Apprenticeships Explained Apprenticeships Information for Year 9 – 13 Presented by Name here 00/00/2013

2 | Presentation title. 00/00/2013 The Apprenticeship Information Ambassadors Network works with The National Apprenticeship Service to promote Apprenticeships. We provide a Quality Assured free information service on Apprenticeships. We have full understanding as Training Providers of the current Apprenticeship offer and are able to use our industry knowledge to give clear and impartial information to assist you to signpost young people effectively. Apprenticeship Information Ambassador Network

3 | Presentation title00/00/2013 What is an Apprenticeship? How does an Apprenticeship work? What are the range of Apprenticeships available? What are the benefits of an Apprenticeship? What are employers looking for? How do you become an apprentice? The Apprenticeship vacancy (AV) system I am interested! Where can I find out more? Today I will cover…

4 | Presentation title Raising the Participation Age (RPA) What is RPA? From the 2013/14 academic year, all young people are required to continue in education or training. This could be –full-time study in a school, college or with a training provider –full-time work or volunteering combined with part-time education or training –An Apprenticeship 00/00/2013

5 | Presentation title Traineeships Traineeships are a new programme available from September 2013 for people aged between /00/2013

6 | Presentation title Options Post 16+ Young people have choices to make at the end of Year 11 00/00/2013 Continue at school into the 6 th Form Move to another 6 th Form Leave school and start a full time programme at College /Training Provider Leave school and find an Apprenticeship Leave school and find employment with in–house training

7 | Presentation title Options Post 16+ Young people have choices to make at the end of Year 12 00/00/2013 Continue at school into Year 13 Leave 6 th form and start a full time FE programme at College/Training Provider Leave FE or 6 th Form and find employment with in-house training Leave FE or 6 th Form and find an Apprenticeship

8 | Presentation title Options Post 16+ Young people have choices to make at the end of Year 13 00/00/2013 Leave 6 th form and start a full time FE programme at College/Training Provider Leave 6 th Form/FE and progress into HE Leave FE or 6 th Form and find employment with in-house training Leave FE or 6 th Form and find an Apprenticeship

9 | Presentation title Apprenticeships – Let’s dispel some myths! Apprenticeships are only available to year olds – Myth There is no upper age limit on Apprenticeships Apprentices are poorly paid – Myth Apprentices have a minimum salary of £2.68 per hour The average is £200 per week Advanced Apprentices earn on average earn £100,000 more than those without over their career Apprenticeships are not as valued as FE/HE – Myth An Apprenticeship is vocational learning which can lead to nationally recognised qualifications equivalent to GCSEs, A Levels and HE 00/00/2013

10 | Presentation title What are Apprenticeships...? 00/00/2013

11 | Presentation title What are Apprenticeships...? Different to any other learning A real job, a real employer and nationally recognised qualifications and training Paid a salary Contract of employment, holiday, sick etc. Develop skills and gain qualifications specific to job role and industry 00/00/2013

12 | Presentation title What are Apprenticeships...? Nationally recognised Qualifications Support from a training provider or College Progression opportunities to higher level skills Either in an Intermediate or Higher Apprenticeship HE / university 00/00/2013

13 | Presentation title How does an Apprenticeship work? Apprenticeships are made up of a series of qualifications and modules that make up a Framework 00/00/2013 Competency Technical Knowledge Functional / Key Skills / Functional G.C.S.E Employee Rights & Responsibilities Personal Learning & Thinking Skills Guided Learning Hours Additional: Entry Conditions Equality & Diversity Progression

14 | Presentation title How does an Apprenticeship work? It’s a real job The majority of time is spent in the workplace doing a job with the support of the employer. Employer committed to providing appropriate support and experiences to enable the apprentice to build their knowledge and skills An Apprenticeship should last a minimum of 12 months 00/00/2013

15 | Presentation title How does an Apprenticeship Work? 00/00/2013 Most of the training is delivered and assessed in the work place There is also an element of ‘off the job’ training which usually takes place with a training provider or at a college Joint relationship between Employer, Provider and Apprentice

16 | Presentation title Different levels of Apprenticeships & Progression 00/00/2013 Different levels of Apprenticeship available Intermediate Apprenticeship Level 2 12 – 18 months Equivalent 5 GCSEs A* - C Advanced Apprenticeship Level 3 18 – 48 months Equivalent 2 A levels Higher Apprenticeship Level 4,5, 6 & 7 24 months +

17 | Presentation title Higher Apprenticeships There has been rapid developments in Higher Apprenticeships with over 30 different Apprenticeship Frameworks available. These provide young people with – The chance to gain professional accreditation and membership New opportunities for career progression The potential to achieve graduate and post graduate qualifications A clear pathway for young people to achieve their ambitions in the workplace Higher earning capacity Recognition and status A unique way of developing professional level, job specific skills while remaining in employment and earning a salary 00/00/2013

