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Earning
while you’re learning might sound
too good to be true, but an apprenticeship
allows you this opportunity and, whilst
studying for qualifications, you’ll
be able to gain hands-on work experience.
Apprenticeships provide the key work-based
learning pathway and the opportunity
to 'earn while you learn'. They provide
effective training and education, as
the vocational or occupational element
is based on national occupational standards.
Completion of an Apprenticeship can
lead to progression within the workplace,
as well as on to higher level qualifications
and training such as Foundation and
Honours Degrees. Apprenticeships also
benefit the industry as they equip the
workforce with the required skills and
knowledge, gained through training in
the work place. Apprenticeships are
aimed at young people aged between 16
and 24, but can also provide a structure
for developing employees over the age
of 25 (though currently not funded in
England). Employment is the preferred
choice for young people on an apprenticeship,
but there is the potential to complete
a full framework outside of full time
employment. The training elements of
the Apprenticeship are Government funded,
through the Learning and Skills Council,
and to complete a full framework, individuals
would achieve an NVQ, Technical Certificates,
Key Skills and additional employer requirements.
Although there is no fixed timescale
for the completion of an apprenticeship,
it is recommended that the Apprenticeship
should take in the region of twelve
months, and an Advanced Apprenticeship
two years. Frameworks and their content
are developed by Sector Skills Councils
in consultation with employers in the
sector.
For further information please visit
www.lsc.gov.uk or www.apprenticeships.gov.uk or to find your local training provider
please email apprenticeships@skillsactive.com.
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