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What is an Apprenticeship?
Apprenticeships provide a mixture of on and off-the-job training whilst in employment. They encompass an NVQ, Key Skills and a Technical Certificate, and have two levels:
Apprenticeships
Equivalent to GCSE and include an NVQ level 2, Key Skills and sometimes a Technical Certificate.
Advanced Apprenticeships
Equivalent to A Levels and include an NVQ level 3 Key Skills and a Technical Certificate.
What are Key Skills
Key Skills are a generic set of skills that are required for any job role and include Communication and Application of number.
What are Technical cetificates
The technical certificate is designed to test occupational knowledge and understanding. They are delivered through a taught programme of off-the-job training, unlike NVQs, which are delivered through on-the-job training. Technical certificates may be existing qualifications such as Foundation Health and Safety in Hospitality or new qualifications developed to meet the needs of a particular sector e.g. Food Hygiene.
All learners completing Apprenticeship programmes will be awarded the relevant NVQ, Key Skills and Technical Certificate.
To download a PDF of the:
Apprenticeships, A Young Person's Guide Leaflet
see the Resources section below.
The Learner Journey
Apprenticeships, A Young Person's Guide Leaflet
A4e Skills Introduction Leaflet
£2500 Employer Grant to take on Apprentices
The National Apprenticeship Service will provide up to 5,000 Apprenticeship Grants for Employers of 16 and 17 year olds (AGE 16 and 17) with a value of £2,500 to encourage employers to take on unemployed 16-17 year olds as apprentices.
Posted: 05 February 2010
Apprenticeship Week 2010 launches Feb 1st, kicking off a whole week of activities across England to celebrate the value and importance of Apprenticeships.
Posted: 03 February 2010
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