YOUTH SUPPORT SERVICES
IMPORTANT DATES FOR APPRENTICESHIPS 2011-2012 (V3)
There are closing dates for several important apprenticeship schemes.
Some organisations recruit through their Open Evenings and you are advised to attend
where possible.
NB: Entry Requirements: most Technical, Engineering and Motor Vehicle apprenticeships require at least
4 GCSE A-C including Maths, English and Science or equivalent.
ENGINEERING
Network Rail. 2012 programme, visit the site in December 2011 when you will be able to pre register for
information. Will start taking applications in January 2012. Apply as early as possible as they may close once
they have enough people for each location. Need to be 17 by 10th September 2012. Strict policy on drug and
alcohol use.
Advanced Engineering Apprenticeships in Track, Signals, Electrification, and Plant & Telecommunications.
Residential first year training takes place at HMS Sultan, Gosport (Flagship training); pay around £8,400 + £1,150
when you complete the first year, increasing in the 2nd year. Entry requirements: 4 GCSE’s A* - C inc English, Maths,
Science/Engineering. Also accept either NVQ1 or 2 in a practical subject such as Electrical, Plumbing, Gas etc
instead of the Science subject. Will accept L2 Key Skills in Number, Communications and Problem Solving instead of
the 3 Core GCSEs. For information and to follow their web chats: www.everydaybrilliance.co.uk. If you have any
questions about the scheme, please call Melissa Carlile on 020 7557 8405 or email advanced@networkrail.co.uk.
BAE Systems Surface Ships. Recruiting from Oct 2011 for their Sept 2012 start via their website, however,
can pre-register now. Recruitment will close February 2012
Based locally at Portsmouth Naval Base; also available in Glasgow.
Offering Craft apprenticeships as Electrician, Engineer, Joiner, Painter, Steel/pipe worker or Welder.
For Craft Apprentices you need 5 GCSEs at grade D or above (or UK equivalent) including Maths, English and a
Science subject.
Technical Apprenticeships also available as a Detail Design Engineer, a Combat systems engineer or a Test and
commissioning engineer.
For Technical Apprentices (programme leads to at least HND qualification plus NVQ3), you need 6 GCSEs at grades
A to C (or UK equivalent) including English, Maths and Double Science, plus three A Levels (or UK equivalent) at
grade C or above in Maths and Physics plus one other. For more information and to apply, go to:
www.baesystemseducationprogramme.com/becoming-an-engineer/apprenticeships/ click on ‘Surface ships’
JSCS (Joint Support Chain Services) Gosport used to be DSDA (Defence Storage & Distribution Agency).
Apprentice Open Days to be held on Tuesday 10th and Thursday 19th January 2012 between 14:00 – 20:00. Contact
them to arrange to attend.
Address: Fareham Rd, Gosport, PO13 0AH. They will be offering apprenticeships in Mechanical Engineering
working on weapons systems including missiles, torpedoes etc .
For further information call 02392 545118.
The Civilian MOD jobs website has information:
http://www.mod.uk/DefenceInternet/DefenceFor/Jobseekers/CivilianCareers/CivilianApprenticeshipswithTheMinistryO
fDefence.htm
Generally MOD apprenticeship employing establishments start their recruitment programmes in January/February
annually with successful candidates starting August/September of the same year. Craft and Technician
apprenticeships offered. Craft: generally no formal qualifications but in some cases must have A*-C in Maths, English
and a Science based subject. Technicians require a minimum of 4 GCSE’s A*-C including Maths, English Language
and Science.
Vector Aerospace Helicopter Services (Fleetlands). Taking applications for 2012.
Aeronautical engineering. You will need to apply on their website www.vectoraerospacecareers.com there is an
online application form; upload a CV and a covering letter of at least 150 words. It will be stored on their database but
you are unlikely to get a reply until early 2012. You will need 5 GCSEs C or above in Maths, English, Science.
