Apprenticeships
Apprenticeships in England have been transformed over the past 5 years.
They provide a breadth of training that equips successful Apprentices with the competence they and their employers need, and with the transferable skills that will allow them to adapt to changing employment circumstances. They provide proven wage advantages for employees and, for employers, an excellent means to increase the productivity of new entrants and the existing workforce.
Apprentices learn through a combination of on and off the job education and training. On the job they work alongside your staff and the rest they learn from a local learning provider, usually on a day release basis.
There are two levels of Apprenticeships
Advanced Apprenticeships
- Suitable for 16-24 year olds,
- Advanced Apprentices will usually need 5 GCSEs at Grade C or above, or an appropriate NVQ level 2, or equivalent.
- They will be employed from day 1, and are usually paid the normal rate for the job, should have a contract of employment and be classed as any other member of staff.
- They will receive both on and off the job training to gain an NVQ level 3, key skills and appropriate technical skills certificate.
- Advanced Apprenticeships usually last 2 years.
Apprenticeships
- Also for 16-24 year olds,
- Apprenticeships are usually aimed at those with 2-3 GCSEs at C/D Grade or equivalent,
- and are also employed from day one and paid a wage. (National Minimum Wage exempt, but should be paid a minimum of £80 per week)
- They will receive both on and off the job training to NVQ level 2, key skills and appropriate technical skills certificate,
- with the opportunity to progress to NVQ level 3.
- Apprenticeships usually last at least a year.
Further information can be found at http://www.apprenticeships.org.uk/
If you would like advice on Apprenticeships, please contact the Vacancy Services Team
Tel FREEPHONE 0800 028 4723 9am to 5pm Monday- Friday
Email: vst@connexions-gmerseyside.co.uk
