Overvie w An overview of Apprenticeships and the Apprenticeship Vacancy Matching Service Your presenter is Anne Rodriguez Issue 1.0 Apprenticeship Vacancy Matching Service
Mar 27, 2015
Overview
An overview of Apprenticeships and the Apprenticeship Vacancy Matching Service
Your presenter is Anne Rodriguez
Issue 1.0
Apprenticeship Vacancy Matching Service
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• What are Apprenticeships?
• Why Apprenticeships are important?
• How to find out more information about Apprenticeships
• How to apply for an Apprenticeship
Apprenticeship Vacancy Matching Service
Overview
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• Work based training programme
• Aimed at current and future employees
• Designed by business for business
• Focuses on the whole job not just individual skills
• On and off-the-job education and training
• Available to candidates 16 – 18, 19 – 24, and 25+
Apprenticeship Vacancy Matching Service
What is an Apprenticeship
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Two Levels
• Apprenticeship
– Level 2 Qualification = 5 GCSE’s A*- C
– Craft level e.g. waiter, basic food preparation
• Advanced Apprenticeship
– Level 3 Qualification = 2 A Levels
– Team leading and advanced craft e.g. head receptionist
Apprenticeship Vacancy Matching Service
Apprenticeship Structure
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• Apprenticeship Framework comprises
– NVQ – assesses on the job competence
– Technical Certificate – underpinning theoretical knowledge
– Key skills – Application of Number, Communication
• 180 Frameworks covering 80 Sectors
– Framework content decided by Sector Skills Councils
• Employer pays the Apprentice a salary
– minimum £80 per week
Apprenticeship Vacancy Matching Service
Apprenticeship Structure
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• For Candidates
• For Employers
• Strategically
National Apprenticeship Service and Apprenticeship
Vacancy Matching Service
Apprenticeship Vacancy Matching Service
Why are Apprenticeships Important?
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Using the Vacancy Matching ServiceHow to apply for an Apprenticeship
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Login to the SystemFor Candidates
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Home PageFor Candidates
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• Login as existing Candidate
• Search for a vacancy and view details
• Access and edit the reusable application form
• Apply for the vacancy
• View the progress of the application
Our ProgressAs Candidates
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Search for VacancyFor Candidates
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Search ResultFor Candidates
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For Candidates
Preview Vacancy 1
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For Candidates
Preview Vacancy 2
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For CandidatesFor Candidates
Apply for Vacancy
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For CandidatesFor Candidates
Complete Application
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Complete Application 2For CandidatesFor Candidates
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For CandidatesFor Candidates
Complete Application 3
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For CandidatesFor Candidates
Complete Application 4
Are you able to work away from home for two days a month?*
Give an example of when you have worked in a team.*
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For CandidatesFor Candidates
Complete Application 5
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For CandidatesFor Candidates
Apply for Vacancy 1
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For CandidatesFor Candidates
Apply for Vacancy 2
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Manage Applications 1For Candidates
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For Candidates
Manage Applications 2
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SummaryFor Candidates
• Register to have their own area
• Search the website to find suitable vacancies
• Create and store a reusable application form
• Apply for a vacancy
• Monitor and track applications
• Get help and support when necessary
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Apprenticeship Vacancy Matching Service
Access to the system
• Provider training
• Briefings for Connexions and Job Centre Plus
• System goes live from 8th December 2008
• Candidates access system early 2009
• Roll out supported by National Apprenticeship
Service Project Team
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Questions?Learning Providers & Employers
Any Questions?