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An Introduction to Apprenticeships
National Apprenticeship Service
Introduction
•Welcome
• Information on Apprenticeships
• Benefits
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Opportunities
Qualifications
Advice on how to apply
Questions please!
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What is an Apprenticeship?
• An Apprenticeship is a career option
for you to consider, alongside all other
options.
• An Apprenticeship is a paid job
with training, leading to a package of
qualifications which relate to the job.
• It allows you to be in full-time work as well
as continuing your education and gaining
qualifications.
Therefore you “earn as you learn”
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An Apprenticeship helps you
get ahead with.....
Job
Pay
Training
New Skills
Experience
Qualifications
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Benefits of an Apprenticeship
You will be an employed member of staff and
will:
 Have a contract of employment – fixed term
or permanent
 Be paid and get paid holidays
 Earn more as you become more
experienced, skilled and knowledgeable
 Work alongside experienced and skilled
people
 Be trained and gain qualifications
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Opportunities
You will have the opportunity to:
•Be treated like a member of staff
•Do real, practical work that’s important to businesses
•Learn skills in a practical way, through doing a real job
•‘Step up’ and take responsibility
•Discover more about your talents
•Become more independent
•Shine – and even compete in skills competitions.
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Who’s doing Apprenticeships?
People who enjoy working and
learning, at the same time.
•440,000 + people in England.
•9150 Apprentices in this area.
•65% are aged 16-24 years.
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Wages and Employability
•Typically, Apprentices earn the National Minimum
Wage at the beginning of their Apprenticeship.
•Once qualified, Level 2 Apprentices could expect to earn 11%
more than someone without training.
• Once qualified, Level 3 Apprentices could expect to earn 18%
more than someone without training.
• Apprentices earn higher wages over a lifetime and have a
greater likelihood of being employed, than someone without
training.
Doing an Apprenticeship gives you the
opportunity to earn more in the future!
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Why do young people
choose Apprenticeships?
Strongly agree
It is a well recognised
qualification
40
I liked the idea of getting
a job and doing training at
the same time
45
53
I wanted to do something
practical rather than
academic
45
44
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Agree
56
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60
80
100
Percentage
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A wide variety of Apprenticeships
250+
Marketing
Teaching
250+
Motor
Office
Nursery
House
Sports
Youth
Bench
Receptionist
Hair
Lorry
Beautician
Bricklayer
Sales
Gardener
Engineer
Plasterer
Plumber
Barber
Mechanic
Dresser
Assistant
Worker
Keeper
Driver
Joiner
Coach
Worker
Rep
Estate
Agent
Glass
Stone
Electrician
Vet
Chef
Nurse
Blower
Mason
Frameworks!!
Assistant
Frameworks
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What’s included in an
Apprenticeship Framework?
Competence
Qualification
Knowledge/
Technical
Qualification
Transferable
Skills
Job
Other relevant
qualifications
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Employment
rights and
responsibilities
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Apprenticeship levels
Advanced
Apprenticeship
Level 3 (2 x A
Levels)
Higher
Apprenticeship
Level 4+ (Foundation Degree)
Apprenticeship
Level 2 (5 GCSEs)
Most Apprentices start at level 2 and many progress to level 3.
Higher Level Apprenticeships are now available which are equivalent to
Foundation Degree.
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Who’s involved?
Employer
Apprentice
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Training
Provider
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How can I find an Apprenticeship Job?
Training
Providers
Your
school/college
Job
adverts
Open
days
“knock on
employers’
doors”
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Try
different
routes
Family
and
Friends
Internet
Connexions
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Use the internet
www.apprenticeships
.gov.uk
Google
‘Apprenticeships’
www.gumtree
.com
Internet
Facebook
Employers’
websites
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www.wtpn
.org.uk/links
www.nextstep
.direct.gov.uk
www.careerpilot.
org.uk
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Apprenticeships Website
www.apprenticeships.org.uk
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Apprenticeship Vacancies
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Just to clarify a few points
1.
Anyone over the aged 16 years can do an Apprenticeship.
2.
Requirements of Apprenticeships do vary:
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Some require attendance at a Training Provider, but not all.
Some Apprenticeships start in September – others start continuously
throughout the year.
You can do A Levels and go to University after an Apprenticeship.
You are responsible for finding the job, although training providers will support
you.
You will need a CV, even if you have registered your details on the National
Apprenticeship Vacancy website.
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Some final tips
Getting an Apprenticeship is the same as looking for a
job. It takes time and effort.
Do your very best at your GCSEs/A Levels.
Build a good CV and portfolio
Work either part-time, voluntary or work-experience.
Keep your options wide and consider
Apprenticeships, jobs and other courses.
Ask for help and support.
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Question time!
Your questions please?
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Contacts
www.wtpn.org.uk
[email protected]
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