A programme of training delivered in the workplace during which the Apprentice receives quality hands-on experience and gains a recognised, national qualification. There are two levels - Intermediate Apprenticeship and Advanced Apprenticeship.
Who can do an Apprenticeship?
Anyone who is 16+ and not taking part in full-time education. A willingness to gain further knowledge and skills in the workplace is essential.
What qualifications are included?
The Apprenticeship Framework contains certain learning components including: NVQ2 (Intermediate Apprenticeships) NVQ3 (Advanced Apprenticeships) and Functional Skills.
How does it work?
Apprentices can start at any time during the year, after attending an interview and undertaking an initial assessment. Each Apprentice has a college assessor who visits them in the workplace every 4 weeks. This is to carry out assessments, provide support to both Apprentice and employer, and to ensure that the welfare/health and safety needs of the Apprentice are being met. Apprenticeships are real jobs with training.
How long does it take?
Each learner works to an individual Learning Plan. In general terms you can expect it to take 18 months per level to complete the full apprenticeship programme.
How much does it cost?
The qualification is Government funded (16-18), or Goverment and employer funded (19+). This is not a form of training the the learner would pay for themselves. An employer has to pay the Apprentice a realistic wage (minimum of £2.50 per hour (minimum of £95.00 per week). The national minimum wage does not apply to Apprentices until after their 19th birthday.
Find out more!
Please call 01702 445736 or email trainingforbusiness@southend-adult.ac.uk for further details and for an application form. These are available from the College or from Connexions/schools services around Southend.
