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ELIGIBILITY TOOL

for staff to use in facilitative

Information, Advice and Guidance in

Traineeships

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ELIGIBILITY TOOLELIGIBILITY TOOLHOME PAGEHOME PAGE

This pack has been prepared for staff who are providing information, guiding and advising young people on their work and training options

and in particular ‘Traineeships’.*****

Please answer the following questions - preferably with the prospective trainee present.

(The ‘Home’ button in the top right hand side of each screen will return you to here, the back button on the top left will return you to the page you came from ).

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RESOURCE BANKRESOURCE BANK

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All young people undertaking a Traineeship will be required to study English and Maths unless they have achieved a GCSE A*–C in those subjects or for those aged 19–23 a GCSE A*–C in those

subjects or a functional skills qualification at Level 2

TRAINEESHIP REQUIREMENTSTRAINEESHIP REQUIREMENTS

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Traineeships last anything from six weeks to a maximum of six months depending on the needs of the individual and include:

1.A meaningful, high quality, work experience placement of at least six weeks with an employer, to provide real insight and experience into the world of work.

2.Work preparation training delivered by a training organisation which can include CV writing, interview preparation, interpersonal skills and local business and sector information.

3.English and Maths support from the training organisation to improve young people’s literacy and numeracy skills if required.

In addition to these basic elements, the employer and the training organisation can add flexible additional content to meet the needs of the business, the individual trainee and the local labour market; which could include a relevant, industry specific vocational qualification.

WHAT IS A TRAINEESHIP?WHAT IS A TRAINEESHIP?

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• The age range 16 -18 refers to individuals aged 16, 17 or 18 on 31 August in the funding year in which they start.

• The age range 19 -23 refers to individuals aged 19 or older on the 31 August in the funding year that they start but are not aged 24 or older.

• Traineeships are also be available to young people who are aged 16 or over and under 25 who are subject to Learning Difficulty Assessments.

• For the purposes of Traineeships employed is defined as an individual who has a contract of employment. However, the individual is not classified as employed if they work fewer than 16 hours a week.

• Traineeships are designed for people who have had little exposure to the workplace. If they have had significant paid or unpaid work experience then a Traineeship might not be right for them.


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Suitable for a TraineeshipMaybe unsuitable for a

Traineeship

Unemployed and have little work experience

Already have the skills and experience needed to start an Apprenticeship or

find work

Motivated to work The most disengaged young people, who require very intensive support

Aged 16 - 18 and qualified below Level 3 or 19 - 23 and have not yet achieved a full

Level 2

Aged 24 plus (unless they are subject to Learning Difficulty

Assessments )

Can be ready for employment or an Apprenticeship within six months of engaging in a

Traineeship Already in a job

TRAINEESHIP CHECKLISTTRAINEESHIP CHECKLIST

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Are you considering a new career or employment?

Select ‘Info’ for more information about Traineeships

CAREER OPTIONSCAREER OPTIONS

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AGE REQUIREMENTS

Are you younger than 16 years of age?

AGE REQUIREMENTSAGE REQUIREMENTS

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Are you 16 - 18 years of age?


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Are you aged 19 - 24 years of age?


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Are you older than 24 years of age?


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Do you have any learning difficulties?


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Do you have a Level 2 or 3 qualification?

ELIGIBILITY REQUIREMENTSELIGIBILITY REQUIREMENTS

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Are you currently employed and working more than 16 hours per week?

WORK EXPERIENCEWORK EXPERIENCE

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Do you have any work experience in your prospective career?


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Is your work experience substantial

- for example over a long period of time?


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What is stopping you?

Are you aware of the opportunities available?

Undecided? - A Traineeship may help you decide

DON’T KNOW?DON’T KNOW?

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You may not be eligible for a Traineeship.

… please use ‘Info’ to check

For further ideas / opportunities please use the ’Link’ to the National Careers Service.

CHECK YOUR ELIGIBILITYCHECK YOUR ELIGIBILITY

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You may be a good prospect for a Traineeship.

Select ‘Info’ for more information?

Do you want to apply?

TRAINEESHIP IS A GOOD TRAINEESHIP IS A GOOD POSSIBILITYPOSSIBILITY

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Are you are younger than 16 and still at school?

…If so then you will need to consult with your School Careers Adviser.

If you are older than 24 and do not have learning needs then you may not be eligible for a Traineeship.

CAREER AND JOB ADVICECAREER AND JOB ADVICE

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You must be age 16 - 18 and qualified below Level 3

…or age 19 - 23 and have not yet achieved a full Level 2 qualification or equivalent

If you are under 16 and still at school then select ‘Continue’ for career ideas


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You may need further assessment to ensure a Traineeship is the right progression path for you

Have you been formerly assessed before?

LEARNING DIFFICULTIESLEARNING DIFFICULTIES

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THANK YOU FOR USING THIS GUIDANCE TOOL!

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