1. Apprenticeships Starter pack Purpose:
This is Apprenticeships STARTER Pack for typical use with Years Most slides are targeted at a mid-point Y9 group - with some optional younger Y7/8 and older Y10/11+ slides
Aim:
To INTRODUCE Apprenticeships as a Future Option
Presentation End-Point:
“YOU CAN NOW: Discover and explore all about Apprenticeships - to be an apprentice yourself!”

2. Introduce Apprenticeships as a future option About Discover Explore
Message and Purpose
Introduce Apprenticeships as a future option
About
Discover
Explore
Presenter guidance
Introduce the presentation and what they will learn over the next 30 minutes.
e.g. the following presentation will introduce you to Apprenticeships –
About what an Apprenticeship is, the different types of Apprenticeship available
(2) Discover the benefits and advantages of becoming an Apprentice
(3) Explore what goes into an Apprenticeship
Background Note
This presentation assumes no prior knowledge of Apprenticeships

3. Continue at school or college into the 6th form
Your options
Continue at school or college into the 6th form
Leave school and start a full time programme at College/Training provider
Leave school and find an Apprenticeship
Leave school and find employment with in-house training
Presenter guidance:
Ask the class what they may want to do in the future as a career and if they have considered further education
Speaker notes:
The Government is increasing the age to which all young people in England must continue in education or training, requiring them to continue until the end of the academic year in which they turn 17 from 2013 and until their 18th birthday from 2015.
Raising the participation age (RPA) does not necessarily mean you have to stay in school; (see options on slide)

4. Hands up if you think you know what an Apprenticeship is...
Presenter guidance
Interactive engagement – Discuss
Get the group to volunteer what an Apprenticeship is and capture their suggestions

5. Watch this film to get an overview of Apprenticeships
Presenter Guidance:
The picture links to a film on You Tube that gives a general overview of Apprenticeships. Click on the slide graphic to obtain the link if it is easier to set up in advance
If you do not have access to You Tube at your school you can also view the film on the Careers info website here: (please note this is launching next week)
If you do not have access to the internet use the previous slide as an interactive quiz.

6. An Apprenticeship is a way for young people
to earn while they learn in a real job, gaining
a real qualification and a real future
Speaker notes:
Who is an Apprenticeship for?
An Apprenticeship is available to anyone over 16 years old and living in England
Duration of an Apprenticeship
All apprenticeships must be at least 12 months long and lead to a national qualification but can vary in length depending on your existing skills levels, the level of Apprenticeship, and industry sector.

7. Learn job specific skills Gain a variety of transferable skills
The benefits are…
Earn a salary
Learn job specific skills
Gain a variety of transferable skills
Work towards nationally recognised qualifications
Progress into higher education
Advance in your chosen career
Speaker Notes:
Earn a salary
The national average is £200 per week (according to a national pay survey 2011). But this depends of the area, level of the Apprenticeship, sector and experience and can vary between £150 - £400 per week.
The minimum wage an apprentice can earn is £2.68 per hour (as at October 2013) for under 19’s and first year apprentices, £5.03 for 19 and 20 year olds and £6.31 for those aged 21 and over.
Job specific skills
These are skills that apply to the job e.g. a carpenter needs to know how to use the tools of his trade
Transferable skills
Transferable skills could be computer skills or communications skills
Nationally recognised qualifications
A qualification such as a City and Guilds certificate (also : National Vocational qualification (NVQ) and/or BTEC Award, Certificate or Diploma)
Progression
Apprenticeships show a clear path of progression with Higher Apprenticeships being equal to degree level and above
Advance in your chosen career
Employers favour Apprenticeships – one third of all apprentices receive a promotion within 12 months of finishing their Apprenticeship

