Plumpton College
latest update: 4th February, 2010
Contact Diana Freestone or Maria Kingshott · T 01273 892030 · E diana.freestone@plumpton.ac.uk
| Occupation | Advanced Apprenticeship | Apprenticeship |
|---|---|---|
| Agriculture | Y | Y |
| Animal Care | N | Y |
| Driving Goods Vehicles | N | Y |
| Driving Passenger Vehicles | N | Y |
| Environmental Conservation | N | Y |
| Floristry | Y | Y |
| Gamekeeping | Y | Y |
| Horse Care | Y | Y |
| Horticulture | Y | Y |
| Tree Surgery | N | Y |
| Veterinary Nursing | Y | Y |
| Y - Bexhill | Y - Billingshurst |
| Y - Bognor | Y - Brighton and Hove |
| Y - Burgess Hill | Y - Chichester |
| Y - Crawley | Y - Crowborough |
| Y - East Grinstead | Y - Eastbourne |
| Y - Hailsham | Y - Hastings |
| Y - Haywards Heath | Y - Heathfield |
| Y - Horsham | Y - Lewes |
| Y - Littlehampton | Y - Midhurst |
| Y - Newhaven | Y - Petworth |
| Y - Robertsbridge | Y - Rye |
| Y - Seaford | Y - Steyning |
| Y - Storrington | Y - Uckfield |
| Y - Wadhurst | Y - Worthing |
1. How to apply
Applicants can apply for an Apprenticeship direct to Plumpton College or by discussing with Connexions personal. All applications received are acknowledged in writing. PLEASE COULD ALL APPLICANTS INDICATE THEIR EXPERIENCE AND INTEREST IN THE DISCIPLINE THEY ARE APPLYING TO, ON THE APPLICATION.
2. Are all applicants interviewed and if so where/how does this happen?
No - only applicants who have an employer are interviewed. Interviews are held on the college site in Plumpton. IF APPLICANTS ARE APPLYING FOR SPECIFIC PROVIDER VACANCIES PLEASE COULD THEY INDICATE THEIR EXPERIENCE AND INTEREST ON THE APPLICATION
3. Does training take place at the work place or at other places as well?
According to discipline, training takes place either one day per week at college and the remainder of the week in the workplace or entirely in the workplace.
4. Can a training programme be started at any point in the year?
Yes but this is according to discipline and the applicants experience.
5. How much do apprentices normally get paid?
The Learning and Skills Council stipulate that Apprentices are paid a minimum of £95 per week. Apprentices are employed and rates vary as agreed with employer.
6. Are all apprentices employed from the start by their companies they train with?
Yes
7. What help is there in finding a job?
Applicants are sign posted to specific job vacancies websites for their chosen discipline. The College will also advise potential placements notified by employers via their matchpoint service.
8. Do you keep lists of current job vacancies?
Yes.
9. Are training programmes available to those people that are already employed?
Yes but all apprenticeship programmes require a minimum 25 hours per week working in a relevant placement.
10. Are applicants referred by Connexions Personal Advisers considered for training programmes?
Yes.
11. Is it possible for applicants to be kept on a waiting list if a place on a training programme is not immediately available?
Yes.
12. How should employers make contact?
Employers can make contact by phone, e-mail, web site or in writing. We will talk to the employers about their training and recruitment requirements and either help them to recruit new staff or train their existing employees
13. Is there any charge to employers?
There is a charge to employers for all apprentices aged 19 and over at start of programme.
14. What other services are offered?
See Plumpton College website.
15. Are there any special entry requirements for the apprenticeships available through this organisation?
Applicants must have confirmation of employment in a relevant placement for a minimum 25 hours per week before being invited to interview.