Address: Fareham Rd, Gosport PO13 0AA Tel: 02392 543274 or 01952 281 926
Astrium and EADS Group
Design, develop and deploy advanced Space technologies from telecommunications to security and defence. Three
year apprenticeship leading to a Btec Level 3 in Electrical and Mechanical Engineering, Performing Engineering
Operations, an HNC covering mechanical and electrical elements and an NVQ 3 in Engineering. You will need a
minimum of 4 GCSEs A-C including English and Science with a B in Maths. Recruitment starts in Feb 2012 – check
www.apprenticeships.org.uk for vacancies with Astrium and Portsmouth News or send your CV with a covering letter
outlining why you would like to work for Astrium to apprenticeshipscheme@astrium.eads.net. (Any applicants prior to
February will not be considered).
. For more info go to http://www.astrium.eads.net/ and follow the links for Apprentices.
Gosport Marine Skills Centre - Pre-apprenticeships in Marine Engineering at Level 1,2 and 3. Can lead to working
in the Marina Industry, Working in the Offshore Energy Industry, working in the Cruise Ship Industry visit
www.gosportmarineskillscentre.ac.uk for further information or contact Colin Farmery on 02392 588311
SETA (Southampton Engineering Training Association) – Can apply now for a start in September 2012, but
aptitude testing doesn’t start until Dec 2011.
Open Evenings for engineering apprenticeships: Thursday 1st December 2011 and Tuesday 7th February 2012
between 4.45pm – 7.30pm. Some employers will also be present (Exxon mobile will have a stand there).
Address: First Avenue, Millbrook, Southampton SO15 0LJ. Tel: 02380 771908
Offer Electrical & Electronic Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Fabrication & Welding, Engineering Construction,
Design & CAD. Looking for 5 GCSEs at Grade C including English language, maths and a science subject (or
equivalent qualifications). Closing date Friday 27th May 2012. Enquiries to: Tracy or Claire 02380 878319
Email: tsimper@seta-training.co.uk Website: www.seta-training.co.uk
Download an application form at www.seta-training.co.uk or apply through www.apprenticeships.org
Engineering Construction (ECITB) National Recruitment campaign for 2012 opens in January/February 2012.
Apply online
Craft apprenticeships:- pipefitting, mechanical fitting, plating, welding, steel erecting, Electrical installation, moving
loads. Will need GCSEs A-C in English, Maths and Science/Technical Subject for some roles it may be
advantageous to have A/B in Science and Maths.
Technician apprenticeships:- Non-destructive Testing (NDT) – Onsite and at the company’s premises, Design and
Draughting Technician – Head Office with visits on-site, Electrical Maintenance Technician – Onsite and Offshore,
Mechanical Maintenance Technician - Onsite and Offshore, Instrument & Control Maintenance Technician - Onsite
and Offshore. Working on major engineering, construction and maintenance projects, including oil rigs/refineries,
bridges, chemical plants etc. Will need a minimum of GCSEs Grade A-C in English, Maths and Science/Technical
Subjects, but would prefer A or B grade in Maths and Science. Trainees may have to live away from home some of
the time. For more info and to apply online: www.ecitb.org.uk. Contact Alison Tridgell-Wyatt Regional Administrator.
Tel: 01923 402136.
British Telecom YOU CAN NOW REGISTER YOUR INTEREST/COMPLETE A BASIC FORM NOW.
Apprenticeships: Frameworks in Customer Service and Management (Retail), Customer Engineering and Delivery,
Customer Design and Support (IT), Customer Vehicles & Logistics and Software Engineering (IT). For Software
Engineering – must have a minimum of 5 GCSE’s A*-C including English, Maths & IT and be studying or gained a
minimum of 2 A levels A*-C or equivalent. Qualifications for other opportunities depends on the role but all require a
minimum of English Language & Maths at A*-C plus 2/3 other subjects at C or above. 2 levels: Advanced
apprenticeship (now Intermediate)
Register your interest online: www.bt4me.co.uk or www.bt.com/apprentice
Scottish & Southern Energy – Website says check online for new opportunities early 2012
Apprenticeships at Level 2 and 3 covering Power Station Operations, Gas Service and Gas Installation and Power
Systems Craft apprenticeships . Opportunities for each area of work vary across the country. Will need a minimum of
4 GCSEs at Grade A* – C inc Maths, English and a Science or Craft subject.
School Leavers programme requires a minimum of 5GCSE’s A*-C including English & Maths and have gained or be
working towards some A levels in a variety of subjects to a good standard. The programme involves working in many
departments across the business.
