1. National Apprenticeship Week 1 st -5th February

2. An Apprenticeship is? a knowledge-based element, typically certified through a qualification known as a ‘Technical Certificate’; (your written portfolio and test results) a competence-based element, typically certified through an NVQ; (your practical skills and practical test results ) and ….. Key Skills[7] Key Skills[7]

3. National Apprentice Week Leading to a recognised qualification Can be over a number of years Need not be a Craft ie electrical Can be to level 2 or to level 3 depending on what the employer wants or the standards for the industry dictate. More importantly an apprenticeship is a Job with Formal Training

4. National Apprenticeship Week What qualities do I need? Be physically fit Be familiar with construction terms, methods, tools and materials Have good adaptable, practical skills Be able to follow written and verbal instructions Be comfortable working at heights Be able to work as part of a team

5. National Apprenticeship Week more qualities….. Understand Health and Safety Issues Have good analytical skills Understand engineering drawings Be well organised Have good communication, presentation and negotiating skills Have commercial awareness

6. National Apprenticeship Week Before you Apply You need to make sure you are:- Serious and Committed. Able to show you have fully researched the area of work you want to do. Aware of your responsibilities to both yourself and your employer Realistic about the amount of work you may have to do

7. National Apprenticeship Week Finding your Job Your Own Contacts Trade Employers in the Yellow Pages and Business Directories, and Newspapers+ www.Yell.com www.Yell.com Bexley Youth Service ( Connexions) Local Authorities Websites

8. National Apprenticeship Week Useful Websites www.inourhands.lsc.gov.uk www.Yell.com www.apprenticeships.org.uk www.bconstructive.co.ukwww.bconstructive.co.uk construction www.bconstructive.co.uk www.summitskills.org.uk www.jtltraining.com.www.jtltraining.com. heating ventilation, plumbing www.jtltraining.com. www.best-ltd.co.ukwww.best-ltd.co.uk heating and ventilating www.best-ltd.co.uk www.directgov.org.uk www.ecitb.org.ukwww.ecitb.org.uk electrical www.ecitb.org.uk

9. National Apprenticeship Week The Employers Test Multiple Choice Case Studies Group Activities Handy Hints Find out what you will be doing in advance, you might have to revise! Find out what to bring with you, possibly a calculator. If you get stuck on a question, move on, go back to it later if you have time Check your answers.

10. National Apprenticeship Week Your Next Step:- Completing your application. If you need help with any aspect of your application, arrange to talk to a Careers Guidance Worker. If you need help with any aspect of your application, arrange to talk to a Careers Guidance Worker. Telephone:-01322 404000 for an appointment