Apprenticeships – Jobs with Training A Great Idea for Young People Presented by Sue Taylor

2 Raising the Participation Age (RPA) National Apprenticeship Service Comes into effect from Summer 2013 If you are currently in Year 10, you will have to continue in education or training until the end of the school year in which you turn 17. If you are currently in Year 9 or below, you will have to continue until your 18th birthday, as the majority of young people already do. BUT you don’t have to stay at school after Y11. You have a choice

3 RPA – Your Choices National Apprenticeship Service Sixth Form Apprenticeship Full time College Part time College Short courses Employment with training Apprenticeships a choice amongst many!

4 Objectives National Apprenticeship Service Key benefits of an Apprenticeship What is an Apprenticeship programme? Where can it take you? Searching and applying for vacancies

5 Who is eligible? Anyone above 16 years old. Eligible to work in England. Employed in a relevant job. Not already in full time education. Don’t already hold a Degree. National Apprenticeship Service

6 Costs National Apprenticeship Service Learning is paid for if you are an apprentice and under 19 years of age. For apprentices starting after their 19 th birthday there are charges payable by the employer.

7 Who trains you? National Apprenticeship Service Your employer trains you as well as any of the following: Independent training providers Local colleges National training companies Charitable organisations

8 How long does it take? National Apprenticeship Service This depends on: The course you are doing The level of the course Your own ability Generally a minimum of 12 months

9 Sector areas What types of Apprenticeships are there? Over 200 types of Apprenticeships and 1,200 job roles! Accounting Agriculture Animal Care Beauty Therapy Building Services Engineering Business Administration Catering Childcare Cleaning and Support Services Construction - Trades Customer Service Dental Nursing Driving Goods Vehicles Electrical Installation Engineering Environmental Conservation Equine/Horse Care Extractive and Mineral Processing Fitness Instructor Flight and Ground Crew Floristry Food Manufacture Furniture Manufacture Green Keeping Hairdressing Health and Social Care Horticulture Hospitality Information Technology IT Helpdesk Operator IT Network Planning & Management Management Motor Vehicle Body and Paint Motor Vehicle Fitting Motor Vehicle Maintenance Motor Vehicle Repair Pharmacy Technician Plumbing Resort Reps Retail Sales and Telesales Software Development Team Leading Web Designer Youth Support Work National Apprenticeship Service

10 Higher Apprenticeship Level 4 Higher National Certificates; Foundation Degrees Advanced Apprenticeship Level 3 A Levels; BTEC (National Diploma); Apprenticeship Intermediate Apprenticeship Level 2 GCSEs (A*-C ), BTEC Cert.; Apprenticeship Foundation Learning Level 1 GCSEs (D-G), BTEC Award, Entry levelQualifications provide progression to Foundation Learning Progression Routes National Apprenticeship Service

11 Higher Apprenticeships Introduced in 2009, designed to meet employers’ need for higher level skills. Offer both on and off the job training. Varying length of time to complete. National Apprenticeship Service

12 Current Higher Apprenticeships Higher Apprenticeships National Apprenticeship Service Accounting4 Agriculture4 Business and Administration4 Care Leadership & Management5 Construction Operations Management4/5 Contact Centre Operations4 Engineering Technology4 Food and Drink4 IT, Software, Web and Telecoms4 Life Sciences4 Logistics5 Management5 Providing Financial Advice4 Vehicle Maintenance & Repair4 Under development : Property Services, Banking, Legal Advice, Nuclear Power Operations, Spa Therapy, Hairdressing, Beauty Therapy.

13 The Apprenticeship Programme Competence (NVQ) Knowledge (Tech. Cert) Employment Rights and Responsibilities Transferrable Skills (PTLS/Functional/Key) Components of a framework Each level of Apprenticeship programme will include some or all of these components: National Apprenticeship Service

14 The Apprenticeship Programme Competence Assessed in your workplace, using a portfolio Relevant to the work you do Focusing on the skills you need Progress at your pace – working through each unit. National Apprenticeship Service

15 Knowledge The Apprenticeship Programme Assessed through course work and possibly an exam Teaches you underpinning knowledge. Gives you a better understanding of your job Technical Certificates can be BTEC National Diplomas, or other industry qualifications. National Apprenticeship Service

16 Transferrable skills The Apprenticeship Programme Application of Number Communication ICT Problem Solving Working With Others Personal learning and thinking Assessed through course work and an exam. Vital for any job, further training and life in general. National Apprenticeship Service

