Apprenticeships
Apprenticeships are aimed at young people aged 16 – 19, so for those students that don’t want to continue with full time education an Apprenticeship is a great way to continue their learning, gain further qualifications and begin to earn a salary.
Apprenticeships can take between 1-3 years to complete, with the aim of them leading to permanent employment. Entry qualifications can vary, but for an Intermediate Apprenticeship most providers look for 5 good GCSEs passes (usually including English and Maths).
Apprenticeships have changed radically over the past decade and attract support and funding from many sources, including government, employers and education/training providers, which means there is a vast array of option available across an array of industry sectors: Agriculture, Retail, Media, Leisure, Travel, Business, Finance, Health, ICT and many more.All apprentices must be paid the national minimum wage.
For further information on Apprenticeships please contact Louise Baker: lbaker@swaveseyvc.co.uk.
A Guide to Apprenticeship Levels
Apprenticeships are separated into 6 levels, and those levels then fall under four separate categories from Intermediate to degree apprenticeships. At the age of 16 you could consider an Intermediate or Advanced level apprenticeship programme. There are no entry requirements for the intermediate apprenticeship, however you will need at least 5 GCSE’s at grade 4 (previously C grade) or above to qualify for the advanced apprenticeship.
Traineeships
A traineeship is a skills development programme that includes a work placement. It can last from 6 weeks up to 1 year, though most traineeships last for less than 6 months. The aim of the programme is to helps prepare a student for the world of work and improve their chances of getting an apprenticeship.
As a trainee, you’ll get:
- Training to prepare you for work, including CV writing and what to expect in the workplace
- Support to improve your English, Maths and digital skills
- A high-quality work placement of at least 70 hours
You will not be paid for the work placement but employers may be able to support you with expenses for things like travel and meals. For further information on traineeships please contact Louise Baker: lbaker@swaveseyvc.co.uk.