ALPS BROCHURE

The Guide to Apprenticeships and Pre-Employment Training

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Introduction to ALPS

Our Vision

Our Mission

ALPS Partnership Limited (ALPS) is a non profit

Our vision is to support and develop our members

To add value to learning providers’ businesses, to

making organisation, dedicated to supporting

to deliver a highly skilled workforce that meets the

widen opportunities for learning and enhance

learning providers, employers and learners to

economic needs of Surrey.

achieve their potential. ALPS is a network of work

learners’ experiences in Surrey by providing a collective voice on national and local issues.

based and classroom providers comprising of independent providers local and national, colleges, voluntary and charity organisations. Members deliver vocational training, Mathematics and English alongside nationally recognised qualifications including Apprenticeships.

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Benefits for Learning Providers ALPS provides a number of benefits for members: • A forum for members to meet and exchange ideas • Access to resources for development, training and quality improvement • An additional link to funding organisations • The opportunity for independent learning providers to access government funding under the guidance of ALPS • Access to information from relevant local, regional and national organisations.

Help for Learners and Employers

Key Objectives • Develop

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ALPS can provide the following help for anyone

learning/focussed learning network, widening

interested in work based learning and other

participation between providers and services

vocational training:

across Surrey • Influence

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• A focal point for learners and employers wanting development

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based/focussed learning in the County and contribute to the improvement of quality of learning provision • Impact positively on the recruitment, retention and achievement of learners

to find out about providers of work based learning • Access to a database of learning providers and the sector areas they cover • Advice on how to enrol on work based learning and the requirements for learners and employers.

• Act as the voice of the provider network on local and national issues affecting work based/focussed learning.

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Raising the Participation Age The Education and Skills Act (2008) places a duty on all

Raising the participation age does not mean young people

young people to participate in education or training until

must stay in school; they will be able to choose one of the

their 18th birthday (or until they achieve a Level 3

following options:

qualification).

• An Apprenticeship

The legislation, Raising the Participation Age (known as RPA)

• Traineeships

was implemented in two stages:

• Full time study programme at a school sixth form, college

• From 2015, young people stay on until their 18th birthday.

or training provider • Full-time work or volunteering with part time education.

As a network of providers we are keen to ensure that all young people understand fully what an Apprenticeship is and also that there are a wide variety of Apprenticeships to choose from. Armed with this information we hope to encourage more young people that an Apprenticeship is a valid and respected career route which can lead to Higher Apprenticeships and Higher Education.

Advanced Learning Loans The Government has introduced Advanced Learning Loans for

If your course starts before 1 August 2016

learners aged 19 and above in further education and training

You must be 24 or older on the first day of your course.

studying at Level 3 and above. Advanced Learning Loans

Your course must be:

replace government grants to cover course fees for this group

• a Level 3 or 4 qualification, e.g. A Levels

of learners.

• at an approved college or training provider in England

Advanced Learning Loans will cover the cost of tuition, so

Ask your college or training provider if you don’t know if your

learners do not have to pay upfront. Interest on the loans will be

course is eligible.

lower than anything available on the high street and linked to inflation. Any balance outstanding is written off after 30 years.

When applying for a Advanced Learning Loan, there is no credit check and household income isn’t taken into account. Loan repayments are linked to what you earn when you’ve finished your course, not how much you borrow. You only need to start paying back your Advanced Learning Loan when you’ve finished your course and you’re earning more than £21,000 a year.

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If your course starts on or after 1 August 2016 You must be 19 or older on the first day of your course.

Your course must be: • a Level 3, 4, 5 or 6 qualification, e.g. A Levels or graduate certificate • at an approved college or training provider in England Ask your college or training provider if you don’t know if your course is eligible.

For information and advice on learning, career and funding options, visit nationalcareers service.direct.gov.uk/advancedlearningloans.

For more information on loans and to apply, visit https://www.gov.uk/advanced-learner-loan

Apprenticeships Apprenticeships are available at three levels - Intermediate, Advanced and Higher, with over 280 different Apprenticeships available across 1,500 job roles!

Apprentices are paid and work alongside experienced staff to gain job-specific skills. Training consists of possible day release to a College or Training Provider as well as on the job training with a mentor. This ensures apprentices are working towards nationally recognised qualifications.

Anyone living in England, and over the age of 16, not in full time education can apply.

Apprenticeships can take between one and four years to complete depending on the level of qualification, the learner’s ability and the industry sector. All Apprentices are entitled to the apprentice minimum wage, however many earn significantly more.

