Apprenticeship career progression opportunities and Apprenticeship vacancies 14+ National Network...

Apprenticeship career progression opportunities and Apprenticeship vacancies

14+ National Network LEACAN First Summer Network Meeting May 2013

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Apprenticeships

National Apprenticeship Service

• Career Progression Opportunities available through Apprenticeships

• Policy information and changes impacting on Apprenticeships

• Apprenticeship vacancies

• Supporting candidates to apply for Apprenticeship vacancies


Apprenticeship Basics


- A job with training

- Minimum of 12 months

- Average pay is £170 per week

- Minimum of 30 hours a week

- Minimum wage is £2.65 per hour

- Aged 16 and reached stat school age

- Contract of employment

- Entry requirements vary


ILR Starts and Achievements 2011-12


Levels of Apprenticeships

Intermediate Level Apprenticeships Work-based learning qualifications such as a Level 2

Competence Qualification, Functional Skills and, in most cases, a relevant knowledge-based qualification.

Advanced Level Apprenticeships Work-based learning such as a Level 3 Competence

Qualification, Functional Skills and, in most cases, a relevant knowledge based qualification.

Higher Apprenticeships Work-based learning qualifications such as a Level 4

Competence Qualification, Functional Skills and, in some cases, a knowledge-based qualification such as a Foundation Degree.


Current Higher Apprenticeship Frameworks Level 4

AccountingAdvertising and Marketing Communications

Advanced Manufacturing EngineeringBusiness and AdministrationContact Centre Operations

Employment Related ServicesFacilities Management

Food and DrinkHospitality Management

IT, Software, Web and Telecoms ProfessionalsLife Sciences and Chemical Science Professionals

Mineral Products TechnologyProfessional Services: Audit, Tax, Management Consultancy

Project ManagementProviding Financial Advice

Public RelationsThe Water Industry


Current Higher Apprenticeship Frameworks Level 5

Adult Social CareConstruction in the Sustainable Environment

Construction Technical and ProfessionalExpress Logistics

Facilities ManagementHealthcare Science

Human Resource ManagementInnovation and Growth

Life Sciences and Chemical Science ProfessionalsManagement

Supply Chain Management


Why choose Apprenticeships


Apprenticeship Levels 6 - 7 are currently being developed

All Apprenticeship Frameworks subject to: Specification of Apprenticeship Standards for England (SASE)

APPRENTICESHIPS: Job, Salary plus Industry Recognised QualificationsAcademic Apprenticeships: for

Career ProgressionKNOWLEDGEQualifications

COMPETENCEQualifications

TRANSFERABLE (Employability and Personal) SKILLS to Progress

Doctorate 8HIGHER

Apprenticeship

•Valued by employers - to grow their businesses

• Relevant to specific industry, sector and your job role

• Qualifications showing:- Technical Knowledge skills- Competence in performing skills, trade or occupation

• Examples - BTEC, NVQ, HNC, HND, to Foundation Degree and Professional level

Every Apprenticeship framework currently includes:

Transferable ‘Functional’ Skills - English, Maths, IT

Employee Rights and Responsibilities

Personal Learning and Thinking Skills

Guided Learning Hours – on and off the job supported training

Masters 7Degree 6Foundation 5HNC 4AS / A – Level 3 ADVANCED

Level Apprenticeship

GCSE (A*-C) 2 INTERMEDIATELevel Apprenticeship

Apprenticeship Level 8 is currently being explored

http://www.apprenticeships.org.uk/About-Us/News/~/media/Documents/SASE/11-521-Specification-of-apprenticeship-standards-for-england.ashx


Policy Developments

- Reviews (Doug Richard, Jason Holt, Heseltine)

- BIS Select Committee

- Traineeships (under development) pre-employment/Apprenticeship support (expected to start Sept 2013)

- 24+ Advanced and Higher Apprenticeships loans (from Aug 2013)

- Extension of Apprenticeship grants for employers £1,500 for 16-24 year olds

- New and developing Higher Apprenticeship frameworks at levels 4-6


Raising the Participation Age (RPA)

Raising the participation age (RPA) does not mean young people must stay in school; they will able to choose one of the following options:

• Full-time education, such as school, college or home education

• Work-based learning, such as an Apprenticeship

• Part-time education or training if they are employed, self-employed or volunteering for 20 hours or more a week.


Apprenticeships.org.uk and Accessing Apprenticeship vacancies

www.apprenticeships.org.uk


Apprenticeship vacancies home page


Register to use Apprenticeship vacancies


Apprenticeship vacanciesComplete Your Application


Apprenticeship vacanciesSearch Result


Apprenticeship vacanciesVacancy Details


Apprenticeship vacanciesManage Your Applications


Apprenticeship vacancies - AlertsMake the System WORK for YOU


Vacancies By Sector Subject AreaAY 2011-12

Total Vacancies Posted

101030


Top tips when applying for Apprenticeships

• Applying for Apprenticeships is a competitive process so candidates need to take care with their application form and thoroughly prepare if they’re invited to interview.

• They can make as many applications as they wish – we recommend up to 10 at any one time

• Make sure they have an appropriate email address and voice mail and that usernames and passwords are easily remembered

• Many candidates do not sell themselves on their application forms and only give one and two word answers. Make sure they give plenty of relevant information

• Include any work experience whether paid or not.



• Don’t forget to check their applications before sending

• Ensure they have considered how they will travel to the job if successful

• Preparation for the interview/assessment centre is paramount, many people are not adequately prepared

• Take copies of application and vacancy printout to interview

• Thoroughly read information regarding interview/assessment centre

• Prepare a couple of questions to ask at interview

• Think about why they are interested in the job role and an Apprenticeship to mention during the interview



• Competitive - Encourage them not to be put off if they’re not successful the first time

• Remind them they can ask for feedback from the learning provider/college

• The National Careers Service: 0800 100 900

• Contact the Apprenticeship Helpdesk for queries regarding Apprenticeships or use of Apprenticeship vacancies: 0247 682 6482

• Promote our enhanced personalised service for 16-18 year olds to support Apprenticeship application


Apprenticeship vacancies

Up to 15,000 vacancies are available on Apprenticeship vacancies at any one time. Just go to www.apprenticeships.org.uk and click Search for vacancies

Below are just a few of the companies who have recently advertised their vacancies:

http://www.apprenticeships.org.uk/


• PowerPoint presentations

• Links to films and case studies

• Downloadable brochures and fact sheets

• Apprenticeship Advisers Guide/Checklist – information and

referral routes

• Lesson plans

• Year 9-11 school workbook

• Future Careers Lesson Plan and Workbook

• Guide to Apprenticeship job roles linked to curriculum subjects

Website Resources – Partners – Information, advice and guidance section


Apprenticeships

- ‘App’ for Apprenticeship vacancies

- Partnerships in place include:- National Careers Service, Inspiring the Future (increase in the quality and quantity of speakers in schools) – notgoingtouni

- Enhanced referral service – directory of provision

- Dedicated IAG Email Address [email protected]

mailto:[email protected]


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