1. How to apply

Applicants can apply for an Apprenticeship direct to SIGTA or by talking to their careers (Connexions) personal adviser.

2. Are all applicants interviewed and if so where/how does this happen?

All applicants are assessed and informally interviewed either at work or at the SIGTA premises in Hove.

3. Does training take place at the work place or at other places as well?

All training and assessment takes place at work except a two-day induction course which is delivered at the SIGTA premises in Hove. Key Skills workshops and testing also take place on the premises in Hove. Technical certificate training takes place at a local college for one day each week.

4. Can a training programme be started at any point in the year?

Yes

5. How much do apprentices normally get paid?

SIGTA does not promote apprenticeships with employers who simply offer the minimum or near the minimum wage.

6. Are all apprentices employed from the start by their companies they train with?

Yes

7. What help is there in finding a job?

Sigta keeps a list of vacancies and try to match the applicant with a suitable job

8. Do you keep lists of current job vacancies?

Yes

9. Are training programmes available to those people that are already employed?

Yes

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?

Yes, this will depend on the age of the apprentice at the start of the apprenticeship and the programme being followed. Full details will be provided to the employer prior to commencement.

14. What other services are offered?

SIGTA facilitates a leardirect centre and we also provide a range of short courses for employers and the general public covering health and safety, technical and commercial training and supervisory and management training.

15. Are there any special entry requirements for the apprenticeships available through this organisation?

Depending on the level of apprenticeship being offered, it is likely that applicants will need to demonstrate a minimum level of prior educational attainment. Such as, GCSE passes or equivalent qualifications. Specific requirements will be given with each advertised apprenticeship.