Apprenticeships – Jobs with Training
A Great Idea for Young People
Presented by
Date
Objectives for the session
By the end of the session you should all
know:
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What Apprenticeships are
•
Where you can find out more
•
How to search and apply for vacancies
What is an Apprenticeship?
What do YOU think
an Apprenticeship is?
Day 1 of
new job
• Experience – ZERO
• Skills – ZERO
• Usefulness - ZERO
APPRENTICESHIP
What is an Apprenticeship?
Simple version:
1/2/3 years
later
Qualified and useful
member of staff earning
money for the company
What is an Apprenticeship?
Official version:
• A programme of study alongside a job.
• You must be in employment to undertake an apprenticeship for
which you will be paid a wage.
• Made up of a number of elements which together provide the skills
necessary to progress in the workplace
• Open to all ages: 16-65+
Getting in and moving on
Higher Level
Apprenticeship
Level 4-7
Possible Routes
depending on
framework and
qualifications at
start
Advanced
Apprenticeship
Higher
Education
Level 3
Honours
Degree
Intermediate
Apprenticeship
Level 2
Information, advice and guidance
What makes up these elements of an Apprenticeship?
COMPETENCE
APPRENTICESHIP
FRAMEWORK
TECHNICAL
SKILLS
RIGHTS &
RESPONSIBILITIES
Knowledge – Technical element
The technical knowledge qualification, which will
enable the apprentice to learn the necessary
technical skills, knowledge and understanding of the
theory behind your role and the wider industry.
For this aspect, you will usually complete some study
at college and some professional exams
Competence element
• Competence based element - this is all about
how you develop on the job.
• You'll work with other employees and demonstrate
that you're able to do the work required in your
chosen occupation to the required level.
• You'll work together with your team and an
independent assessor to plan how you'll develop
and gather evidence of your skills as you progress.
Skills element
The skills element - this is about making sure you
develop the core skills you'll need for your career
like working in teams, problem-solving, and
communication as well as making sure you've
got the right level of literacy, numeracy and IT
skills.
What roles do these parties play in the Apprenticeship
Process?
APPRENTICE
TRAINING
PROVIDER
EMPLOYER
But are they for everyone?
• Q: Are Apprenticeships available to everyone?
• A: Yes but they may not be the right route for you depending
on what you are aspiring to.
Apprenticeship Job Roles
What job roles do you
think you could do
while on an
apprenticeship and
what jobs do you
think need other
qualifications?
What types of Apprenticeships are there?
Accounting
Agriculture
Animal Care
Beauty Therapy
Building Services
Engineering
Business Administration
Catering
Childcare
Cleaning and Support
Services
Construction - Trades
Customer Service
Dental Nursing
Driving Goods Vehicles
Electrical Installation
Engineering
Environmental Conservation
Equine/Horse Care
Extractive and Mineral
Processing
Fitness Instructor
Flight and Ground Crew
Floristry
Food Manufacture
Furniture Manufacture
Green Keeping
Hairdressing
Health and Social Care
Horticulture
Hospitality
Information Technology
IT Helpdesk Operator
IT Network Planning &
Management
Management
Motor Vehicle Body and Paint
Motor Vehicle Fitting
Motor Vehicle Maintenance
Motor Vehicle Repair
Pharmacy Technician
Plumbing
Resort Reps
Retail
Sales and Telesales
Software Development
Team Leading
Web Designer
Youth Support Work
Over 200 types of Apprenticeships and 1,500 job roles!
Apprenticeship Job Roles
Name up to three
employers who you
think offer
Apprenticeships
locally
Some employers you will have heard of who employ
apprentices.
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BMW
BT
British Gas
John Lewis
Land Rover Jaguar
McDonalds
National Grid
Network Rail
NHS
Price Waterhouse Coopers (PWC)
Tesco
Vodafone
Wages for Apprentices
• The National Minimum Wage (NMW) for apprentices is £3.30 per
hour, although many apprentices are paid more.
•
As skills develop, many employers tend to increase wages – in fact,
research has found that apprentices earn an average of £170 net
pay per week.
• The apprentice NMW applies to all 16 to 18 year olds and to those
aged 19 and over in the first year of their Apprenticeship.
Why Apprenticeships?
As an apprentice you will:
• Work alongside experienced staff
• Gain job-specific skills
• Earn a wage and get holiday pay
• Study towards a related qualification
• Progress into higher education, or up the career ladder!
