YOUR GUIDE TO TRAINEESHIPS & APPRENTICESHIPS

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1 My day-to-day duties include the service and maintenance of the entire ambulance fleet as well as running repairs during the day if needed. I absolutely love working on the vehicles, problem solving and the variety of work on a dayto-day basis! ASHLEY WOOD ADVANCED APPRENTICESHIP IN LIGHT VEHICLE MAINTENANCE AND REPAIR APPRENTICESHIP - NOW WORKING FOR WEST MIDLANDS AMBULANCE SERVICE YOUR GUIDE TO TRAINEESHIPS & APPRENTICESHIPS

2 TRAINEESHIPS Do you want to gain the skills needed to progress on to an Apprenticeship? Traineeships are a new programme for young people aged 16 to 24 to help them take the first step on the career ladder. By completing a traineeship, candidates will develop the skills and workplace experience required by employers when hiring apprentices. Students will also have a lot more confidence in their own abilities and be jobready. Traineeships are intended for young people who: are not currently in a job and have little work experience, but who are focused on work or the prospect of it are and are qualified below Level 3 or and have not yet achieved a full level 2 qualification Areas covered in the programme include: focused work preparation training - eg CV writing, interview preparation, job searching, inter-personal skills high-quality work experience - giving young people real-life work placement to enhance their skills and confidence English and maths - for young people who have not achieved a GCSE grade C or equivalent or better The initiative is part of the government s wider aim to ensure the future workforce possesses the skills that employers want in their apprentices and employees. To find out more, please contact our Apprenticeships Team on APPRENTICESHIPS An Apprenticeship is a brilliant first step on the career path in many businesses. They are an excellent way of gaining nationally recognised qualifications whilst earning a wage, and combine practical hands-on experience with academic knowledge. There are three levels of Apprenticeships available: Intermediate Level Apprenticeship - Level 2 Advanced Level Apprenticeship - Level 3 Higher Level Apprenticeship - Level 4 How do you become an apprentice? You might already be employed but if not, to find vacancies go to: or come into The Job Shop and complete an application If you are already employed... If you want to further your qualifications in the job you are currently in, you could ask your employer if this is possible. Apprenticeship training won t cost your employer anything if you are between the ages of How much can you earn? The National Minimum Wage for apprentices is 2.73 per hour (as of 1/10/14). But many employers pay more - the average salary is approximately 170 per week. What are the entry requirements? Typically 4 GCSEs at Grade C or above, including Maths and English, or a NVQ in a related subject, but each framework has different entry requirements so check our course sheets. What if you don t meet the entry criteria? Don t worry, there are a number of routes you can follow to help you get the required skills to do an Apprenticeship. Please come in to the college or call and we can discuss your options.

3 ALREADY HAVE A JOB? LOOKING FOR A JOB? Apply directly to the College* Apply directly to the College* Come into The Job Shop Apply for a job via or You will be invited to attend an initial assessment and college interview You will be invited to attend an initial assessment and college interview If you meet the entry requirements for the framework If you don t meet the entry requirements for the framework, don t give up - we may have an alternative option for you. There are many options, even if you don t get a job or your chosen Apprenticeship framework at your first attempt. Don t give up! You may just need to brush up on any missing skills. One of our pre-apprenticeship programmes could help you. If you meet the entry requirements for the framework, we will send to employer for consideration If you have applied without a job If we don t have a suitable vacancy If you have applied for a job via NAS or the college If we have a suitable vacancy we will help you prepare for an interview Interview with employer Sign up and we will come to see you to get you enrolled We will help you search for Apprenticeships jobs whilst you are completing these programmes Unsuccessful - we will keep your details on file for future opportunities Successful - Sign up and we will come to see you to get you enrolled *There are many ways to apply: - Online at - Use the application form at the back of this prospectus - Come in to The Job Shop - Call for further guidance

