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Foundation Learning
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GCSE / A-Level
Foundation Learning
Apprenticeships
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Further Education
Higher Education
Apprenticeship
Employment with Training
Employment
Further Education
Vocational Learning
Choices
Benefits
Gain a qualification Earn money
Practical Experience
Increased Career
ProspectsGain
Employment
Do a Full time college course or A Levels
x x x
Complete a Apprenticeship University x x x
Why do you need to know about apprenticeships?
Statutory requirement for schools to provide independent information, advice and guidance.
Apprenticeships provide a great opportunity for students to continue gaining qualifications and begin their career.
Students need to remain in education/training – raising participation age.
Benefits for your students
An Apprenticeship is a route into employment, training and education giving young people:
A genuine job with nationally recognised qualifications
An opportunity to progress into Further/Higher education
Advance in a chosen career
Earn while they learn
Do you know……
• How old you have to be to start an apprenticeship?
• What the entry requirements for an apprenticeship are?
Do you know……
• How many people started an Apprenticeship in the last academic year?
• How many different kind of job roles and industries you find apprenticeships in?
How does the training work?
• Apprenticeships cover both hands on experience and training in all aspects of the job
• Employers provide ‘on the job’ training and pay the apprentice wages
• The remainder of learning is delivered by a College or Training Provider either at their premises, at the work place or via e-learning
• Apprentices are also assessed in the workplace by the College or Training provider
Levels of apprenticeships
Different levels of Apprenticeship available
Plus knowledge, competence, and employability skills
IntermediateApprenticeship
AdvancedApprenticeship
HigherApprenticeship
•Level 2
•12-18 months
•Equivalent to 5 GCSEs A* - C
•Level 3
•18-48 months
•Equivalent to 2 A-levels
•Levels 4,5,6,7
•24 months+
•Equivalent to foundation degree level+
Progression
Intermediate ApprenticeshipLevel 2
Advanced ApprenticeshipLevel 3
Higher ApprenticeshipLevel’s 4-7
Entry Points
Entry Points
Entry Points
Professional StatusTHE
SKY’S THE LIMIT
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How do you apply for an apprenticeship?
• Follow the following 5 easy steps to get started:
1. Log on to apprenticeships.org.uk
2. Click ‘Search for vacancies’, start searching. You can search using keywords, job role or postcode
3. Click ‘Register now’ under ‘New User?’ fill in your details and create your username and password
4. You’ll get a confirmation email, click the link in the email to activate your account
5. You’re ready to go, search for Apprenticeships that take your fancy and use the reusable application form. Set alerts so you’ll get an email or text for any relevant new vacancies.
Do you know……
• How many live Apprenticeship vacancies there currently are in Worcestershire?
• How many applications for Apprenticeships Kidderminster College has received so far this academic year?
Not yet ready for an apprenticeship
Suitable for Traineeship Unsuitable for 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
Age 16-18 and qualified below Level 3 or 19-23 and have not yet achieved a full Level 2
Aged 24+ (unless they are subject to Learning Difficulty Assessments and are aged 16 or over and under 25)
Can be ready for employment or an Apprenticeship within six months of engaging in a Traineeship
Already in a job