For further info and to apply online go to www.sse-apprentices.co.uk . Recruitment opens in November 2011 and
usually closes in February. You can subscribe to job alerts and join the talent pool now if no suitable
vacancies are shown.
National Grid – Recruitment now open.
Advanced Apprenticeships
Qualifications required:
 5 GCSE’s A*-C including Maths & English Language or equivalent.
 Engineering Diploma Higher level (grade A-C) AND GCSE A8-C Maths & English Language
Opportunities Nationwide and mostly outside of Hampshire but some in Fleet, Aldershot area for a Craftsperson
requiring at least 5 GCSE’s A*-C including Maths, English Language and one science, technology or engineering
subject.
Construction Engineer Training Programme: Most vacancies in the Midlands area. Requires A*-C English Language
& Maths. Plus one from technical subject areas minimum of a C grade - IT, Technical Drawing, Engineering, Physics,
Chemistry, Biology, Science or any other Engineering subject. Plus two additional GCSEs minimum of a C grade in
IT, Technical Drawing, Engineering (or any other Engineering subject), Science, English Literature, Geography or
History. Engineering Diploma Higher Level (Grade A-C) & GCSE A*-C Maths & English Language.
Engineer Training Programme: This programme leads to a Foundation Degree Engineering. To join the Engineer
Training Programme you will need one of the following qualifications*:2 A-Levels / A2: Grades A* - C (1 must be in
either Maths, Physics or Engineering) BTEC National Certificate Level 3 / Diploma / ONC in Electrical and Electronic
Engineering: Merit or above (it is essential that the Maths modules should be at Merit or above) HNC / HND in
Electrical, Electronic or Mechanical Engineering, Bachelors degree in Maths, Physics, Chemistry or any Engineering
discipline. We also look for financial and project management skills, together with the ability to communicate and
influence effectively across all levels of the organisation.
Apply for 2012 vacancies online: www.nationalgrid.com/freshtalent Go to ‘Match Me to a Career’.
British Gas – Recruitment will start around Feb 2012.
Apprenticeships in Service and Repair Engineering. Will need a minimum of 4 GCSEs at Grade A* – C including
English, Maths and Science subject or an NVQ Level 2 equivalent and either provisional or full driving licence; you will
be expected to get your full UK manual driving licence by the end of your training. Apprentices will work towards NVQ
L3. Gold DofE offered as part of programme. Apply via www.britishgasjobs.co.uk you can also see updates on
www.facebook.com/britishgasjobs and www.Twitter.com/britishgasjobs
Trend Attitude - Recruiting for 2012
You will work towards an Advanced Apprenticeship: Certificate in Building Controls Engineering over a 4 year period.
Can lead to a variety of careers in the Building Controls Industry such as Service Engineer, Project Engineer, Require
5 GCSEs at grade A* – C including English, Maths and Science. Further information and apply online via the
website: www.trendattitude.co.uk or phone 01403 226433 or email info@trendattitude.co.uk . Opportunities
nationwide, they also advertise on the apprenticeships.org.uk website.
Veolia Environmental Services
Environmental Services apprenticeships. Awaiting more local information.
May offer programmes leading to NVQ2/3 in Craft, Technician and Supervisory skills. Must be 18 to start programme.
Send your CV and a covering email explaining why you would like to join to apprentices@veolia.co.uk
Exxon Mobil – Recruiting from January 2012 for 2012 intakes. Visit the website in December for updates.
OPEN EVENINGS – To find out more visit one of the open evenings at the Waterside Sports & Social Club
(Long Lane, Holbury, Southampton SO45 2PA) at 7pm on Wednesday 25th and Thursday 26th January 2012.
