Year 11 PIAGPost 16 Pathways

Vicky Brenton

Careers & Transition Manager

What are the options?

Students must be in education or training

Full time:• Sixth form• College• Apprenticeship

Part time:• Employment or self-employment for 20 hours or more

a week• Volunteering for 20 hours or more a week

Level 1

Level 2

Level 3

Level 4

Level 5

Level 6

Entry level

Higher & degree apprenticeship

(NVQ 4/5/6)

Advanced apprenticeship

(NVQ 3)

Intermediate apprenticeship

(NVQ 2)

Traineeships (NVQ 1)

Degree

Foundation degree

HND

HNCCert/diploma

of HE

A levelsExtended

Dip/diploma/certificate

GCSE (grades A*-C/4-9)

First Diploma

GCSE (grades below C/level 4)

Foundation diploma

The way qualifications are organised

looks a bit like a ladder

You can progress up

this ladder in different ways

Skills for life

College - BTEC/Diploma Qualifications

• Work related / vocational qualifications

• A range of levels (entry-6)

• Usually one ‘subject’ chosen

• Coursework

• Work experience and links with industry

• Core industry related units plus options, shaping the emphasis of the qualification

• Some will allow progression to University

BTEC/ Diploma Sectors

Agriculture, Animals & Land-based

Business, Finance & Management

Catering, Hospitality & Travel

Computing & IT

Construction & Trades

Creative Arts, Media, Music & Performing Arts

Engineering & Manufacturing

Hair & Beauty

Health, Care & Early Years

Automotive Maintenance & Motorsport Engineering

Sport & Public Services

BTEC entry requirements

Level Typical entry requirements (GCSE)

3 Four GCSEs at grade C or 4 including English & Maths

2 Four GCSEs at grade D or 3 including English & Maths

1 Four GCSEs at grade E or 2 including English & Maths

English and Maths: Young people under the age of 18 must have achieved or be working towards passes (C or 4 grade) in English and Maths. Therefore; will be required to continue with these as part of a study/training programme if not yet achieved.

Local provision

• Wiltshire College (Chippenham, Lackham, Trowbridge)

• Bath College

• Swindon College

• New College (Swindon)

• UTC (Swindon)

College Open EventsCollege Next open day

Wiltshire College(Chippenham)

Wednesday 17th January (5pm-7pm)

Wiltshire College (Trowbridge)

Saturday 18th November (10am-12pm)

Wiltshire College (Lackham) Saturday 25th November (10am-12pm)

Bath College (City Centre campus)

Saturday 18th November (10am-1pm)

Swindon College Saturday 25th November (10am-1pm)

New College Wednesday 24th January (5pm-7pm)

UTC Thursday 16th November (5.30pm-7:30pm)

What are apprenticeships?Main components

- Gaining qualifications in the work place

- A real job with training

- Usually 1 day a week with training provider

eg College/ University

- Anyone over 16 years old

- Take 1-5 years (depending on level/sector)

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What does it involve?• A trainee position whilst working towards a

vocational qualification

• Assessment is competency based

• Numeracy and literacy study if required (many require C/4 grade in GCSE English/Maths)

• Paid salary: currently min. £3.50 per hour

– Average wage is £170 a week

• Employment a minimum of 30 hours a week

• Contract of employment, holiday, sick pay

Levels of apprenticeshipLevels 2 - 7

Traineeships

Preparation for apprenticeship or work

• Shorter course (up to 6 months)

• Work experience

• Work preparation training

• Often includes support with English and/or Maths

There are over 1500 different types of apprenticeships in a range of industries

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Which employers offer apprenticeships?

Local apprenticeship opportunities

A good range available, however, some are rarely found e.g. sport, media

Most common vacancies:• IT• Mechanic/vehicle related• Nursery assistant/childcare• Hairdressing• Business administration• Catering/hospitality/chef• Care/support worker• Customer service• Horse care/groom• Warehousing• Engineering

How to find and apply for apprenticeships

• Government apprenticeship website: www.gov.uk/apply-apprenticeship

• Colleges & other training providers offer some types of apprenticeships and hold vacancy lists

• Rate my apprenticeship: www.ratemyapprenticeship.co.uk/

• Source your own - look on company websites and/or contact employers

• Which University? Higher and degree apprenticeships guide www.university.which.co.uk

No idea? Questions? In need of some guidance?

• Vicky Brenton: vjb@hardenhuish.wilts.sch.uk• Careers guidance appointment (via tutor or Mrs

Young)• Thursday lunchtime drop-in (C3 from 30th Nov)• Careers Office & Library – apprenticeship guides

and college prospectuses• National Careers Service website and helpline -

Tel: 0800 100 900 or Text: 07766 413 219• www.careerpilot.org.uk – Parent Zone

Hardenhuish Careers Fair

• Wednesday 22nd November

• Peter Thompson Hall

• Come along after school (3-4pm)

• Lots of local businesses and employers