Previous qualifications will be important but the main things you
need are enthusiasm, motivation and the wish to learn.
An APPRENTICESHIP normally lasts between a minimum of one and three
years and there are two levels: INTERMEDIATE Apprenticeship and ADVANCED
Apprenticeship so you can start at the level that suits you.
A third level HIGHER Apprenticeships is being developed and is available in some industries - this can take you into higher education via the apprenticeship route!
An Apprenticeship is basically a set of qualifications called a
‘framework’ developed by employer representative groups called
Sector Skills Councils. Most Apprenticeship frameworks follow a
standard format that is made up of:
A learning provider provides the knowledge and develops skills
while the employer provides the practical experience to put those
skills to the test. Training can be classroom based, in a
workshop or in a workplace, depending on the subject and on
the learning provider.
So an Apprenticeship can be organised in many different ways with
different mixes of learning at work or at training centres. Some
training organisations will also help you to find a job as well as
organise your training.
If you have a job already and your employer wants you to start an
Apprenticeship you can normally start right away.
If you need to find a job there is free local employability advice at:
BEACH - for Brighton & Hove area
PATHWAY - for Coastal West Sussex area
TAKE OFF - for Gatwick Diamond area
Use the search
on the home page to find the Apprenticeships
available in your area of Sussex.
Go to our Apprenticeships in Action page for apprenticeship success stories and the Apprenticeships in Sussex video clips.
If you have further questions, have a look at our FAQs page.
Further information on Apprenticeships is also available at www.apprenticeships.org.uk