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Your training provider is usually a local college, independent training provider or specialist organisation responsible for your training. A mentor is assigned to the learner and progress is tracked in conjunction with the employer. All training providers are subject to OFSTED inspections and reports can be seen on the OFSTED website.

Key Benefits: • Earn while you learn • Paid holidays • Full support whilst training • Gain recognised qualifications • Learn job specific skills • Enjoy great career prospects.

The Study Programme The Study Programme is for young people aged 16-18 who are less sure of their next move or what they want and need to help obtain this.

The study programme can be vocational or employability based and includes Maths and English working up to level 2 (A to C GCSE). It should include work experience and career advice and guidance.

The study programme could be the route way into a Traineeship, Apprenticeship or Further Education and Employment.

Traineeships This new programme is for young people who are ready to go into an apprenticeship but need some help. This is a shorter programme than ‘The Study Programme’ with a maximum length of just six months and will include real work experience with an employer and employability/work ready skills.

Traineeships will give young people the chance to develop the skills wanted by employers, making them more competitive when applying for future opportunities. The content of Traineeships will be a high quality work placement, work preparation training and English and maths.

This opportunity is suitable for learners aged 16 to 18 who are not employed or in education and who do not currently have a qualification at level 3 or above or learners aged 19 to 24 who do not currently have a full level 2 qualification. For more information, please speak to your local training provider or college.

What Next?

The ALPS Network is made up of colleges, private training providers and other specialist providers who deliver in Surrey and across the South East Region. Each provider delivers specialist training which is listed in the following pages under Apprenticeships and The Study Programme.

When looking for a suitable provider we suggest you check their website and explore online the areas in which they deliver. Your next step would be to call them to discuss your suitability for a specific course. Many providers deliver locally, as well as across a wider geographical area.

Useful websites: www.gov.uk/topic/further-education-skills/apprenticeships www.alpsurrey.co.uk

Apprenticeships Babcock International

Brooklands College

About the organisation At Babcock International we are a champion of high quality apprenticeship delivery. We have been underpinning high quality standards for many years and we are one of the UK’s largest work-based training and apprenticeship providers.

About the organisation Brooklands College has some of the best success rates for Apprenticeships in the region and has an excellent reputation for supporting its students and this is the same for our apprentices.

Our training business delivers a number of work-based learning courses, including apprenticeships, NVQs, skills for life and commercial courses across both public and private sectors.

Brooklands has many years’ experience of running excellent apprenticeship programmes. We can help you get the skills and qualifications you need to succeed in your chosen industry. We offer first class support from your first enquiry right the way through your Apprenticeship. Your apprentice training programme will be delivered in industry standard facilities by people with relevant industry experience.

Sectors • Active Leisure • Automotive • Business Administration • Children’s Care Learning & Development • Cleaning & Support Services • Contact Centre & Telesales • Customer Service • Engineering • Health & Social Care • Hospitality • Management • Retail • Team Leading • Warehousing

Key benefits Babcock is a market leader in the provision of quality training and learning throughout the UK.

Sectors All Level 2 & 3 • Accounting (AAT) • Business Administration • Construction • Engineering (Manufacturing & Mechanical) • Motor Vehicle Engineering • Aeronautical Engineering • Hairdressing • Childcare • Catering • Customer Service

East Surrey College

About the organisation East Surrey College is committed to providing high quality teaching and learning opportunities. We have a strong reputation for the success of our vocational and work-based courses and continually develop close links with local businesses and professional organisations to ensure our courses are relevant and up to date.

Sectors East Surrey College offers Apprenticeships and vocational training across several areas: • Accountancy/Financial Services • Business Administration, Management, Customer Service and Human Resources • Childcare (Early Years) • Construction • Engineering and Motor Vehicle • Hairdressing and Barbering • Health and Social Care • IT • Social Media • Sports • Supporting Teaching and Learning We are also able to deliver tailor made courses to suit the needs of local employers.

Key benefits • Success rates for Apprenticeships at Brooklands College continue to be some of the best in the region • Top class tuition from our experienced team of lecturers • Excellent links with employers in and around Surrey including Hitachi, BA City Flyer and Elmbridge Borough Council • Support from your first enquiry right through to the end of your apprenticeship • Fantastic learning facilities comparable to those found in industry

Key benefits The Employer Services team work with businesses identifying their business needs, and deliver high quality training that enables them to either re-train staff or build on existing skills.

