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Apprenticeships are ideal for anyone aged 16 or over, who is new to a job role or has been working in industry for a while and would like a recognised qualification or to develop their skills.
Are you aged 16 to 18?
Apprenticeships are extremely popular with school leavers who want to lay the foundations for a rewarding career in their chosen industry.
The key advantages of an apprenticeship is that it allows you as the apprentice to build up your skills and knowledge in the workplace, earn a wage while you learn, while also working towards a qualification.
Are you aged 19+?
If you thought apprenticeships are just for school leavers then think again.
Adult Apprenticeships have been designed for those who are aged 19 and over – so you’re never too old to become an apprentice.
The professional programme of choice for the experienced learner, an Adult Apprenticeship can open up a world of new possibilities in your chosen career.
What do the different levels mean?
There are three levels of apprenticeship:
- Intermediate Level Apprenticeships are equivalent to GCSE level (Level 2).
- Advanced Level Apprenticeships are equivalent to A level (Level 3).
- Higher Level Apprenticeships are equivalent to
Higher National Certificate level (Level 4).
How do apprenticeships work?
Within the Apprenticeship programme most training is now 100% work based, however the training can include day release or weekly blocks if attendance at College is required. Apprenticeships will receive ongoing support from tutors and assessors, both during the workplace visits and in College if required.
An Apprenticeship or an Advanced Apprenticeship enables the learner to work towards achieving qualifications in a chosen specialism, relevant to their job role, which in turn will bring benefits back to the organisation.
At Leicester College you have 2 different options to become an apprentice.
1. Direct employment – You find an employer and work for them directly while training as an apprentice. Local and national vacancies are advertised online on the apprenticeship website apprenticeships.org.uk
2. College employment – We find you an employer through our Apprenticeship Training Agency. We employ you and pay your wages and match you to a company.
For apprenticeships available at Leicester College:
Qualifications and Credit Framework (QCF)
Apprenticeships are vocational training which enable the learner to gain the necessary skills to succeed in their chosen career. They involve a combination of on and off the job training – apprentices work alongside experienced staff to gain job-specific skills and receive training.
An apprenticeship is a framework that contains separately certified units. Under the new QCF framework the learner can chose from a wide range of relevant units, applicable to the chosen pathway offering the learner more freedom, choice and flexibility in learning.
For further information regarding QCF please visit www.qcda.gov.uk
Functional Skills
English, Maths and ICT skills are important for any job. The learner will develop these along with the skills needed to improve learning, performance and how to work with others. Assessment will be through a combination of observations and portfolio based evidence. Feedback from employers and College staff will also play an important part in helping to complete the Apprenticeship.
Supporting the learner
An Apprenticeship or Advanced Apprenticeship may be eligible to earn points on the UCAS Tariff for entry into Higher Education. The UCAS Tariff is the system for allocating points to qualifications used for entry to Higher Education. It allows learners to use a range of different qualifications to help secure a place on an undergraduate course.
