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WS Training Limited

Apprenticeships 2014

Myth buster…

• What do you know about apprenticeships?

• Name 3 facts…

What is an Apprenticeship?

• NVQ

• Functional Skills

• Technical Certificate

• Employment Rights & Responsibilities

Qualifications

• Apprenticeship - equivalent to 5 GCSE’s Grades A* - C

Level 2 NVQ

Functional Skills

Technical Certificate

• Advanced Apprenticeship - equivalent to 2 A Level’s

Level 3 NVQ

Functional Skills

Technical Certificate

How long will it take?

• Apprenticeship – 12-16 months

• Advanced Apprenticeship – 18-24 months

Apprenticeship Wage

• £2.68 per hour

• Minimum of 30 hours per week

• E.G 37 ½ hour working week = £100.50

Different Apprenticeships Available

• Agriculture

• Animal Care

• Equine

• Floristry

• Customer Service

• Retail

• Veterinary Nursing

• Design

• Travel Services

• Fencing

• Engineering

• I.T

• Construction

• Business Admin

• Health & Social Care

• Dental Nursing

• Activity Leadership

• Beauty Therapy

Question Time…

• Can you give me 2 benefits of an Apprenticeship?

Benefits

• Real work experience

• Recognised qualification

• Job skills

• Weekly wage

How do I apply for an

Apprenticeship?

www.apprenticeships.org.uk

Top Tips for your application

• Always provide contact telephone

numbers

• Put as much detail as you can on the

application (work experience)

• Use capital letters and full stops

• Answer questions fully

• Do not use slang

• Always use the spell check!

What happens next?

• Your application will then be processed

and either:

• Be sent to the employer

• Rejected- ( you will be given feedback as to why

you are not suitable)

• Interview

WS Training

Moving on

Preparing for your Interview

• Research

‒ Company website

‒ Location- Travel time, bus routes etc.

• Interview Questions (page 9)

‒ Practice answers

• Questions to ask company

The Interview

• Arrive Early

• Wear correct clothing

• Bring relevant information- C.V or any

paperwork you’ve been asked to complete

• Be polite & postive

• Body language

• Think first

Interview Dress Code

What happens next?

• Successful

‒ Start date and enrolment

• Unsuccessful

‒ Ask for feedback to help future interviews

Your first day

• Arrive early

• Dressed appropriately (uniform, smart

etc.)

• Bring any paperwork that you were asked

to.

• Any questions you would like to know

The start of your career…

Here are a few tips to help you settle in:

• Timekeeping (sickness, running late etc.)

• Appropriate language / Conduct

• Dress code

• Where to go if you need help

Social Networking

• Facebook & Twitter

• Do’s & Don’ts

During Your Apprenticeship

• During your apprenticeship you will be

learning about the following areas:

• Health & Safety

• Safeguarding

• Equality & Diversity

Pre-employment Pack

• Pre Employment course workbook

• Interview Tips & Information for

Apprenticeships

• Current Vacancies List

Traineeships

Julie Mills & Ryan Hollis

Any Questions?

• If you need help at any time, please do not

hesitate to contact us:

• [email protected]

• 01473 604260

One to One

• Would you like further information about a

specific apprenticeship?

• Emily & Pauline to help