Gold Standard of Work-Based Learning
• A great way to EARN whilst you LEARN
• Training and skills that employers want and
need
• Professionally recognised qualifications
• 85% of Apprentices stay in employment
Gold Standard of Work-Based Learning
Types of Apprenticeships
http://www.apprenticeships.org.uk/types-ofapprenticeships.aspx
Gold Standard of Work-Based Learning
• You will need an employer to start an Apprenticeship
and we will support you trying to find one
• You maybe required to attend college one day a
week
• An assessor will visit you at your place of work to
continue developing your skills
• Being an Apprentice has never been more rewarding
• Apprentices need to be employed for a minimum
of 30 hours a week and have a contract of
employment.
• The employer must be willing to allow you time off
for study for duration of the Apprenticeship.
• CRC checks all employers for suitability prior to
the commencement of your Apprenticeship.
• Apprentices are paid a minimum of £2.68 per
hour, our vacancies average between £140 £250 per week (£3.78 - £6.75).
There are three levels of Apprenticeships
Higher Apprenticeship
• NVQ/Certificate/Diploma Level 2* in chosen occupation
• Technical Certificate (may require you to come
to college one day per week)
• Functional Skills in English, Maths and IT
at Level 1 or 2
• Employment Responsibilities and Rights
• Personal Learning and Thinking Skills
*Level 2 is equivalent to five GCSEs at grades A-C
• NVQ/Certificate/Diploma Level 3* in chosen
occupation
• Technical Certificate (may require you to come
to college one day per week)
• Functional Skills in English, Maths and IT at
Level 2
• Employment Responsibilities and Rights
• Personal Learning and Thinking Skills
*Level 3 is equivalent to 2 A-Level passes
Higher Apprenticeships
• NVQ/Certificate/Diploma Level 4 or 5* in chosen
occupation
• Technical Certificate (may require you to come
to college one day per week)
• Functional Skills in English, Maths and IT
at Level 2
• Employment Responsibilities and Rights
• Personal Learning and Thinking Skills
*Level 4/5 is equivalent to Foundation Degree / first
year of degree
• Intermediate Apprenticeship can last
anywhere from 12 to 24 months
• Advanced Apprenticeship can last
anywhere from 18 to 36 months
• You are able to fast track and progress
more quickly if you complete targets and
work hard
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Accountancy
Beauty Therapy
Bricklaying
Business & Administration
Carpentry (Site and Bench)
Catering & Hospitality
Customer Service
Distribution & Warehousing
Early Years (Childcare)
Electrical Installation
Engineering (various)
Facilities Management
Hairdressing / Barbering
Health & Social Care
Heating & Ventilating
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Human Resources
IT (for Users and Professionals)
Laboratory Science
Motor Vehicle Maintenance
Painting & Decorating
Plastering
Plumbing
Retail
Sales & Telesales
Social Media & Digital Marketing
Supporting Teaching & Learning
Team Leading / Management
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Looking in newspapers
Cold calling local companies
CV/letter
Contacts - family and friends
Online – CRC advertises all our
apprenticeship vacancies on our website
http://www.camre.ac.uk/apprenticeships/app
renticeship-traineeship-vacancies/
• Check if your local college can help
• Register with and regularly check the
vacancies on the National Apprenticeship
Website www.apprenticeships.org.uk
Case Study: Laboratory Apprenticeship
Paul Robinson, Laboratory Analyst at Melbourn Scientific
“Before I started, I didn’t realise that apprenticeships were also for the adults in
full time work. I thought that they were just for school leavers. I wish I had
done it from school now because these days experience in the workplace
counts for a lot as well as getting qualifications. You get a massive head start.”
Case Study: Kiely Barry
Hospitality Supervision &
Leadership Apprenticeship
“I am more confident, I know a lot more
about my job and I now understand
why I need to do what I do. I realised
that I am capable of a lot more and I
will be going on to further education in
September.
My college tutor was a great help, not
only with the course but she helped me
with my applications for university, she
gave me support for my work life, my
college work and my personal life.”
Case Study: Accounting Apprenticeship
Thomas Lyon, Treasury & Purchase Ledger Assistant at CRC
“I chose to do an apprenticeship because there is a clear progression route and provides
valuable work experience. I started on a level 2 accounting apprenticeship, progressed to level 3
and I am now doing level 4. On completion, it will be a natural progression route to undertake a
Chartered Accountancy course. I feel that I have better employment prospects now.”