LIMITED PLACES need to be reserved. The telephone number will be put on the website in December in order
to reserve a place. You'll have a chance to chat to supervisors, technicians and current apprentices.
3 year apprenticeships at Fawley in Instrument, Electrical, Machinery or Metal Trades engineering. Minimum of 5
GCSEs at C or above including Maths, a Science subject. Also interested if you have A levels, BTEC or Edexcel
Diploma engineering course. Applications through www.exxonmobil.com/ukrecruitment
Selex Sensors & Airborne Systems – Recruiting for 2012 between Nov 2011 – Feb 2012 (dates subject to
change)
Offering Technical apprenticeships in Southampton area, may be offering apprenticeships in Portsmouth, check the
website below for current information.
Require 5 GCSEs at A-C in Maths, English, Science and two other subjects (or equivalent).
Online application process.
To register and apply: go to http://www.selexgalileo.com/SelexGalileo/EN/index.sdo
Click on Careers – Apprenticeships UK - follow instructions, contact Lucy Pettet on 01268 887158
APlant – 100 locations nationwide. 3 year apprenticeship programmes in Plant Maintenance, Customer
Service & Driver Training and a Professional Sales Programme for their Sales team.
No information on the website yet for 2012 recruitment but 2011 recruitment started in March for Autumn 2011 intake
and they were looking to recruit approximately 40 new apprentices.
Check the website for more information around February/March
http://www.aplant.jobs/apply/CurrentOpportunities.aspx?a=1
MOTOR VEHICLE
Stagecoach - Recruit from March 2012
Apprenticeships in Mechanical Engineering, Body Repair and Electrical Engineering available at many of their UK
locations. Applications welcome as early as March. Intake in August/September. Will need to have 3 GCSEs grade A*
– C in Maths, English and Science and a genuine interest in engineering. The selection process involves interviews
and ability tests.
Webpage: http://www.stagecoachbus.com/apprenticeships.aspx
Applications welcome March-June and should be made in writing either to your local operating company (see
website) or by writing to: Training Co-ordinator, Stagecoach UK Bus, 10 Dunkeld Road, Perth. PH1 5TW
Remit - Retail Motor Industry Training
Quality apprenticeships in all aspects of Motor Vehicle work including Service and Repair of light vehicles, heavy
vehicles and motorcycles, Body Repair, Vehicle Paint, Parts Consultants, Business Admin, Vehicle Sales and
Customer Service. Apply online: www.remit.co.uk
Skillnet
Technician apprenticeships in Light Vehicle, Heavy Vehicle, Motorcycle, Fast Fit, MET Vehicle Body Fitting, Vehicle
Paint, Vehicle Panel, Parts and Auto Electrician. They conduct manufacturer programmes on behalf of DAF, Scania,
Kia and Ford – link http://www.skillnet.org.uk/?section=manufacturer_programmes2
For information/to apply online visit: www.skillnet.org.uk . The online application form tab is on the top right hand
side. An online test is required.
Paragon Skills For Industry - Offer Motor Vehicle apprenticeships.
Local office is at Unit 1, Blackbrook Business Park, Blackbrook Rd, Fareham PO15 5DR Tel: 01329 245300.
For information/application form: www.paragonskills.co.uk/young-people/home-page
<http://www.paragonskills.co.uk/young-people/home-page> or visit www.apprenticeships.org.uk
<http://www.apprenticeships.org.uk> for current vacancies. Find them on Facebook and Twitter.
Jaguar Cars/Land Rover - You can register your interest. Application process usually opens end of January each
year - starting September.