4 APPRENTICESHIP FRAMEWORK All levels of Apprenticeships are made up of a number of elements known as a framework. This means you will get a range of qualifications and transferable skills as you progress through your Apprenticeship training. Personal Learning and Thinking Skills Competence Qualification (NVQ/QCF) Functional Skills Typically Maths, Engl ish and ICT Apprenticeship Framework Employment Rights and Responsibilities Employment and Training Technical Knowledge Qualification (Diploma) WALSALL COLLEGE HAVE A RANGE OF APPRENTICESHIPS INCLUDING: Accountancy Beauty/Hairdressing/ Barbering Business and Administration Construction Trade Services Childcare Dentistry Electrical Installation Engineering Food Manufacturing Health Health and Social Care Hospitality/Catering IT/Software/Web Law (Legal) Learning & Development Logistics, Warehousing and Storage Motor Vehicle Pharmacy Residential Childcare Signmaking Teaching Assistants and more THE SHOP The Job Shop will help you look for employment. You will be able to find out about the latest Apprenticeship vacancies as well as other full/part-time job opportunities. They can help you with CV development, interview and presentation skills and they also run a number of short programmes if you are out of work. Need to know more? Our experienced and friendly Employability and Apprenticeship Recruitment Team are committed to delivering a first class service with a personal approach, to help unemployed people back into work and support businesses with their training. Call , thejobshop@walsallcollege.ac.uk or pop in!

5 SOME OF THE EMPLOYERS WE WORK WITH: Did you know? A third (32%) of all former apprentices had received a promotion within 12 months of finishing, and of those in work, three quarters (75%) reported taking on more responsibility in their job. Source: Did you know? Employers think that qualified apprentices are 15% more employable than those with other qualifications. Source:

6 Elena Peris-Cross Advanced Apprenticeship in Business and Administration I decided to take an Apprenticeship at Russells Hall Hospital, as part of the Dudley Group NHS Foundation Trust, as I liked the idea of learning whilst gaining real life experience. A lot of my friends were struggling to find jobs after leaving college and university but Apprenticeships are a real foot in the door and give young people a chance to show their potential. I ve learnt to work in a very challenging and fast paced environment and was delighted to win a staff award in the annual awards ceremony earlier this year in the category of Rising Stars which was a huge surprise. I ve received overwhelming support from my colleagues, tutor and family and friends and they ve taught me everything I need to know about how to work in an office environment. My career goals change daily and once I've finished my course I want to look at becoming a Personal Assistant. I have an interest in Pathology and so I may look at my options in this area however it is comforting to know I have the skills and qualifications to come back and work in this type of role should I want to in the future. At first I thought my Apprenticeship would be mostly college work and that I wouldn t get many opportunities to work as an equal member of the team. But I was very wrong and I d now definitely encourage people to do an Apprenticeship! I have already been described as part of the furniture which does make me feel very welcome and relieved that my colleagues see me in this way.

7 Ashley Wood Advanced Apprenticeship in Light Vehicle Maintenance and Repair (Level 3) My initial ambitions were to become a race engineer but following poor results at A Level I decided to look for an Apprenticeship. After researching them, I came to the conclusion that an Apprenticeship was probably the best way for me to learn and would also still give me the opportunity to work on vehicles. Throughout the course there was a good balance of practical and theoretical learning which really helped my understanding. Since leaving the College I ve now gained a fulltime job as a mechanic at West Midlands Ambulance Service (WMAS) where I completed my Apprenticeship. My day-to-day duties include the service and maintenance of the entire ambulance fleet as well as running repairs during the day if needed. I absolutely love working on the vehicles, problem solving and the variety of work on a day-to-day basis! I now aim to increase my knowledge in the motor trade before hopefully working my way up into management roles. On the job experience is what a lot of employers look for nowadays so I d definitely encourage others to go down this route as an Apprenticeship gives you that as well as recognised qualifications! Walsall College was an enjoyable place to learn with a relaxed atmosphere and tutors who were always willing to help when you needed support.

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