8. Guess who?
Can you name the following people and guess what they started their career as?
Speakers notes:
Can you guess who the following people are and what they started their career as?
(Allow the class to call out some answers)
Answers (Left to right)
Jamie Oliver (Chef, author and TV personality) started helping out at his parents pub before completing an Apprenticeship in catering
Sir Alex Ferguson (Football coach) started as an Apprentice toolmaker in the shipyards in Glasgow
Billy Connolly (comedian) also started out as a welder in the same Glasgow shipyard as Sir Alex Ferguson
Elvis Presley (singer and film star) started out as an apprentice plumber
Rebecca Addlington OBE (Olympic gold medal swimmer) completed an Advanced Apprenticeship in Sporting Excellence
Alan Titchmarsh started as an apprentice gardener with Ilkley Council and completed a City and Guilds qualification in horticulture before moving to Kew Gardens to study a diploma in Horticulture
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9. How many people started an Apprenticeship in the last academic year?
Do you know…
How many different kind of job roles and industries you find Apprenticeships in?
How many people started an Apprenticeship in the last academic year?
Speaker notes:
Apprenticeships are available in 1500 job roles across 280 skills and industries from engineering to veterinary nursing, accounting to digital media.
Over 500,000 people started an Apprenticeship in 2011/12 (125,000 were year-olds)

10. Level of Apprenticeships
Different levels of Apprenticeship available
Intermediate
Apprenticeship
Advanced
Higher
Level 2
12-18 months
Equivalent to 5 GCSEs A* - C
Level 3
18-48 months
Equivalent to 2 A-levels
Levels 4,5,6,7
24 months+
Equivalent to foundation degree level+
Speaker notes:
There are 3 levels of Apprenticeships
Intermediate Level Apprenticeships – equivalent to 5 A*-C GCSEs
Advanced Level Apprenticeships – equivalent to 2 A-levels
Higher Apprenticeships – equivalent to foundation degree and 4-5 vocational qualifications. Higher Apprenticeships are in development for levels 6 and 7 equivalent to bachelors and masters degrees
Apprenticeships have a minimum of 12 months, and can take up to four years to complete depending on the level of Apprenticeship, the apprentices ability and the industry sector
Additional notes:
When looking for an Apprenticeship vacancy you will need to look at the entry criteria e.g. just because you already have GCSE’s at levels A-C does not automatically mean you can apply for an Advanced Apprenticeship in engineering. You would not want an untrained person to service your car or cut your hair so some sectors still require you to start at an introductory level.
Also, A-levels do not automatically mean you can move directly into a Higher Apprenticeship, there may be additional criteria depending on the sector.
Plus knowledge, competence, and employability skills

11. Progression Professional Status THE SKY’S LIMIT Higher Apprenticeship
Level’s 4-7
Entry Points
Your GCSEs, A-Levels…
Advanced Apprenticeship
Level 3
Entry Points
Speakers notes:
Here is a simple representation of how you can progress on an Apprenticeship
Intermediate Apprenticeships
The entry requirements for an Intermediate Apprenticeship are that you are over 16 and live in England. There may be other requirements depending on the sector and employer
Advanced Apprenticeships
To do an Advanced Apprenticeship you would generally need 5-GCSEs, including English and Maths, to grade C or an Intermediate Apprenticeship, but it can be dependent the particular sector, profession, the employer and Apprenticeship framework.
Higher Apprenticeships
Depending on the level (4-7) there are different requirements e.g. the minimum entry level requirement at level 4 would be either 2 A-levels or and Advanced Apprenticeship. But again it can be dependent the particular sector, profession, the employer and Apprenticeship framework.
Some employers may also require some previous work experience.
On completion of your Apprenticeship you’ll have demonstrated the knowledge, competence PLUS hold relevant qualifications and transferable skills to progress to the ‘next level’ in the same or similar profession / career or even diversify into something else!
Intermediate Apprenticeship
Level 2
Entry Points

12. Duration of Apprenticeship - months
Apprenticeship Levels in the
Food and drink industry
Duration of Apprenticeship - months
General Manager
(Food Operations)
Chef
School cook
Speaker’s notes:
Here is an example of how the different levels of an Apprenticeship could relate to job roles in the food and drink sector
Intermediate Level
(Level 2)
Advanced Level
(Level 3)
Higher Level
(Level 4 and above)

13. Apprenticeship Levels in the IT Sector
Duration of Apprenticeship - months
Helpdesk
Professional
Network Engineer
IT Service Manager
Speaker’s notes:
And here is an example of how Apprenticeship levels could relate to jobs in the IT sector
Background notes
Sector in the Spotlight - The National Apprenticeship service has a series of sector specific films to highlight Apprenticeships in key industry sectors (e.g. IT, Creative, Manufacturing, Engineering). Four up and coming stars show the varied careers and job opportunities in their industry and explain the importance of the sector in the country’s economy. To view the films visit the favourite video section of
Intermediate Level
(Level 2)
Advanced Level
(Level 3)
Higher Level
(Level 4 and above)