East Surrey College is recognised as an excellent training provider to employers and businesses in Surrey and across the wider Gatwick Diamond area. All training is delivered by highly qualified staff with relevant industry knowledge.

Contact www.brooklands.ac.uk e: info@brooklands.ac.uk t: 01932 797920

Contact www.esc.ac.uk e: employerservices@esc.ac.uk t: 01737 788316

Guildford College

About the organisation Guildford College is the largest college provider of Apprenticeships in Surrey. Our Apprenticeships team will support you in finding a job if you haven’t already got one, through the many industry contacts and organisations we work with in the South East or through the government’s online Apprenticeship Vacancy Matching Service. We are passionate about helping apprentices to reach their full potential and look forward to welcoming you onto our Apprenticeship programme.

Sectors • Accounting • Business Administration • Carpentry (Site and Bench) • Childcare and Playwork • Civil Engineering • Customer Service • Electrotechnical • Hairdressing • Health and Social Care • Hospitality and Catering • Manufacturing Engineering – L4 Higher Apprenticeship • Marketing • Motor Vehicle • Plumbing • Retail • Supporting Teaching and Learning

Key benefits Most of our Apprenticeships are delivered in the workplace, where an assigned tutor/assessor will visit you regularly to monitor your progress. Where college attendance is required we offer industry-standard, state of the art facilities. Our programmes are designed and delivered by tutors with extensive industry experience within their specialist sector.

babcock Contact www.babcockinternational.com e: admin.drayton@babcockinternational.com t: 02392 316244

Contact www.guildford.ac.uk e: info@guildford.ac.uk t: 01483 448585

Apprenticeships Hospitality Industry Training (HIT) About the organisation HIT Training specialise in the delivery of pre-employability training, short courses, NVQs and Apprenticeships into the Catering, Hospitality & Leisure Industries.

Like our trainers and assessors, everyone – and we do mean everyone – has worked in these industries, gaining valuable experience and understanding of what learners and employers need from both perspectives. We really can put you first!

HIT has supported over 30,000 learners at over 7,000 employer sites across the country.

Sectors • Kitchen-based Qualifications (Kitchen Assistants, Cooks & Chefs) • Front of House Hospitality Qualifications& BIIAB Licence Holder • Food Hygiene and Health & Safety • Hospitality Management & Team Leading • Cleaning, Housekeeping & Facilities Management • Customer Service & Business Administration

Key benefits Our aims are simple: to help employers increase the effectiveness and profitability of their staff, to develop learners' personal, economic and social status and to enhance the level of service given to their customers and clients. This is reflected in the success of our learners and the quantifiable improvements and benefits for their employers.

Contact www.hittraining.co.uk e: info@hittraining.co.uk t: 0800 093 5892

Inter Training Services Ltd

About the organisation At Inter Training Services (ITS), we specialise in hairdressing Apprenticeships and have a reputation for working in partnership with only the best salons across Berkshire, Hampshire and Surrey.

We have spent years developing close relationships with employers for the benefit of apprentices. Our network of high quality partner salons work with us to train, assess and support you during your apprenticeship and they are as committed to your success as we are.

Apprentices go on to take higher level qualifications; are promoted to senior positions; become managers; trainers and assessors; set up in business for themselves; and win coveted industry awards. Our hairdressing apprenticeships are truly bespoke because they are designed for you, in conjunction with your employer. You will build a career in a creative industry that offers challenge, job satisfaction and above all, employment that has earning potential and prospects.

Key benefits • You can leave school at 16 to start an apprenticeship – honest!

• All training and assessment happens in your workplace • One-to-one learning sessions • Work-based assessment opportunities • Specialist support available for English and maths • Trainers/assessors are industry qualified and teacher trained • Online learning materials • E-portfolio • Coaching support • 100% of the employers we work with would recommend us to others • 100% of our apprentices would recommend us to others.

Contact www.its-ltd.net e: info@its-ltd.net t: 02392 591666

JACE Training

JTL

About the organisation JACE Training offers Study Programmes, Traineeships & Apprenticeships across a range of sectors including Childcare, Playwork, Business Administration, Customer Service, Health and Social Care, Hospitality, and Catering. Whether you are an individual wishing to start your career and earn while you learn or an employer who wants to offer training to your staff or take on an apprentice for your business, we can help.

About the organisation JTL is one of the largest National Training Provider specialising in the recruitment and training of young people looking for a career in either electrical, plumbing, heating and ventilating, refrigeration or electrical/engineering maintenance (The Building Service Engineering sector).

