APPRENTICESHIPS
Employer information How will I benefit?
An apprenticeship is a framework of qualifications designed for the employed who are looking to underpin their practical skills with academic knowledge. The apprenticeship is in three parts; a competency based qualification, which requires the student gathers evidence in the workplace to demonstrate their practical ability; a technical certificate which is a knowledge based qualification and functional skills of which Maths and English are mandatory for all apprenticeships. The technical certificate and functional skills are delivered on a day release programme in college for most courses.
What courses are available? Apprenticeship courses: — Active Leisure & Learning — Advice and Guidance — Bench Joinery — Business Administration — Brickwork — Catering — Childcare — Cleaning Services — Customer Services — Hairdressing — Health & Social Care
— Horticulture — ITQ — Mechanical Engineering — Painting & Decorating — Plumbing Level — Retail — Supporting Teaching and Learning — Team Leading — Vehicle Maintenance and Repair — Wood Occupations- Site Joinery
We also offer advanced apprenticeships. They are equivalent to 2 A levels: — Advice and Guidance — Bench Joinery — Business Administration — Brickwork — Catering — Childcare — Customer Services — Hairdressing — Health & Social Care
— ITQ — Management — Mechanical Engineering — Painting & Decorating — Plumbing Level — Supporting Teaching and Learning — Vehicle Maintenance and Repair — Wood Occupations- Site Joinery
Apprenticeships provide a comprehensive training programme allowing employers to take on staff with little or no practical experience and train them to a high standard within an agreed time-frame.
What does it cost?
I can’t see the apprenticeship I need – can you still help? Lakes College will always work hard to deliver the most appropriate qualification for your business needs. Please call the Business and Community department on 01946 839300.
Training costs are fully funded.
How can I be involved? Please call and ask for the Business and Community department on 01946 839300 or log on to www.lcwc.ac.uk/ businesstraining for more information.
Spotlight on: Apprenticeship initiative in copeland In spite of significant progress being made in joblessness/ related initiatives, the borough of Copeland still has high levels of young people not in employment, education or training (NEET) and low levels of skills and enterprise within the community. This proposal aims to tackle these issues by creating an innovative programme of apprenticeship training opportunities, which will engage local employers, some of whom will have little or no previous history of engagement in this type of training.
Lakes College worked with Copeland Council: 1. To create at least 45 new apprenticeships with locally based employers over a 3 year period and to recruit workless or NEET learners to these new opportunities. 2. To provide the apprentices appropriate training programmes based at Lakes College leading to nationally recognised framework qualifications.
Student information How will I benefit? Apprenticeships are increasingly recognised as the gold standard for work-based training. There are over 85,000 employers offering Apprenticeships in more than 130,000 locations; there are almost 200 frameworks suitable for hundreds of job roles. There are three levels of Apprenticeship available for those aged 16 and over. 1 Apprenticeships (equivalent to five good GCSE passes) 2 Advanced Apprenticeships (equivalent to two A-level passes) 3 Higher Apprenticeships (NVQ level 4)
What does it cost? Nothing if you are 16-18, but there can be various course fee contribution costs for anyone over 18, which are usually paid by the employer. Whilst you are on an apprenticeship, your employer must pay you a salary of a minimum of £95 per week or £2.50 per hour.
Can I apply?
— You must be living in England and not taking part in full-time education. — You must be aged 16 or over. The upper age limit for apprenticeships has now been removed. — If you took your GCSEs more than five years ago and didn’t gain a top grade (A or A*), or you don’t have good GCSE grades in Maths and English you will need to take a literacy and numeracy test.
I can’t see the apprenticeship I want – can you still help? If you can’t see the apprenticeship you are looking for don’t worry. We can talk to you about your requirements and find the most appropriate qualification for your needs. Please call Student Services on 01946 839300 if you are interested in an apprenticeship, but haven’t found employment, and call Business and Community on 01946 839307 if you are employed and want to start an apprenticeship. For more information log on to
www.lakescollege.ac.uk/courses/apprenticeships
Different Apprenticeships have different entry requirements. However the most important requirements are that
Spotlight on: Natalie Hodgson Natalie enrolled on the Lakes College Business Administration Apprenticeship after leaving school aged 16. — Milburn’s Solicitor’s, a loyal employer for the apprenticeship scheme, employed Natalie as their newest apprentice. — With the support of the college and the employer Natalie, who is only 19 years old, has now qualified as a Legal Secretary. — Milburn’s Solicitors still use the apprenticeship scheme and Natalie is now training and mentoring the new apprentices.
For more information log on to www.lakescollege.ac.uk/courses/apprenticeships