Apprenticeships working towards an NVQ Level 2 Performing Engineering Operations then Level 3 in your chosen
trade pathway either Tool Room, Maintenance, Manufacturing or Automotive. Ask for 5 GCSEs minimum grade C or
above including Maths, English and a Core Science subject plus two others. See the website for more information –
www.jaguarlandrovercareers.com
DEALERSHIP OPPORTUNITIES: Visit www.jaguardealerapprenticeships.com or
www.landroverdealerapprenticeships.com
4 GCSE’s required A*-C Maths, English & two other subjects.
Any vacancies will be advertised on www.apprenticeships.org.uk and successful candidates are put forward for
assessments and interview. Tel: 01926 835018.
Kwik-Fit - Recruiting April, August and November 2012. For information visit
www.kwik-fit.com/careers.asp - apprenticeships. Apply online.
Toyota - Based at a local dealership but attend the Toyota Academy.
Advanced apprenticeships offered in Vehicle Technician, Parts Adviser, Paint Technician, Body Technician, and
Service Adviser. Need GCSEs A* - C Maths, English and Science.
Application form can be completed online now.
www.toyota-apprenticeship.co.uk
Rolls-Royce - 3 or 4 year apprenticeships in Engineering, Leather, Wood and Lacquering, Paint and Maintenance.
Accept applications from January and programmes commence in September of each year.
www.rolls-roycemotorcars.com/the_company/careers/apprenticeships
You can search for current apprenticeship opportunities or if none are available, you can register your interest.
Ford - 11 apprentice pathways: Car, Van & Rapid Fit Technician, Service Adviser/Accident Repair Centre Adviser,
Parts Adviser, Vehicle Body Mechanical/Panel/Paint Technician, MET (Mechanical Electrical Trim), Commercial
Vehicle Sales Consultant & Vehicle Sales Executive, Business Administration. See website www.fordapprenticeships.co.uk for details and to apply online. Ford are asking for 3 GCSE’s at grades A*-C and need to pass
the Ford Aptitude Test. For further information on the Ford Masters Apprenticeship Programme contact Skillnet on
01923 216170 or apply online now.
BMW - Apprenticeships in Servicing, Parts, Bodyshop, motorcycle. Ask for 3/4 GCSEs in English, Maths and Science
plus one other – grades asked for depend on type of apprenticeship i.e. ask for 4 Cs English, Maths, Science plus
one other for Service apprenticeship, ask for 3 Ds in English, Maths, plus one other for Parts Apprenticeship, ask for 3
Ds for Bodyshop apprenticeship, ask for 4 Cs in English, Maths and Science plus one other for Motorcycle
apprenticeship. Induction is carried out in Wales where apprentices also do outdoor sports such as gorge walking,
power boating, rope-walking plus others. Apply online at:
http://www.bmw.co.uk/bmwuk/about/dealer_network_careers/apprenticeship/0,,1364___,00.html or go to
www.bmw.co.uk then ‘Careers’ then ‘Dealership careers’ then ‘Dealer Apprenticeships’ for further info and application
form.
Mercedes – Visit www2.mercedes-benz.co.uk for details of the Advanced Apprenticeship programme. It include a
link to the apprenticeships.org website where all vacancies are advertised and an email address for any enquiries.
Vacancies are usually advertised from March. Queries by email to mb.apprentice.academy@daimler.com. Require
C+ GCSE grades usually, requirements given with the job advertisements on the apprenticeship website.
Volkswagen Group – Advanced Apprenticeships in Paint & Body. Requirements: GCSE’s in Maths, English and an
IT subject at C or above with a passion for cars, commitment to work hard and an ability to work in a team. The
application form can be completed online now. Visit www.volkswagen-apprentice.co.uk
Peugeot – Apprenticeships offered in Light Vehicle Technician, Parts Operations, Body Repair, Paint & Refinishing,
Service Adviser. Entry requirements: GCSE grade C or above for Maths, English & Science. You need to take simple
aptitude tests as part of the recruitment process. Website: www.peugeotapprenticeships.org.uk
Babcock
Apprenticeships in ‘Service Technician’, ‘Body Technician’, ‘Paint Technician’, ‘Parts Technician’. Recruit apprentices
for Volkswagen, BMW, Ferrari, Bentley plus others including independent garages. Ask for 3 GCSEs in Maths,
English, Science, grades A-C desirable. For further info and to apply online go to
www.babcock.co.uk/automotivetraining or call 0800 731 8199.
