Apprenticeships at New College Nottingham

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What is an Apprenticeship?

Apprentices work with an employer to gain the experience and skills needed to do the job and at the same time get the qualifications to prove they can do it!

You, your employer and ncn tutors will draw up an individual learning plan (ILP) which outlines the work that you will do. At college, you learn practical skills as well as the theory behind them. Evidence of your work is collected in a portfolio and used to assess your achievements. For some Apprenticeships you also need to sit assessments which are either practical or written. All apprentices must achieve at least Level 1 in Functional and Key Skills and advanced apprentices need to achieve Level 2.

An Apprenticeship is an excellent way of gaining qualifications and workplace experience at the same time. You get paid while you learn and gain practical skills to help you in your career.

Apprenticeships are available at ncn in two levels:

 

Intermediate Apprenticeship

• This is a Level 2 qualification, which is the equivalent of five GCSEs, grades A*–C.

If you successfully complete an Intermediate Apprenticeship you can apply to progress on to an Advanced Apprenticeship.

Advanced Apprenticeship

• This is a Level 3 qualification, which is the equivalent of two ‘A’ Levels.

Both of these levels include Functional and Key Skills training relevant to your chosen career. Some Apprenticeships also include a Technical Certificate which covers the key knowledge required by your chosen occupation.

 

What do I need to start an Apprenticeship?

This varies depending on the type of Apprenticeship you want to do, but, as a rough guide, you will need to:

• Be at least 16 years old.
• Have a contract of employment for a minimum of 30 hours, except in agreed circumstances.
• There are no GCSE requirements to become an apprentice, however an employer may specify entry requirements for a particular job role.

How do I find an employer?

There are lots of ways of finding out which companies run Apprenticeship schemes.

You can:

• To register and search for vacancies, please go to the National Apprenticeship Service website.
• Talk to our Careers Advisers. They will be able to help you find companies that take on apprentices.
• Call the National Apprenticeships Helpline on 0800 0 150 600. They will send you some helpful information about finding a job. They can even arrange a meeting with colleges in your area to discuss your options.
• Look in the recruitment section of the local newspaper to see if any companies are advertising Apprenticeship vacancies.
• Check the websites of companies that you would like to work for to see if they are advertising Apprenticeship opportunities.
• Get in touch directly with a company you would like to work for. If you decide to do this, chat to your careers advisor about the best way to get in touch, either by telephone or letter.

How can I find out more about Apprenticeships?

You can find out more about Apprenticeships by contacting the ncn Call Centre on 0115 9 100 100 or emailing enquiries@ncn.ac.uk.