In addition to apprenticeships, JACE also offers stand alone qualifications and professional development Awards, Certificates and Diplomas plus short courses including Food Safety, Paediatric First Aid, Safeguarding Children and Young People, Early Years Educator (EYE), Award in Education and Training, TAQA and Supporting Teaching and Learning in Schools.

Sectors • Electrical • Plumbing • Heating & Ventilating • Air conditioning and Refrigeration • Electrical/Engineering Maintenance

Sectors • Childcare • Playwork • Business Administration • Customer Service • Health & Social Care • Hospitality • Catering • Retail • Short Courses • Property

Key benefits • Work Based Learning • Flexible Training to suit you and your employer • Workshops that fit around your work schedule (i.e. Saturdays) • J-Pad – JACE Online learning portfolio / resource to access and submit work

Contact www.jace-training.co.uk e: apprenticeships@jace-aining.co.uk t: 0345 241 7738

We work with over 3000 businesses supporting more than 6000 apprentices, helping them achieve their goals in becoming fully qualified skilled operatives.

Key benefits • You are supported by the largest National training provider in the Electrotechnical / Mechanical Engineering sector.

• All our assessors are industry qualified and understand fully all aspects of your apprenticeship. You and your Employer will be supported throughout your training.

• We recommend our employers pay you the appropriate “industry” rate for the job which is often higher than the minimum wage for an apprentice.

• We have a high success rate – over 76% of all apprentices starting an apprenticeship with JTL become fully qualified and most go on to enjoy a life-long career in the industry.

Contact www.jtltraining.com e: NicholasHarrington@jtltraining.com t: 07827 238259 or 0800 0852308

Merrist Wood College

About the organisation Merrist Wood College is one of the leading providers of courses for outdoor careers in the South East. Our Apprenticeships team will support you in finding a job if you haven’t already got one, through the many industry contacts and organisations we work with locally or through the government’s online Apprenticeship Vacancy Matching Service. We are passionate about helping apprentices to reach their full potential and look forward to welcoming you onto our Apprenticeship programme.

Sectors • Arboriculture • Environmental Conservation • Equine • Landscaping • Horticulture • Sports Turf

Key benefits Your Apprenticeship will be delivered either entirely in the workplace where an assessor will visit you and monitor your progress, or on a day release basis at College where a tutor will monitor your progress. It could also be a mixture of both college and work-based learning training.

Where college attendance is required we offer industrystandard, state of the art facilities at our 400 acre site. Our programmes are designed and delivered by tutors with extensive industry experience within their specialist sector.

Contact www.merristwood.ac.uk e: mwinfo@guildford.ac.uk t: 01483 884 040

M.I.T. Skills Ltd

About the organisation Based in West Byfleet and Brentford, an award winning national training provider. We specialise in work-based learning Apprenticeships. We are rated as outstanding by our employers.

In 2015 M.I.T. Skills received further praise from MACE Construction and SKY being named as the Training Provider of the Year Award. Our friendly team are here to help.

Sectors M.I.T. Skills currently deliver training in the following sectors:

• Construction (this includes plumbing and electrical) • Hairdressing • Motor Vehicle • Engineering • Youthwork • Early years and Adults Care • Business Administration • Engineering • Manufacturing • Railway Track Safety • Sport Coaching • Information & Communication Technologies • Business Improvement Technologies • Teaching Assistants Key benefits The courses include vocational learning and functional skills at all levels. By supporting the learners with their own dedicated education support officer throughout the process. M.I.T. Skills achieves a very high success rate in progressing learners with their career opportunities.

Contact www.mitskills.com e: enquiries@mitskills.com t: 0845 430 9009

N & B Training

About the organisation N&B Training was established in 1998 to deliver training and assessment for Apprenticeships and other nationally recognised qualifications in the Childcare sector. Our highly qualified staff provide exceptional support and training and all our programmes are tailored to suit the individual needs of both the learner and the employer.

As a result, our success rates are among the highest in the South East.

Sectors • Children and Young People’s Workforce • Health and Social Care • Hospitality • Business and Management

Key benefits • We have one of the highest success rates in the South East • Regular, individual one to one support from our tutors • A variety of study options including E portfolios and web based support.

Contact www.nandbtraining.com e: info@nandbtraining.com t: 01932 252599

NESCOT

About the organisation Nescot is one of the most experienced Apprenticeship providers in Surrey, and has a long-standing reputation as one of the best.