18 | Presentation title Variety of Higher Apprenticeships include Agriculture Accounting Advertising and Marketing Communications Advanced Manufacturing Engineering Banking Business and Administration Business Leadership and Management Construction Technical and Professional Contact Centre Operations Employment Related Services Express Logistics Facilities Management Fashion and Textiles Technical Food and Drink Hospitality Management Human Resource Management Insurance IT Software Web and Telecoms Professionals Life Sciences Management Mineral Product Technology Professional Services: Audit, Tax, Management Consultancy Project Management Providing Financial Advice Public Relationships Supply Chain Management The Water Industry 00/00/2013

19 | Presentation title Apprenticeship job roles... What kind of job role can young people find an Apprenticeship in? 00/00/2013

20 | Presentation title Variety of Apprenticeships.. 00/00/2013 There are over 280 different types of Apprenticeship to choose from Apprenticeships are available in 1500 different job roles Apprenticeships are available across 170 different industries

21 | Presentation title Variety of Apprenticeships including … Accounting Activity Leadership Advertising Agriculture Animal Care Aviation Operations Barbering Beauty Therapy Building Energy Management Systems Business Administration Cabin Crew Campaigning Children & Young People’s Workforce Civil Engineering Community Arts Construction Building Contact Centre Costume & Wardrobe Creative & Digital Media Cultural & Heritage Venue Operations Customer Service Driving Goods Vehicles Electrotechnical Equine Fashion & Textiles Floristry Fundraising Gas Services Engineering Hairdressing Health – Clinical Dental Nursing Emergency Care Optical Retail, Pharmacy Services Health & Social Care Horticulture Hospitality & Catering IT Software Web and Telecoms Leisure Management Live Events & Promotion Management Marketing Playwork Plumbing & Heating Professional Services Property Services Providing Financial Advice Public Relations Rail Services Retail Sales & Telesales Sports Development Technical Theatre The Gas Industry Travel Services Vehicle Body & Paint Veterinary Nursing Warehousing & Storage Youth Work 00/00/2013

22 | Presentation title Some Apprenticeships cover a variety of employment areas, depending on the employer and the job role eg. Business Administration Medical Secretary Legal Secretary Personal Assistant Marketing Administrator (organising events) HR Assistant IT Application Specialist IT Clerk Data Administer Web Technician IT Application helpdesk support Website manager 00/00/2013

23 | Presentation title Some Apprenticeships cover a variety of employment areas, depending on the employer and the job role Creative & Digital Media Production Runner/Assistant Post Production Runner Broadcast Assistant Archive Assistant Animation Assistant Assistant to the Camera Crew Junior Designer Junior Researcher Web Coordinator Trainee/Assistant Photographer Digital Assistant Production Secretary 00/00/2013

24 | Presentation title Some Apprenticeships cover a variety of employment areas, depending on the employer and the job role Engineering Construction Welder Mechanical Fitter Project Control Assistant Steel Erector Plating Pipefitting 00/00/2013

25 | Presentation title Benefits of Apprenticeships for Learners 00/00/2013 Earn while they Learn Achieve Nationally recognised and transferable qualifications A career not just a job Progress within their career Paid holidays A wide choice of industries and employers Develop skills and gain qualifications specific to job role and industry No HE/University Fees Appropriate for High Achievers. Apprenticeships can lead to higher level skills

26 | Presentation title What are Employers Looking for? 00/00/2013 Good Communicator Drive and Commitment Motivation Reliability Eager to learn new things Work Ready Trustworthy

27 | Presentation title What are the steps to become an Apprentice? Search and apply for Apprenticeship vacancies at Site hosts the Apprenticeship vacancies (Av) system live vacancies across England at any time Real jobs with paid wage and contract of employment Training provider or College identified to deliver training aspect Apprenticeships tv channel for further details on how to apply for an Apprenticeship vacancyhttp://apprentice.tv/ Easy steps to register, search and apply 00/00/2013

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29 | Presentation title Young person is interested in Apprenticeships. Where can they find out more? Go to FAQ for YP, Parents/Carers Details on all 250+ Apprenticeships Real life stories videos Apply for Apprenticeship Jobs Or visit or call /00/2013

30 | Presentation title Traineeships – Just launched! A new programme designed to prepare people aged for work including Apprenticeships There are 4 elements to a Traineeship High Quality Work Experience Placement Work preparation Training eg. CV writing, interview prep, interpersonal skills English and Maths for young people who have not achieved a GCSE Grade C Other vocational /industry specific content and qualifications

31 | Presentation title Traineeships – Just launched! Traineeships are designed for young people that after help on the programme can secure an Apprenticeship or work Traineeship are developed with employers and will last between 6 weeks to 6 months with its contents tailored to the needs of the employer and young person Young people can search and apply via Av

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