17 Employment Law and Discrimination Health and Safety and Working Hours Holidays and Sickness Maternity and Paternity leave Assessed through course work Explains your rights as a learner Details your responsibilities as an employee Important information for when you run your own business one day! Employment Rights and Responsibilities The Apprenticeship Programme National Apprenticeship Service

18 Wages for Apprentices The National Minimum Wage (NMW) for apprentices is £2.73 per hour, although many apprentices are paid more. As skills develop, many employers tend to increase wages – in fact, research has found that apprentices earn an average of £170 net pay per week. The apprentice NMW applies to all 16 to 18 year olds and to those aged 19 and over in the first year of their Apprenticeship. National Apprenticeship Service

19 To do an Apprenticeship you need to have a job The course relies on you working in the industry There are many different ways of finding work: Finding Work National Apprenticeship Service

20 Apprenticeship Vacancies A one stop shop for anything you ever wanted to know about Apprenticeships Apprenticeship vacancies across the Country available in one place Apply online for current vacancies National Apprenticeship Service

21 All vacancies advertised on the system are real jobs that come with training and where you can earn a wage. real jobs training earn a wage.

22 Visit: National Apprenticeship Service Search vacancies

23 Register as a New User National Apprenticeship Service

24 Register Your Details National Apprenticeship Service

25 Visit your account to activate your apprenticeship account Click on the link in the activation Thank you for activating your account, you are now able to log in Activate Your Account National Apprenticeship Service

26 Search for a Vacancy National Apprenticeship Service

27 Vacancy Details National Apprenticeship Service

28 Complete your Application Form National Apprenticeship Service

29 Once you have submitted your application Your application will be automatically sent to the Training Provider Your application will be looked at by the Training Provider and Employer You may be invited for an interview at this stage You will be notified if you were successful or unsuccessful Applying for a Vacancy National Apprenticeship Service

30 In the last year there were more vacancies than there were runners in the London Marathon vacancy

31 WorldSkills competitions have been held around the world since In 2011 they were held in the UK at ExCel London. Students compete from many countries in skills from floristry to floor tiling, and landscaping to caring. Sam Eaton from Thatcham Motor Academy in Berkshire won Bronze at this year’s competition. National Apprenticeship Service

32 Why Apprenticeships? Learning and earning! Many types of career choices (200+) Paid a minimum of National Minimum wage Gain a nationally recognised qualification Ofsted inspected Work at your own pace, unit by unit Practical – learning by doing Progress into higher education, or up the career ladder! National Apprenticeship Service

Some Apprentices You Might Already Know National Apprenticeship Service

34 Jamie Oliver Maybe one of the country’s most famous chefs but did you know that he started his career as an apprentice? Growing up in his Dad’s pub he knew that he wanted to work in food and after going to catering college, started his apprenticeship, learning hard in the kitchens. He trained under some great chefs and soon went on to write cookbooks, have his own TV shows and open his own restaurants. Jamie now offers numerous catering apprenticeships to young people through his restaurant Fifteen. National Apprenticeship Service

35 John Frieda You’ve probably bought some of his hair products or at least seen him doing his magic on TV. The celebrity hairdresser John Frieda started of his hugely successful career as an apprentice. John’s father was also a hairdresser and when John left school he started training in the salon. Through hard work, talent and a few lucky breaks, John Frieda has worked his way up to cut the hair of some of the country’s hottest stars. National Apprenticeship Service

36 Alan Titchmarsh After leaving school aged 15 Alan went to work as an apprentice gardener with Ilkley Council in 1964, a few years later he began a City & Guilds course in Horticulture at Shipley College. Alan furthered his education by doing further horticultural studies through Hertfordshire College of Agriculture, he came a Supervisor and staff trainer at Kew Gardens before taking up a career in gardening journalism. Through hard work and good contacts he went on to become the gardening advisor on BBC’s Ground Force where he worked on many gardens including Nelson Mandela’s. National Apprenticeship Service

37 Sir Alex Ferguson We now know him better as the Manager of Manchester United, but he actually began work as an apprentice tool worker on the Clyde Shipyards. While playing as an amateur for Queen’s Park, Sir Alex was working as an apprentice. National Apprenticeship Service

38 Ross Brawn Ross Brawn was the owner of Brawn GP, the racing team that won the Formula One Constructors and Drivers Championships in Ross started off as a trainee engineer in an engineering company in Bicester, Oxfordshire. He then joined a Formula 3 racing team as a mechanic, he then moved to the Williams Racing team as a machinist and from there his career took off. Later he would work for Ferrari and Honda helping them win many events. The drivers who have driven his cars include Jenson Button and Michael Schumacher. National Apprenticeship Service

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