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All you need to know about Apprenticeships… but didn’t know who to ask. What is an Apprenticeship? Work Based training programme You must be employed before you start Minimum of 1 year duration Comprises of qualifications grouped together called an Apprenticeship Framework.
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All you need to know about Apprenticeships… but didn’t know who to ask
What is an Apprenticeship? • Work Based training programme • You must be employed before you start • Minimum of 1 year duration • Comprises of qualifications grouped together called an Apprenticeship Framework
There are 10 steps to help you secure the career of your dreams • 1. Go to apprenticeships.org.uk • 2. Complete your registration and profile • 3. Activate your account • 4. Prepare your application form • 5. Ensure your profile details are correct • 6. Search and apply for vacancies online • 7. Browse your results • 8. Set-up ‘alerts’ • 9. Apply for vacancies • 10.Manage your future
The following slides illustrate what you will see on screen when using Apprenticeship vacancies
Visit apprenticeships.org.uk Click on ‘Search for vacancies’
Search for vacancies Log in Register for the first time
When applying for an Apprenticeship vacancy make your application FIT for the job: • Find out more about the employer and the job description before applying • Identify yourself, your skills and interests clearly. Be professional, but try to allow your personality to come out • Tailor your application to each vacancy – don’t just send the same CV and covering letter to each employer
Attending an interview • Plan your travel arrangements and how long it will take to get there – be on time! • Prepare for the interview or assessment - research the company and the job – have some examples of when you have used skills relevant to the job • Thoroughly read information regarding the interview /assessment centre • Take copies of your CV, the applications and vacancy printout to the interview • Prepare a couple of questions to ask at the interview • Dress smartly
Different levels of Apprenticeship available Intermediate Apprenticeship Advanced Apprenticeship Higher Apprenticeship • Levels 4,5,6,7 • 24 months+ • Equivalent to foundation degree level+ • Level 2 • 12-18 months • Equivalent to 5 GCSEs A* - C • Level 3 • 18-48 months • Equivalent to 2 A-levels Plus knowledge, competence, and employability skills
Examples of current College apprenticeships: • Intermediate Rail Engineering (Track) • Intermediate Customer Service • Intermediate Hairdressing • Intermediate Butchery • Intermediate Flooring • Advanced and Higher Fashion & Textiles
YOUR next steps? • Prepare / update your CV • Visit apprenticeships.org.uk • Find your apprenticeship vacancy and apply • Go get that Job!!!!!