Halfords Autocentres – Motor Vehicle Apprenticeship Scheme. For further information about the scheme please go
online www.nationwideautocentres.co.uk – Home - Contact us - Careers – Apprentice, application form online. Tel
number 0800 0370 800. They will start recruiting from May 2012 to start August 2012. They don’t ask for particular
grades but applicants sit assessment tests.
Nationwide Crash Repair Centres - YOU CAN NOW REGISTER YOUR INTEREST FOR 2012 RECRUITMENT.
Nationwide, opportunities available in Vehicle Technician ( Paint Spraying, Panel Beating, Strip Fitting) either in the
Repair Centres or with the Mobile Repairs and Motorglass teams or in a Commercial role (Customer Service,
Administration, Parts, Estimating). Require at least 3 GCSEs at Grade C or above ideally including English and
Maths and for the Vehicle Technician roles Science. Programmes usually start in August/September but can be all
year around; January is also popular. For more information call the Recruitment Team on 01926 452620 or email your
question to recruitment@ncrc.co.uk
Applications can be made by searching under current vacancies on: www.peoplebank.com/ncrc
National Tyres – next recruiting April 2012
Offer apprenticeships at Level 2. Young people are expected to gain at least 3 GCSEs A*-C including maths and
English however, young people sit their own assessment tests. Recruit in different UK areas every year and
information on which areas are recruiting will go live on their website in April 2012 see www.national.co.uk ‘Jobs’ then
‘Apprenticeships’.
CONSTRUCTION
Bricklaying, Painting and Decorating, Plastering, Carpentry & Joinery.
Carillion – Opportunities in Bricklaying and Carpentry & Joinery in Hampshire (Centre at Southampton).
Apply online at: www.carillionapprenticeships.com, or for school students, www.b-live.com.
You can also use www.apprenticeships.org.uk Starting recruitment in February 2012 for an August 2012 start.
Young people start on a Level 1 course, run in conjunction with Eastleigh College, then if good enough move on to
Level 2 – Carillion are the employer so don’t need to find own employer. Central Team Administrators for more
information either Andrea Davis (Mon/Tues/Wed) on 0191 4699857 or Jill Stubbs (Wed, Thurs, Fri) on 01642 245982.
Hadleys Shopfitters – take apprentices most years in Wood Machining, Bench Joining, Paint, you can email
info@aehadley.com or for more information look under Recruitment on www.aehadley.com or send your CV to them.
CITB - Offer a range of Construction trades. Need to find own employer.
Apply online at: www.bconstructive.co.uk/apprenticeships
Download and use the practice test booklet before you go for the assessment test. Be aware that the actual test is a
little harder than the practice booklet. Read the questions carefully, involves more complex plans, numeracy,
circumference, graphs etc, worth revising before the test!
Local office: Construction skills, Eastleigh House, 1st Floor, Upper Market Street, Eastleigh, Hampshire, SO50 9FD,
phone 08448 440046
Technicians usually require high scores on tests and 4 A* - C or above GCSEs.
Plumbing, Electrical Installation, Gas Services, Refrigeration and Air Conditioning, Heating and
Ventilation.
ATL (National Provider) – Plumbing, Electrical, Gas, Heating & Ventilation and Building Energy Management
Systems apprenticeships. You will ideally need to find an employer before you can start, but occasionally they do
have employers looking for apprentices and they try and match applicants to employers.
Application forms available now for printing online: www.apprenticeshiptraining.co.uk or you can apply online. More
info: Darren O’Connell 023 80602971
JTL (National Provider) – Covers Plumbing, Electrical, Heating and Ventilation and Engineering Maintenance
(mechanical and electrical combined).
You will need to prove that your colour vision is normal by downloading a form from their website and arranging an
appointment with an optician. JTL will help you find an employer, but still expect you to look as well. Don’t rely totally
on them. Register and apply online only: www.jtltraining.com
BEST Ltd – Building Engineering Services Training. (National Provider) – You can apply online now.
