APPRENTICESHIPS

Apprentices learn while working, building up
knowledge and skills, gaining qualifications
and earning money all at the same time.

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