1. Apprenticeships Peter Davies, Employer Account manager 25 April 2013

2. 2 Insert presentation title here 00/00/2012 Agenda Subtitle here National Apprenticeship Service About the National Apprenticeship Service What is an Apprenticeship

3. 3 Insert presentation title here 00/00/2012 The National Apprenticeship Service National Apprenticeship Service Launched in 2009 Part of the Department of Business Innovation & Skills End to end responsibility for delivery of Apprenticeships A dedicated service to drive the expansion of Apprenticeship opportunities Working in partnership with employers, providers and other key stakeholders Increasing the number, quantity and quality of people applying for vacancies

4. 4 Insert presentation title here 00/00/2012 4 What is an Apprenticeship? The Apprenticeship framework comprises: Competency (NVQ/Diploma) Technical Knowledge (Certificate/ Diploma) (Functional/ Key Skills/ Functional G.C.S.E) Maths/English/ICT At Level 2 & 3 only Personal Learning & Thinking skills At level 2 & 3 only Employee Rights & Responsibilities At Level 2 & 3 only Guided Learning Hours Additional: Entry Conditions, Equality & Diversity, Progression (Non Statutory)

5. 5 Insert presentation title here 00/00/2012 What is an Apprenticeship? A work-based training programme designed for employers by employers, leading to nationally recognised qualifications. To up-skill existing staff or bring in new recruits. Offered at three levels: – Intermediate Apprenticeships (Level 2) (5 GCSEs A-C) – Advanced Apprenticeships (Level 3) and (2 A-Levels) – Higher Apprenticeships (Level 4 and above) (HNC/HND/Degree) Usually lasting from one to four years. There are over 250 types of Apprenticeships suitable for hundreds of job roles from accountancy to animal care to engineering and construction.

6. Insert presentation title here 00/00/2012 Peter Davies Employer Account Manager peter.davies@apprenticeships.gov.uk T: 07768 467129 Angela Gill Employer Account Manager angela.gill@apprenticeships.gov.uk T: 0207 904 0995 or 07917 246078@apprenticeships.gov.uk angela.gill@apprenticeships.gov.uk National Apprenticeship Service