Apprenticeships in Air Conditioning, Building Services, Domestic Heating Fitting, Electro technical, Plumbing, Heating
& Ventilation, Refrigeration, Service & Maintenance Engineering and Ductwork. You will be expected to pass their
Maths and English tests and look for an employer; although BEST do have a limited number of employers seeking
apprentices and will try to match with successful applicants. Sample maths test paper can be downloaded from
website. For more information phone: 0800 917 8419 or email info@best-ltd.co.uk
See website: www.best-ltd.co.uk/apprentices
Steve Willis Training – offer apprenticeships in Gas, Electrical (Portchester) and Plumbing (Burgess Hill, West
Sussex). They can offer support in finding you an employer. For more info call Michelle Fraser on 07702719222 or
look at www.stevewillis.com/apprenticeships, email: info@stevewillis.com
Information Technology
IBM – visit www.ibm.com/start/uk/apprenticeship
Programme designed for those not intending to go to university. 2 year programme resulting in an Advanced
Apprenticeship for IT Professionals qualification. Entry requirements: 8 GCSE’s grade C or above including Maths &
English. 2 A levels at grade C or above. Applications for this year are still being accepted until 2 nd December 2011 –
2012 programme details not yet available.
NITP Microsoft IT Academy. Based in Highbury College. Offer advanced apprenticeships in IT Compita A+ and
Microsoft Certified Technology Associate (MCTA). Qualify in 7 months. Can help with finding an employer but £500
offered if you can find your own. Require 5GCSE’s A* - C including Maths and English. Students with A levels
welcome but not with an IT A level. Contact Jen Setters or Melanie Rignall on 9232 8860/07720 967711 or email
Jennifer.setters@highbury.ac.uk or melanie.rignall@highbury.ac.uk
OTHER SINGLE / MULTIPLE OCCUPATION TRAINING PROVIDERS
Paragon Skills For Industry - Local programmes are Motor Vehicle, Marine Engineering, Marine Electrics, Boat
Building, Business & Administration, Child Care, Warehousing & Distribution, Engineering & Technology, Health &
Social Care, Hospitality & Catering, and Retail. Also offer Foundation Learning with a vocational element (Post 16).
Local office is at Unit 1, Blackbrook Business Park, Blackbrook Rd, Fareham PO15 5DR Tel: 01329 245300.
For information/application form: www.paragonskills.co.uk/young-people/home-page
<http://www.paragonskills.co.uk/young-people/home-page> or visit www.apprenticeships.org.uk
<http://www.apprenticeships.org.uk> for current vacancies. Find them on Facebook and Twitter.
PETA Training- Based in Havant, Portsmouth and Cosham –Apprenticeships in Engineering – Fabrication and
Welding, Machining/CNC and Electrical and Mechanical Maintenance. Business Administration, Customer Service,
ICT. They also offer Pre-apprenticeships in Business Administration, Engineering and ICT (gets you ready for an
apprenticeship and helps you find an employer) Information online: www.peta.co.uk
Telephone: Engineering – 02392 454445, Business Admin and ICT 02392 538 724. For Pre-Apprenticeships call
02392 538 724 or email enquire@peta.co.uk for all enquiries.
Highbury College – Employed status Apprenticeships in Accountancy, Active Leisure, Animal Care, Barbering,
Bench Joinery, Brickwork, Building Services Engineering, Business Admin, Catering & Hospitality, Child Care,
Cleaning & Support, Contact Centres, Creative, Cultural & Heritage, Customer Service, Dental Nursing, Electrical
(Advanced), Electrical Engineering, Facilities Management (Advanced), Financial Services , Floristry, Gas,
Groundwork, Hairdressing, Health & Social Care, Hospitality & Catering, IT & Telecoms (Advanced), Marine
Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Motor Vehicle Fitting, Motor Vehicle Repair, Painting & Decorating, Plastering,
Plumbing, Retail, Site Carpentry, Support Teaching, Surveying, Team Leading, Wall & Floor Tiling. Highbury
generally recruit from their full time courses for apprentices, but will take speculative applications from people without
an employer. Visit the website www.highbury.ac.uk, click on apprenticeships for more information/apply online or
complete an application in the prospectus. Register on www.apprenticeships.org or call 02392 383131 and ask for
Workforce Development Department.
