeguard
recognised
Club or Duty Manager
Duration
qualifications
Normally 12 - 18 months
Normally 12 months
During this apprenticeship you will gain new skills by completing units about: leading a team, marketing, supervising staff and facilities, working with team members to help them solve problems and promoting customer care.
During your apprenticeship you will complete units related to: supporting the work of a team, checking and maintaining sports facilities and equipment and giving customers a positive impression of yourself and your organisation.
Where next?
Where next? Once you have completed this apprenticeship, you can either progress to the Advanced Apprenticeship in Leisure Management (Level 3) or further your studies and complete specialist academic or vocational sports courses. Worthing College has a broad range of Advanced Level sports courses that would further develop your knowledge and skills. Alternatively, once the apprenticeship has been completed and with further training there will be the opportunity to progress into full time positions such as recreation assistant, duty officer, activity coordinator.
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Duration
When you have completed this apprenticeship you have the option of progressing into further or higher education and undertaking qualifications such as a Foundation Leisure Management or Sport Studies Degree.
Lead your first team and project as you start your leisure management career>
On completion of this apprenticeship, you can work in leisure and recreation facilities in managerial roles. Leisure managers can cover a wide selection of roles ranging from managing staff or managing facilities and services.
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Instructing Exercise and Fitness and Personal Training INSTRUCTING EXERCISE AND FITNESS INTERMEDIATE (Level 2)
<Work within a
Possible jobs
goals
Fitness Instructor, Recreation Assistant, Exercise Instructors.
team and support gym members to reach their fitness
PERSONAL TRAINING ADVANCED (Level 3) Possible jobs Personal Trainer.
Duration Normally 12 - 18 months
Duration
Where next?
Normaly 12 months
During your apprenticeship you will complete units related to: planning and instructing gymbased exercise, supporting clients, anatomy and physiology and the general principles of exercise, health and fitness.
During your apprenticeship you will complete units related to: planning and instructing gym-based exercise, supporting clients, anatomy and physiology and the general principles of exercise, health and fitness.
Where next?
Where next? Once you have completed this apprenticeship, you can either progress to the Advanced Apprenticeship in Personal Training (Level 3) or further your studies and complete specialist courses in fitness instruction for specific groups or personal training. Worthing College has a broad range of Advanced Level sports courses that would further develop your knowledge and skills. Alternatively, once the apprenticeship has been completed and with further training there will be the opportunity to progress into full time positions such as fitness instructor, leisure centre assistant or wellbeing coordinator.
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As a personal trainer you will inspire others to achieve their fitness potential>
When you have completed this apprenticeship you have the option of progressing into further or higher education and undertaking qualifications such as a Foundation Sport Studies or Sports Science Degree. Alternatively, you could complete a vocational qualification to then specialise in different routes such as cardiac, falls, stroke, mental health and others. With additional training and experience, you can progress into roles from a personal trainer or to work alongside a GP to do GP referrals. You could also choose to set up your own business working with yourself or others offering personal training to clients.
Sporting Excellence in Women’s Rugby SPORT & ACTIVE LEISURE WOMEN’S RUGBY AASE ADVANCED (Level 3)
<Enhance
Possible jobs
academic study
Elite Women’s Rugby Player
your sports performance and further your
Duration 12 - 24 months The Women’s Rugby Advanced Apprenticeship in Sporting Excellence (AASE) delivered in partnership with the RFU runs for two years. Places are limited and due to the elite nature of the provision applicants are required to trial and be able to demonstrate that they are playing county, regional or international age group Women’s Rugby. Talented club players who are new to the game, or who can demonstrate excellence in another sport (eg athletics, football, basketball, rowing etc) may also be eligible to join the programme. AASE focuses on enhancing your technical, tactical, physical and psychological understanding and performance.
Your timetable will consist of daily rugby training, conditioning and matches all alongside the academic courses you choose to study. “It’s the attitude and ambition behind Worthing College’s sports teams that make them so successful and appealing to so many young athletes in the area.”
Amy Wilson-Hardy England Women’s U20s Worthing College 2009/2010
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Brighton & Hove Training Association Apprenticeships Worthing College is delighted to be working in partnership with BHTA Ltd (Brighton and Hove Training Association) to deliver additional apprenticeship opportunities for future apprentices and employers. BHTA is a private training provider based in Hove, Sussex and has been providing Apprenticeships and training opportunities for nearly 30 years. BHTA has a fully qualified team of assessors with current industry expertise and experience.
MANAGEMENT ADVANCED (Level 3)
TEAM LEADING INTERMEDIATE (Level 2)
Possible jobs
Possible jobs
First line Manager, Assistant Manager, Trainee Manager, Senior Supervisor
Team Leader, Floor Manager, Trainee Supervisor, Team Coordinator
Duration
Duration
Normally 12 - 18 months
Normally 12 months
During this apprenticeship you will gain new skills by completing units about: staff recruitment, managing meetings, solving problems, developing and executing marketing plans and monitoring your own workload.
Where next? When you have completed this apprenticeship you could progress onto a Higher Apprenticeship (Level 4) in Management. You also have the opportunity to go into further or higher education and undertake qualifications such as a Foundation Degree in Management or Business Management. With additional training and experience, you could progress into roles such as an Office Manager, Head of Department or other managerial roles within Business.
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During your apprenticeship you will complete units related to: making effective decisions, supporting team members, developing working relationships with others, participating in meetings and managing customer service.
Where next? Once you have completed this apprenticeship, you could either progress to the Advanced Apprenticeship in Management (Level 3) or further your studies and complete management or customer service courses. Alternatively, once the apprenticeship has been completed and with further training there could be the opportunity to progress into full time positions such as first line managers, section managers, assistant managers, trainee managers and senior supervisors.
RETAIL INTERMEDIATE (Level 2)
WAREHOUSING INTERMEDIATE (Level 2)
Possible jobs
Possible jobs
Sales Assistant, Stockroom Assistant or Visual Merchandiser
Warehouse Operative
Duration:
Normally 12 months
Normally 12 months During your apprenticeship you will complete units related to:processing customer orders, assembling products for display, auditing stock levels, helping customers choose specialist products and operating a customer reward scheme.
Where next? Once you have completed this apprenticeship, you could either progress to the Advanced Apprenticeship in Retail (Level 3) or further your studies and complete customer service courses. Alternatively, once the apprenticeship has been completed and with further training there will be the opportunity to progress into full time positions such as administration assistant, personal assistant or secretary.
Duration During your apprenticeship you will complete units related to: using equipment to move goods and equipment, assembling orders for dispatch, stock management, supervising deliveries and preparing goods for dispatch.
Where next? Once you have completed this apprenticeship, you could either progress to the Advanced Apprenticeship in Logistics Operations, Warehousing and Storage or Driving Goods Vehicles (Level 3). Alternatively, once the apprenticeship has been completed and with further training there could be the opportunity to progress into full time positions such as Warehouse Operations Team Member, Team Leader, Warehouse Manager or Transport Manager.
CUSTOMER SERVICE INTERMEDIATE (Level 2) Possible jobs Customer Service Trainee, Assistant, Representative or Agent
Duration Normally 12 months During your apprenticeship you will complete units related to: maintaining a positive and customer-friendly attitude, promoting products and services, professional communication and delivering a customer service promise.
Where next? Once you have completed this apprenticeship, you can either progress to the Advanced Apprenticeship in Customer Service (Level 3) or further your studies and complete management or customer service courses. Alternatively, once the apprenticeship has been completed and with further training there could be the opportunity to progress into full time positions such as Customer Relationship Manager, Customer Service Team Leader, Customer Service Supervisors and Managers.
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