Apprenticeships

A quick overview!

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A full-time job for a fixed term the main purpose of which is to complete a professional qualification in a given industry sector.

Some companies offer apprenticeship training to their permanent staff (i.e. McDonalds, Morrison's, Tesco...)

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Industry sector No of vacancies(2012/3)

Business Admin & Law 160,000

Health Care & Public Services 123,000Retail & Commercial Enterprise 101,000

Engineering/Manufacture 66,000

Construction and B E 14,000

Information & Communications Technology 14,000

Leisure Travel & Tourism 14,000

Education/Training 8,000

Arts, Media & Publishing 1,000

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‘off-the-job’ training and an exam (Varies between 1 and 70 days)

Taught ‘on-the-job’ by the supervisor and assessed for competence by the college or

training provider

Functional skills (English, maths and ICT) taught and tested

Employees’ rights and responsibilities workbook

Training

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Apprenticeship Type

Value of qualification

Equivalent to academic study

Official GCSE entry Requirements

Intermediate Apprenticeship

Level 2 5 GCSEs A*-C GCSE pass at D - G

Advanced Apprenticeship

Level 3 2 A Levels GCSE A - C

Higher Apprenticeship

Level 4 Foundation Degree or HND

A Levels (UCAS points score 240 +)

What is an Apprenticeship worth and what are the minimum requirements for each level?

Apprenticeship vacancies are available all year round

Most of the large employers recruit apprentices in the summer

Some applications close before Christmas

Plan ahead!

When are apprenticeships available?

The minimum is £2.73 per hour

This rate is for apprentices under 19 or those in the first year of level 2 or 3 apprenticeships. All other apprentices are entitled to the National Minimum Wage for their age.

(Gov.uk)

The average pay is £170 p.w. (NAS)

A high rate is £346 p.w. (PWC)

Family and Friends/word of mouth

www.apprenticeships.org.uk

www.getmyfirstjob.co.uk

www.notgoingtouni.co.uk

Company websites

Training Providers

Other methods – social media/Facebook/etc

Preparing for your application

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• Work experience - reference

• CV – outlining your skills and abilities – your achievements to date

• Good communication – int• erview experience

• Able to demonstrate a good work attitude

• Email address and mobile number

• Plan ahead

A word from Charlie Mullins

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Thanks to NAS, Notgoingtouni, CALA Homes, HCSM, Cartridgeworld, Hinchley Wood School, PWC & Esher College for their help in producing this presentation