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Apprenticeships A quick overview!
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2 A full-time job for a fixed term the main purpose of which is to complete a professional qualification in a given industry sector. Some companies offer apprenticeship training to their permanent staff (i.e. McDonalds, Morrison's, Tesco...)
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3 Industry sectorNo of vacancies (2012/3) Business Admin & Law160,000 Health Care & Public Services123,000 Retail & Commercial Enterprise101,000 Engineering/Manufacture66,000 Construction and B E14,000 Information & Communications Technology14,000 Leisure Travel & Tourism14,000 Education/Training8,000 Arts, Media & Publishing1,000
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4 ‘off-the-job’ training and an exam (Varies between 1 and 70 days) Taught ‘on-the-job’ by the supervisor and assessed for competence by the college or training provider Functional skills (English, maths and ICT) taught and tested Employees’ rights and responsibilities workbook Training
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5 Apprenticeship Type Value of qualification Equivalent to academic study Official GCSE entry Requirements Intermediate Apprenticeship Level 25 GCSEs A*-CGCSE pass at D - G Advanced Apprenticeship Level 32 A LevelsGCSE A - C Higher Apprenticeship Level 4Foundation Degree or HND A Levels (UCAS points score 240 +) What is an Apprenticeship worth and what are the minimum requirements for each level?
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Apprenticeship vacancies are available all year round Most of the large employers recruit apprentices in the summer Some applications close before Christmas Plan ahead! When are apprenticeships available?
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The minimum is £2.73 per hour This rate is for apprentices under 19 or those in the first year of level 2 or 3 apprenticeships. All other apprentices are entitled to the National Minimum Wage for their age. (Gov.uk) The average pay is £170 p.w. (NAS) A high rate is £346 p.w. (PWC)apprentices
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Family and Friends/word of mouth www.apprenticeships.org.uk www.getmyfirstjob.co.uk www.notgoingtouni.co.uk Company websites Training Providers Other methods – social media/Facebook/etc www.apprenticeships.org.uk www.getmyfirstjob.co.uk www.notgoingtouni.co.uk
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Preparing for your application 9 Work experience - reference CV – outlining your skills and abilities – your achievements to date Good communication – int erview experience Able to demonstrate a good work attitude Email address and mobile number Plan ahead
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A word from Charlie Mullins 10
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11 Thanks to NAS, Notgoingtouni, CALA Homes, HCSM, Cartridgeworld, Hinchley Wood School, PWC & Esher College for their help in producing this presentation
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