14. Case study Shane Trevitt
2006
Enrolled on plumbing course at local college
Left school aged 16 with GCSEs
Applied for Advanced Apprenticeship in Plumbing and Heating with
Won
gold
medal!
2011
Entered WorldSkills
Speaker notes:
Here is a case study of a real apprentice
After leaving school aged 16 with GCSEs, Shane Trevitt enrolled on a domestic plumbing courses at his local college.
He found he had an aptitude for the trade and applied for an Apprenticeship with one of the UK’s leading independent engineering, IT and facilities services businesses, NG Bailey. After passing an entry exam and having a successful interview, Shane was accepted onto an Advanced Apprenticeship in Plumbing and Heating in 2006, aged 17.
In August 2010, he finished his Apprenticeship having gained NVQ Levels 2 and 3 in Heating and Ventilating (Domestic Installation). He is currently employed as a building services project engineer for NG Bailey, which involves supervising teams of workers installing mechanical building services systems. He is also studying towards a Higher Apprenticeship in Construction and the Built Environment with the aim of continuing to climb the company ladder.
Shane won a gold medal at WorldSkills 2011 beating competitors from 26 countries. He has also taken part in a Q&A with the Deputy Prime Minister to discuss the future of Apprenticeships.
Now NG Bailey’s youngest Supervisor,
Shane has enrolled on a Higher Apprenticeship
in Construction and the Built Environment
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15. What goes into an Apprenticeship
Every Apprenticeship not only brings you ‘academic’ but employer (-led) recognised qualifications… plus relevant work experience plus a rich variety of transferable skills
All qualifications are industry standard - approved by the relevant sector (employer skills body, Sector Skills Councils) and comprise:
Technical Knowledge qualifications showing achievement of the technical skills, knowledge and understanding of theoretical concepts. And the required knowledge and understanding of the industry and its market, relevant to the skill, trade or occupation
These may be separate or in some Apprenticeship framework levels combined with Competence Qualifications – which demonstrate appropriate levels of competence in performing the skills, trade or occupation
In Apprenticeship frameworks to Level 3 modules for transferable skills and qualifications are mandatory. These comprise:
* Functional Skills – English, Maths and (where appropriate to the role) Information Technology
* ERR – Your Employee Rights and Responsibilities, including awareness of:
How your role fits within + benefits your organisation & industry; personal health & safety, etc.
An informed view of the types of career pathways that are open to you
* Personal Thinking and Learning Skills – Growing your personal capacity to develop skills such as independent enquiry, creative thinking, reflective learning, team working, self management and effective participation
* GLH - Specified numbers of Guided Learning Hours spent in on-the-job and off the job training

16. Kerri 00/00/2012 Kerri, facemediagroup Customer services administrator
I think apprenticeships are brilliant. They’re a chance to take a leap into the real world. I’m dealing with real-life customers and situations all the time, answering calls and s, checking deliveries, advising customers and interacting with them. It’s all about learning and moving forward, and I’m getting everything I need to move onto the next step.
Case study (optional slide)
Speaker notes
This slide shows Kerri – a real apprentices who has completed an Apprenticeship in Customer Services
She said: “I think apprenticeships are brilliant. They’re a chance to take a leap into the real world. I’m dealing with real-life customers and situations all the time, answering calls and s, checking deliveries, advising customers and interacting with them. It’s all about learning and moving forward, and I’m getting everything I need to move onto the next step.”
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17. What training will I have?
Your Apprenticeship will cover both hands on experience and training in all other aspects of the job.
Your employer provides your ‘on the job’ training and pays your wages.
The remainder of your learning is delivered by a College or Training Provider either at their premises, at the work place or via e-learning
You will be assessed in the workplace by your College or Training provider
Speaker notes
The points on the slide are self explanatory
Background notes
Apprenticeships are designed with the help of the employers in the industry, so they offer a structured programme that takes apprentices through the skills they need to do a job well
There are targets and checks to make sure that their employer is supporting the apprentice and that they are making progress. As an employee they will be in employment for most of their time since most training takes place on the job. The rest of the usually takes place at a local college or a specialist training organisation or can be given at the employers premises.