We have a wide range of courses and excellent industry links, and we’re particularly proud of the support we offer employers and students throughout their time with Nescot.

Sectors • Business Administration • Customer Service • Management • Accounting • Animal Care • Beauty • Carpentry & Joinery • Hospitality & Catering • Childcare • Combat Systems Engineering (Higher Apprenticeship) • Electrical • Hairdressing • Computing & IT (including Higher Apprenticeships) • Motor Vehicle • Plastering • Plumbing • Sport – Exercise & Fitness/Coaching • Team Leading Key benefits • Our apprentices’ success rates are among the best in the region • Students and employers get excellent support from tutors and staff • Many of our Apprentices have won local and regional awards • We offer a huge range of courses, from Combat Systems Engineering to Animal Care

Contact www.nescot.ac.uk e: apprenticeships@nescot.ac.uk t: 020 8394 3038

Apprenticeships Professional Training Solutions

About the organisation Professional Training Solutions (PTS) Ltd is a small specialist training provider with extensive expertise in delivering accredited qualifications and short courses in a variety of sectors, with a specific specialism in the childcare/care/healthcare sectors and working with DWP on Employability Programmes for Jobseekers and Sector Based Work Academies.

PTS has a range of clients (small and large employers) in both the public and private sector, in Surrey, London and the South East.

Sectors • Children and Young People’s Workforce • Supporting Teaching and Learning • Clinical Healthcare • Health & Social Care (including Higher Apprenticeships) • Playwork • Business Administration (including Higher Apprenticeships) • Customer Service • Management (including Higher Apprenticeships) • Employability

Key benefits • Flexible • High quality experienced vocationally competent trainers and assessors • Training delivered in the workplace • Accredited short courses • Supported learning • Cost effective • Employer and Learner lead programmes • Strong relationships with employers/meeting their needs

Contact www.protrain-solutions.co.uk e: info@protrain-solutions.co.uk f: 01252 712945

SCL Education & Training

About the organisation SCL is a government-approved, market-leading, training provider specialising in the delivery of education through sport.

We work in partnership with employers, schools, colleges and sports clubs to offer bespoke training for young adults, including Traineeships, Apprenticeships and study programmes.

Sectors Traineeships • Sport & Active Leisure Apprenticeships • Activity Leadership • Supporting Teaching & Learning in Physical Education

Key benefits Opportunity • Earn while you learn • Gain valuable on-the-job training • Become an Assistant Sports Manager, Sports Coach, Activity • Leader, PE Department Assistant, School Sport Tutor or Teaching Assistant Results • 92% completion success rate for Apprentices – consistently higher than the national average • Track record for developing careers in sports coaching/PE

Expertise & Experience • Specialists in school sport and PE delivery • Skilled tutors with experience as FE teachers/sports coaches • Ofsted Grade 2 - GOOD

Contact www.wearescl.co.uk e: education@wearescl.co.uk t: 0845 644 5747

Smart Training and Recruitment Ltd

About the organisation National Training Organisation operating throughout the UK, we are fully experienced and specialise in delivering work force training and development solutions through effective employer partnering. We are proud of our achievement in specialising in providing high quality, innovative and bespoke training packages to businesses and where appropriate will access Government funds towards supporting those initiatives.

Success of 85% Ofsted Inspection feedback confirming outstanding employer engagement and the fact that we have successfully achieved 15,000 Apprenticeship programmes that are challenging and stretching to achieve, speak for themselves.

Sectors Level 2 and 3 • Hospitality & Catering • Business Administration • Business Improvement Techniques • Customer Service • Retail • Sales • Contact Centre • Warehousing & Storage • Cleaning & Support • Management

The Skills Partnership (TSP)

About the organisation TSP is a national training provider, approved to provide funding support across a wide range of programmes including Traineeships and Apprenticeships. We deliver nationally recognised qualifications to those who: • Need to develop their skills to gain employment • Are in work or entering work and starting a Traineeship or Apprenticeship • May be working but wish to re-train in a new vocational area We also support businesses with recruitment services for Traineeships and Apprenticeships.

Sectors We work across a wide range of industry sectors including, Facilities Management, Transport, Professional Services, and Leisure.

We provide intermediate and advanced Apprenticeships in:

Key benefits • Providing high quality individual training to learners utilising the key aspirations of your business • Delivering relevant and bespoke training in order to achieve your company’s key objectives • Flexible in house training delivered at times to suit business needs.