Find out more
www.apprenticeships.org.uk
A one stop shop for anything you ever wanted to know about
Apprenticeships
Apprenticeship vacancies across the country available in one place
Apply online for current vacancies
www.apprenticeships.org.uk
Applying for a Vacancy
Once you have submitted your application
• Your application will be automatically sent to the Training Provider
• Your application will be looked at by the Training Provider and Employer
• You may be invited for an interview at this stage
• You will be notified if you were successful or unsuccessful
If you are not yet ready to start an Apprenticeship then a
Traineeship might be for you……
• Designed to help young people who want to get an Apprenticeship or job but
don’t yet have appropriate skills or experience
• For young people aged 16 to 24
• Traineeships last from six weeks to six months with content tailored to
individual needs, including:
• Work preparation training
• English and maths support needed for the workplace
• Meaningful work experience
APPRENTICESHIPSHIPS
QUESTIONS?
APPRENTICESHIPS
FREQUENTLY
QUESTIONS…
Question: ASKED
How do
I find an apprenticeship role – will the training
provider, school, Careers Service find it for me?
Answer: You are responsible for finding your own Apprenticeship but
there are people who will help you. Training Providers will have been
in touch with employers who are looking for an Apprentice,
employers often contact schools/colleges if they are seeking an
apprentice. The National Careers Service have lots of on line
resources which will help you.
Q.1 What is an Apprenticeship?
A
A TV
programme
B
An old way of
learning
C
Unpaid
work
D
Working in an
industry
Q.2 What level is an Advanced
Apprenticeship?
A
Level 1
B
Level 2
C
Level 3
D
Level 4
Q.3 How much will it cost for someone aged
16-18 to do an Apprenticeship ?
A
B
£95 per week
£ 3,000
D
It depends on
how many
assessments you
need
No charge
Q.4 What is the minimum you can be paid on an
Apprenticeship?
A
£95 per week
B
£ 2.68 per hour
C
£ 3.30 per hour
D
It depends on
the sector you
work in
Q.5 How much does it cost to register on the
national Apprenticeship vacancy website?
A
B
C
D
Depends on
how many
vacancies you
apply for
Free
£10 one off
£10 annual fee
Q.6 What is the web address for the national
Apprenticeship vacancy website?
A
B
C
www.gov.uk/apply-apprenticeship
www.apprenticeshipsonline.org
www.workandgetpaid.com
Q.7 What qualifications do you need to have in
order to be suitable for an Apprenticeship?
A
B
C
None
5 GCSEs, any grades,
any subjects
5 GCSE’s grades C and
above, including maths &
English, for most
Apprenticeships
Q.8 There are three people involved in the
apprenticeship; are they?
A
B
C
The Employer
The Apprentice
The Training Provider
The Employer
The Apprentice
The Government
The Apprentice
The Training Provider
The School
GUESS WHO
Work out who I am from clues about my life so far
Who am I?
• Could not find a favourite subject at school
• Permanently excluded from school at the age of 17
• First job was in a mail room
• Tried various music projects but failed at them and had to move back
in with my parents
• Did various other jobs e.g. artist and a runner on Broadway shows
before I got my big break
Who am I?
• Left school at 16 with two GCSEs
• Went to Westminster Catering College and obtained a
City & Guilds National Vocational Qualification (NVQ)
in Home Economics
• Absolutely love food!
Who am I?
• Completed all of my GCSEs and obtained three A levels
• Studied at university and gained a degree in Psychology
• Gold medallist and face of the London 2012 Olympics
Who am I?
• Earned extra money while at school by working at a
greengrocers
• Left school at 16
• Saved enough money (£50) and bought my first van
from which I sold car aerials and electrical goods and
carried on to build my business empire
Who guessed all four answers?
• Simon Cowell
• Jamie Oliver
• Jessica Ennis Hill
• Lord Alan Sugar
What do Jamie Oliver, Simon Cowell Jessica Ennis Hill
and Lord Alan Sugar have in common?
• All have famous parents?
• All love their vegetables?
• All took different routes to achieve their success?
• All started working at the age of 9?
CORRECT ANSWER
All took different routes to achieve their success
They pursued apprenticeships, gained loads of work
experience, volunteered, did traineeships, went on gap
years and started their own businesses.
In Summary
• Think about the subjects you enjoy in school when
planning for future careers (but don’t forget you may
have to do some you don’t enjoy as much in pursuit of
your goal)
• Consider all different options to achieve your goals
• Success is not just about how much money you make but
enjoying what you do