18. What about higher education?
Apprenticeships go up to degree level and beyond
Level 4 (Certificate of Higher Education)
Level 5 (Foundation Degree)
Level 6 (Bachelor’s Degree)
Level 7 (Master’s Degree)
Speaker notes:
Due to demand from business and backing from the government Higher Apprenticeships are expanding. Apprentices’ opportunities for career progression are increasing with the expansion of Higher Apprenticeships (levels 4-7). Equivalent to a degree, more of these specialised and highly skilled Apprenticeships are being offered each year, giving individuals the chance to continue their professional development and realise their full potential.
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19. How do I apply for an Apprenticeship?
Speaker notes:
Applying for an Apprenticeship is no different to applying for any other job, you should consider what your long term career goals are and how best to reach them then look for an Apprenticeship vacancy to get you started on the path to your dream career.
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20. Apprenticeship vacancies
Speaker notes:
There are up to 20,000 vacancies on the Apprenticeship vacancy site at any one time

21. Apprenticeship vacancies
Follow the following 5 easy steps to get started:
Log on to apprenticeships.org.uk
Click ‘Search for vacancies’, start searching. You can search using keywords, job role or postcode
Click ‘Register now’ under ‘New User?’ fill in your details and create your username and password
You’ll get a confirmation , click the link in the to activate your account
You’re ready to go, search for Apprenticeships that take your fancy and use the reusable application form. Set alerts so you’ll get an or text for any relevant new vacancies.
Speaker notes:
There are 5 easy steps to register on the Apprenticeship vacancies website and begin your search for your ideal job
Presenter guidance (see pack 2 Apprenticeship vacancies which gives in-depth guidance on the registration process)
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22. Applying for an Apprenticeship
You can also download the free smartphone app ‘AV Search’
Speaker notes:
If you have a smartphone you can download the ‘Av Search’ app for android or i-phone or scan the QR code and search for vacancies while on the move

24. Summary
You can now: Discover and explore all about Apprenticeships – to be an apprentice yourself!
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25. Any Questions?

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If you would like further information about Apprenticeships please visit apprenticeships.org.uk
To see the current jobs available please visit Apprenticeship vacancies or download the smartphone app ‘AV Search’ from the Apple or Google store.
For further assistance you can view the film ‘How to apply for an Apprenticeship’ which provides a step by step guide through the Apprenticeship vacancies service and explains what applicants can expect at every stage of the process.
You can also download a copy of the guide ‘How to write a winning Apprenticeship application’.
If you would like further advice on what Apprenticeship to do or other career choices contact nationalcareersservice.direct.gov.uk or call
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27. Nana 00/00/2012 Nana, Anthony Vrahimis Design Consultancy
Production assistant
It’s real hands-on experience here, learning skills in a working environment. Having the chance to oversee some tasks has helped me develop my managerial skills, too. It’s given me the ability to manage my own time wisely to reach targets and deadlines. It’s all good preparation for what I want to do next: set up my own business.
Presenter:
The following slides are alternate case studies that could be used
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28. Shane 00/00/2012 Shane, BT Operate IT technician
University never appealed to me, so after I finished school I joined BT as an apprentice IT technician. While I was on the course, BT paid for me to study for a foundation degree. And I’ve had some amazing experiences, like building a medical centre in Peru and a school in Ecuador, and presenting in front of 200 people. I’ve got loads more confidence now, and it’s all down to the support and respect everyone in the company has shown me. It’s been the making of me.
Optional Case Study
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29. Miles 00/00/2012 Miles, Bentley Motors Junior engineer
Since I started working at Bentley I’ve done placements in different departments so the work is always varied. I chose to do an Apprenticeship because it means that while I’m studying towards a foundation degree at college, I also get paid and get hands-on experience. I’ve always been interested in cars so where better to train than Bentley?
Optional Case Study
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30. Josh 00/00/2012 Josh, Universal Race Technology A composite laminator
I’ve always been interested in motorsport, and I’ve been part of some great projects here. I’ve been at URT for five years now, and this is where I want to stay. The support I’ve had, the jobs I’ve worked on and the responsibilities I’ve taken on – they’re all helping me towards a supervisory role in the company and, hopefully, a long, promising future here.
Presenter Guidance
Optional case study
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