• Business & Administration • Customer Service • Team Leading & Management • IT • Warehousing • Facilities Management & Cleaning • Fitness Instructor and Personal Trainer

Contact www.smarttar.co.uk e: info@smarttar.co.uk t: 0330 088 0888 (local rate number)

Contact www.skillspartnership.co.uk e: info@skillspartnership.co.uk t: 01451 810387

Key benefits • TSP is a grade 2 Ofsted provider • We have a track record of high learner and employer satisfaction • We use the latest technology and resources to support our learners.

Pearson TQ

About the organisation TQ works with partners to develop education and training solutions for governments, institutions and corporate clients worldwide.

Our Apprenticeship clients include the Army Apprenticeship programmes for the Royal Engineers and the Royal Logistic Corps, the Army Foundation College (Harrogate), the Army Initial Training Group Functional Skills programme and the Royal School of Military Engineering.

Sectors We work across a wide range of industry sectors including IT, Telecoms and Web professionals, Engineering, Warehousing and Storage, Driving Goods Vehicles, Construction, Electrotechnical, Utilities and Railway.

Key benefits • TQ achieves outstanding success rates for the Royal Engineer Apprenticeship and Functional Skills programmes • TQ Apprenticeship programmes are designed and delivered by civilian tutors and military instructors with extensive industry experience • TQ develop focussed delivery solutions to meet the requirements of the employer and the environment that they work in • TQ is a Pearson company - the world’s leading educational organisation.

Contact www.tq.com e: tqenquiries@pearson.com t: 01252 863526

Waverley Training Services

About the organisation WTS is a division of Waverley Borough Council and has been in work based learning for over 30 years. We tailor the apprenticeship to your business needs. We can help you recruit new, young blood to your organisation or train existing staff.

Friendly and flexible with qualified staff.

Sectors We offer Intermediate level 2, Advanced level 3 and Higher Apprentices level 4 & 5 in: • Business Administration levels 2, 3 and 4 • Management level 3, 4 and 5 • Customer Services levels 2 and 3 • Team Leading level 2 • Social Digital Media level 3 • Debt Recovery levels 2 and 3 • Supporting Teaching and Learning levels 2 and 3 All our qualifications are through nationally recognised awarding organisation i.e. either City & Guilds or Institute of Leadership & Management.

Key benefits • We will work with you to ensure the programme is tailored to your needs and organisation • All our apprenticeships are delivered within your workplace • We will keep you in the loop at all times • We work with you and the learner to ensure success • Apprenticeships can be for existing employees as well as new employees • We can help you recruit.

Contact www.waverley.gov.uk/wts e: wtsadmin@waverley.gov.uk t: 01252 725872

Apprenticeships Weir Training Limited

About the organisation Weir Training is one of Surrey’s leading providers of work-based learning qualifications, delivering flexible training solutions designed to equip your employees with the essential skills and qualifications to succeed in today’s competitive workplace.

In addition to assisting with the development of existing employees, we offer a comprehensive Apprentice vacancy matching service. Together, we will find the right Apprentice for your business.

Sectors We offer Intermediate and Advanced Apprenticeships across four sectors including; Business Administration, Customer service, Management, Retail, Team Leading, Food & Beverage, IT, Sales and Warehousing and Storage. We also offer Higher Apprenticeships (Level 4) in Management and Business Administration.

Key benefits Employer: • Comprehensive Apprentice recruitment service • Delivery in the workplace minimising the time your employees need to spend away from their daily responsibilities • Increased skills amongst your workforce leading to improved productivity and business success Learner: • Increased confidence and knowledge – allowing you to perform your duties efficiently • Latest technology and resources available to support you • Nationally recognised qualifications

Contact www.weirtraining.co.uk e: info@weirtraining.co.uk t: 01932 567626

Study Programme Brooklands College

Study Programme Brooklands College offer a wide variety of Entry level and Level 1 courses that include employability skills which provide progression opportunities to apprenticeship or further studies and Traineeships and other pre-employment programmes.

All offer the opportunity for employers to gauge the strengths and skills of potential staff and see at first hand the enthusiasm they can bring to an organisation. The college supports both the employee and the employer to gain the most out of the training offered.

