Apprenticeships

Higher and degree level apprenticeships Career degrees? A good opportunity to talk about the stereotypes surrounding the word ‘apprenticeships’. Would ‘degree apprenticeships’ be better labelled ‘career degrees’?

Aims and outcomes What we’ll achieve today Find out more about apprenticeships in general. Understand how to get onto an apprenticeship. Dispel popular myths about apprenticeships.

What are apprenticeships? A real job with a real salary and real training. For anyone 16 or over by the end of the summer holidays. Apprentices work towards achieving a qualification, earn while you learn. The minimum wage for apprentices is £3.50. This includes the first year of apprenticeship training no matter what age you are. After the first year National Minimum Wage applies.

Getting an apprenticeship There are a number of ways to find apprenticeships: UCAS Job vacancies Large local employers findapprenticeships.co.uk The ‘Find an Apprenticeship Service’ on the main government website

Getting an apprenticeship Do your research! Apprenticeships are jobs. Look at the job advert to see: Salary Location Qualifications and progression to further qualifications? Hours Expectations Don’t be afraid to ring the employer to ask what a typical week would look like!

The qualifications available Level Qualifications Work-based learning Vocational learning Academic learning Entry Basic skills Basic skills Basic skills 8 Doctorate 7 Degree apprenticeship Master’s 6 Degree apprenticeship Honour’s degree/ Top-up degree 5 Foundation degree/HND Diploma in HE 4 HNC Certificate in HE 3 Advanced apprenticeship Vocational A Level AS/A2 levels 2 Apprenticeship BTEC first diploma GCSE A-C 1 Traineeship GCSE D-F Higher apprenticeship Table of the qualifications available through apprenticeships and their academic/vocational equivalent. Work for a company and attend teaching at a college or university (usually once a week). Entry requirements dependent on the sector – some will require work experience, others will need you to demonstrate key skills. Higher (levels 4 and 5) and degree (level 6) apprenticeships.

Managing sports volunteers A typical week in the life of an apprentice 9 - 10 10 - 11 11 - 12 1 - 2 2 - 3 3 - 5 Mon Tue Wed Thurs Fri Admin support Project work Managing sports volunteers Meeting with mentor Health and safety Academic day Sports coaching Competitor research Typically 4 days of work, 1 day of study. Or ‘block release’ for study, e.g. six weeks on a campus. Study usually takes place at colleges or universities. Training is done with employer or private trainer.

Local examples Lloyds Banking Higher Apprenticeship – Project Management Trainee: Structured 24 month higher apprenticeship scheme (level 4) Classroom-based learning alongside training on-the-job in a variety of placements A starting salary of £17,000 Requires minimum of C grade in English, maths and science (double or separate) at GCSE or equivalent and 96 UCAS points (equal to AA grades) at A Level or equivalent.

Local examples PwC Technology Degree Apprenticeship – Computer Science Degree: Level 6 Digital and Technology Solutions Degree Work placements at PwC Birmingham/ Leeds and an additional one year placement scheme. Study through the University of Leeds Tuition fees are funded by PwC. Apprentices will also receive a salary Requires minimum of AAA, preferably an A in maths or computing at A Level and grade C or above in GCSE English.

What would your future look like? Apprenticeships must last for a minimum of 12 months and can last up to 4 years.

What would your future look like? Over 90% of apprentices go into work or further training (higher and degree apprenticeship standards).

What would your future look like? Higher apprentices can go on to earn £150,000 more over their lifetimes compared to those with level 3 vocational qualifications.

What would your future look like? Over a third of higher apprentices currently get promotions once the course is completed.

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Information gathered from: The University of Leeds Lloyds Bank job search The government’s apprenticeship website For further information: https://www.gov.uk/apply-apprenticeship http://www.leeds.gov.uk/leedspathways/Pages/Leeds- apprenticeships.aspx https://www.wakefieldfirst.com/apprenticeships-hub/ https://www.bradford.gov.uk/jobs/apprenticeships/apprenticeshi p-vacancies-in-west-yorkshire/

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