1. 1. Apprenticeships What, Who And Why
2. 2. What is an apprenticeship?
3. 3. An apprenticeship is a job that allows you to learn and gain work experience by working alongside experienced staff.
4. 4. During an apprenticeship you would receive a salary, gain job-specific skills and study towards one or more professional qualifications.
5. 5. An apprenticeship can take up to four years to complete.
6. 6. There are currently three levels of apprenticeships available depending on your current skills and qualifications: Intermediate Level Apprenticeship (level 2), Advanced Level Apprenticeship (level 3), Higher Apprenticeship (level 4 or above).
7. 7. Who can apply for an apprenticeship? Apprenticeships are open to anyone who is 16 years old or over is not in full time education and is eligible to work in the UK.
8. 8. Why should I take an apprenticeship?
9. 9. Ongoing training to help you gain relevant skills and qualifications.
10. 10. Career progression
11. 11. On successful completion of an apprenticeship you would gain a salary increase.
12. 12. You would be entitled to at least 20 days paid holiday as well as bank holidays.
13. 13. In the long run, those with Advanced Apprenticeships are up to 100,000 better off than those following other routes.
14. 14. You can learn at a pace best suited to you with the help of your mentor/employer.
15. 15. Qualifications: National Vocational Qualifications (NVQs) at Level 2, 3, 4 or 5. Functional Skills qualifications, e.g. in Maths, English or ICT a technical certificate, such as a BTEC or City & Guilds Progression Award.
16. 16. Knowledge-based qualifications, such as a Higher National Certificate (HNC), a Higher National Diploma (HND) or a Foundation degree.
17. 17. Do I have to pay anything? The National Apprenticeship service pays all the costs of training apprentices between the ages of 16 and 18.
18. 18. The National Apprenticeship service pays half the cost of training apprentices who are 19 to 24 years old, with the employer paying the remaining costs.
19. 19. How much will I earn? As an apprentice, you would be paid for the hours you work, which would be a minimum of 30 hours per week and training, which is usually 1 day per week.
20. 20. Those aged 16 18 years of age are paid the minimum wage rate for an apprentice, which is currently 2.68 per hour but many employers pay more. The average weekly wage, according to the National Apprenticeship Service, is around 170 a week (4.50 per hour).
21. 21. If you are 19 years old or over, you would be paid the minimum wage for an apprentice for the first year. From the second year you would be paid the minimum wage rate for your age.
22. 22. After you complete your apprenticeship you can go on to higher education at a college or university. Good luck! FindMyDreamJob.co.uk