Sectors • Accounting (AAT) • Art and Design • Beauty Therapy • Business and Enterprise • Catering • Childcare • Computing • Construction • Engineering • Hairdressing • Healthcare • Media • Sport • Travel and Tourism

East Surrey College

Study Programme East Surrey College offers Study Programmes and Traineeships to those who want to develop their skills and maximise their employability prospects. We have a strong reputation for the success of our vocational courses and offer a variety of Study Programmes that includes employability skills and basic skills training. Our Traineeships support 16-24 year olds who are not quite ready for employment or an Apprenticeship and provides the opportunity to gain workplace experience and recognised qualifications.

Sectors East Surrey College delivers Study Programmes across several areas: • Accountancy/Financial Services • Business Administration, Management, Customer Service and Human Resources • Childcare (Early Years) • Construction • Engineering and Motor Vehicle • Hairdressing and Barbering • Health and Social Care • IT • Social Media • Sports • Supporting Teaching and Learning

Key benefits East Surrey College is recognised as an excellent training provider to employers and businesses in Surrey and across the wider Gatwick Diamond area. All training is delivered by highly qualified staff with relevant industry knowledge. Our Employer Services team work with you to provide quality and meaningful work experience in various work environments.

Contact www.brooklands.ac.uk e: info@brooklands.ac.uk t: 01932 797920

Contact www.esc.ac.uk e: clientservices@esc.ac.uk t: 01737 788444

Guildford College Group

Study Programme The Guildford College Group is the largest Further and Higher Education college in the area, comprising three colleges; Guildford, Merrist Wood and Farnham Sixth Form College, with approximately 12,000 students annually. We provide a range of courses from one day workshops, short courses, Certificates, Diplomas, Apprenticeships, A Levels, Access courses, professional qualifications and degrees. Our success rates are higher than national averages, support for students is particularly strong and our tutors are all industry professionals.

Our students receive comprehensive support to enable them to succeed to the best of their potential. You’ll have access to expert careers advice to help you move on to work or university; excellent learning resources; additional learning support; personal support and mentoring. If you haven’t achieved a grade C in Maths or English at GCSE you’ll be able to retake these with us or alternatively undertake Functional Skills in these and other areas to learn vital skills for work and Further or Higher Education.

Contact www.guildford.ac.uk e: info@guildford.ac.uk t: 01483 448 585

JACE TRAINING

Study Programme JACE Training offers training and support for young people who want to work and would benefit from additional support first to help gain the skills they will need to begin an apprenticeship.

JACE offers Study Programmes and Traineeships which give young people the opportunity to develop the skills and workplace experience that employers require.

Sectors • Childcare • Playwork • Business Administration • Customer Service • Hospitality • Catering • Retail

Key benefits • Local training centre, smaller classes & a friendly nurturing tutors ideal if a big college environment is not right for you • Support with Functional Skills, Maths and English for those who did not achieve at least a GCSE Grade C in these subjects by the end of year 11 • Builds confidence enabling you to move on to an apprenticeship / employment • Promotes and develops Employability Skills which employers are looking for • High quality, meaningful work experience in a real-life working environment.

Contact www.jace-training.co.uk e: apprenticeships@jace-training.co.uk t: 0345 241 7738

Study Programme M.I.T. Skills Ltd

N & B Training

NESCOT

Study Programme Based in West Byfleet and Brentford, an award winning national training provider. We are rated as outstanding by our employers who value the work experience and opportunities we offer to our students. In 2015 M.I.T. Skills received further praise from MACE Construction and SKY being named as the Training Provider of the Year Award. Our friendly team are here to help.

Study Programme N&B Training was established in 1998 to deliver training and assessment for apprenticeships and other nationally recognised qualifications in the Childcare sector. Our highly qualified staff provide exceptional support and training and all our programmes are tailored to suit the individual needs of both the learner and the employer. As a result, our success rates are among the highest in the South East.

Study Programme Nescot is a high-performing vocational college, offering a wide range of courses from Entry Level to university-level. Set in beautiful Surrey countryside but with great transport links and a large free car park, Nescot runs full and part-time courses, apprenticeships and distance learning. We pride ourselves on treating our students as individuals, and on doing all we can to help every student achieve their goals.

M.I.T. Skills delivers Study Programmes and Traineeships in order to maximise the potential of young people (16-18) allowing them to progress into higher education and/or skilled employment. We pride ourselves by ensuring that vocational routes to higher education and employment are secured by learning essential life skills as well as key vocational qualifications.

No experience or prior training necessary, just enthusiasm and determination to succeed. Learners achieve a range of skills including Personal and Social Development, literacy, numeracy, ICT and a childcare qualification. This course leads to a variety of pathways including Apprenticeships and full time employment. The course lasts approximately 26 weeks and will include relevant work experience to help develop the skills needed to move into employment.

Our Preparation for Life and Work department offers courses tailored towards students who have mild to moderate learning difficulties or disabilities, and people who have no formal qualifications. The team works from brand new purpose-built facilities, and every programme leads to an externallyaccredited qualification. We have a strong focus on work experience, including our students preparing and selling food at our on-site café and two local churches, as well as a partnership with National Trust property Polesden Lacey. Past students have worked at employers including Screwfix, Chessington World of Adventures and The Longmead Centre.

Contact www.nandbtraining.com e: info@nandbtraining.com t: 01932 252599

Contact www.nescot.ac.uk e: apprenticeships@nescot.ac.uk t: 020 8394 3038

Sectors M.I.T. Skills deliver study programmes in the following sectors: • Construction (this includes plumbing and electrical) • Hairdressing • Sports (Golf, Activity Leadership, Football) • Motor Vehicle

Key benefits The courses include vocational learning, functional skills, letter writing, telephone techniques, CV building, job search, interview techniques, CSCS cards and practical work experience. By supporting the learners M.I.T. Skills achieves a very high success rate in progressing learners into employment.

Contact www.mitskills.com e: enquiries@mitskills.com t: 0845 430 9009

SATRO

Study Programme SATRO inspires and enthuses young people about the world of work and helps them to fulfil their potential. We do this by bringing together schools, colleges and the business community; by delivering hands-on programmes that engage young people of all abilities. We also provide information about apprenticeships, work placement opportunities, jobs and careers involving science, technology, engineering or maths through our SATRO Club information service.

Sectors Our Construction Mobiles programme visits schools and youth centres to teach building trade skills. It reaches 400 young people every year. We bring all the tools, equipment and materials needed with us and a tutor from the building industry teaches basic skills in: • Carpentry/joinery • Plumbing • Brickwork • Painting/decorating • Electrical installation

Key benefits • Our tutors come to you. All you have to provide are the students and an accessible outside area for us to set up in • Students learn transferable skills, develop self-reliance and confidence and gain a recognised BTEC qualification • Schools benefit from the provision of an alternative programme on their own premises which has successfully re-engaged students who may have lost interest in academic subjects • For some this can provide a successful career route. Last year 44% of our students progressed to a construction related course or job.

Contact www.satro.org.uk e: contactus@satro.org.uk t: 01483 688070

Study Programme SCL Education & Training

About the organisation SCL is a government-approved, market-leading, training provider specialising in the delivery of education through sport.

We work in partnership with employers, schools, colleges and sports clubs to offer bespoke training for young adults. These include Traineeships, Apprenticeships and study programmes.

We are experts in the field of school sport and PE delivery and sports-based further education programmes, such as football, rugby, cricket and sports coaching academies. So if you want a career in sport – whether that’s as a player, a coach or delivering PE within primary schools/community programmes – SCL can help you achieve your goal.

Sectors Sport and Active Leisure

Key benefits Opportunity • Gain nationally-recognised qualifications • Combine full-time education with playing and/or coaching sport • Compete in local and national leagues / build coaching experience • Progress into the first team, relevant employment or Apprenticeships or HE Results • 95% Main Aim success rate for our Level 1,2 and 3 provision • 97% of learners progress onto FE, HE or employment

Waverley Training Services

About the organisation Waverley Training Services are affiliated to Waverley Borough Council. They have over 30 years’ experience of successfully delivering training to young people.

Sectors Through the Study Programme WTS offer: • City & Guilds employability, which gives young people the

skills and the confidence they need to secure apprenticeships or employment with training • City & Guilds practical gardening stills for those who enjoy aspects of gardening that could lead them into an apprenticeship or into college • Functional skills for those who did not achieve GSCE A-C grades in English and Maths.

Key benefits • Small groups working in a supportive environment • Fully trained and committed tutors • Professional CV writing and job applications • Interview techniques • Improvement in English and Maths grades • Meaningful work experience opportunities • Free Travel • Support with next steps employment for college • Bursaries (criteria applies)

Expertise & Experience • UK’s leading provider of sports-based education • Sports-specialist teachers

Contact www.wearescl.co.uk e: education@wearescl.co.uk t: 0845 644 5747

Contact www.waverley.gov.uk/wts e: wtsadmin@waverley.gov.uk t: 01252 725872

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