Chichester College – Apprenticeships in Accountancy, Amenity Horticulture, Brickwork, Business Administration,
Care, Carpentry and Joinery, Childcare, Customer Service, Electrical Engineering, Fabrication and Welding, Fencing,
Hairdressing, Intruder Alarms, Motor Vehicle, Oral Healthcare, Painting and Decorating, Plumbing, Professional
Cookery, Retail / Warehousing, Sport and Recreation, Team Leading and Management, Veterinary Nursing and
Playwork (Childcare). Chichester College take speculative applications and will try and match applicants to an
employer; but if you can find a company to employ you as an apprentice, then they will sort everything out with your
employer. You will usually need to sit a short Maths and English test to find out your level of ability and for the more
technical subjects, you will probably have to take a ‘trade test’ specific to that type of work.
Register on www.apprenticeships.org or call the college on 01243 78632 Ext. 2576 Chichester also offer information
days for specific areas as well. Call them to find out more.
South Downs College – Offer Level 2 & 3 apprenticeships in Business Administration, Children’s Care, Learning &
Development, Customer Service, Exercise & Fitness Instructor, Food Processing & Cookery, Food & Drink Service,
Health & Social Care, Performing Engineering Operations . You usually need to have your own employer but if they
do have any opportunities they are advertised on apprenticeships.org website. For more information contact the
Business Training Unit on 023 9279 4661 or email business@southdowns.ac.uk
MIT Training (based in Surrey, so really only cover the North East of Hampshire at the moment)
Apprenticeships in Hairdressing, Motor Vehicle, Electrical Installation and Plumbing. Young people will need to have
an employer or ‘actively seeking an employer’ however, particularly with Motor Vehicle, they will accept a speculative
application from a young person and may be able to match with an employer although there are no guarantees.
Download an application form at www.mitskills.com. Or call them on 0845 4309009 or email: enquiries@mitskills.com
WEBS (National Provider, based in Nottingham) – Apprenticeships in Furniture Making nationwide. Would need to
find own employer. Would do block release a week at a time, 4 times a year in Nottingham. Register/Apply online
now: www.webstraining.com
Warsash Maritime Academy – Deck, Engineering & Electro-technical Officer Cadet careers in the shipping industry.
You will usually need to have an employer/sponsor company before you start. Warsash have a list of potential
sponsors you can download. ANNUAL OPEN DAY Friday 20th January 2012 10am to 4pm.
Visit : www.warsashacademy.co.uk/careers
Fareport –. Apprenticeships in Business Administration, Customer Service, Hairdressing, Management (Inc Team
Leaders), ITQ, Health and Social Care, Child Care, Retail and Support Teaching & Learning in School. Apply online:
www.fareport.co.uk. Tel number: 01329 825 805
Catch 22 - opportunities in Business Administration, Child Care, Fitness Instructor, Operational Service & Leisure
Management. Information online: www.catch-22.org.uk/setraining and click on OUR SERVICE. Telephone: 02392
222770 and ask to speak to the DUTY SUPERVISOR or: email enquiries-setraining@catch-22.org.uk
Smart Training and Recruitment (National Provider) - Hospitality & Catering, Business Administration, Retail, Sales,
Cleaning & Support, Warehousing & Storage & Management. Information on their website: www.smartar.co.uk ( click
on Learners – What are the benefits? – Your career – Apprenticeships – Select career area for course details.
Then email info@smarttar.co.uk or phone the local office in Winchester 01962 890311.
First4skills (was Protocol) (National Provider) – Apprenticeships in Customer Service, Retail Diplomas or
Business Administration. Information on their website: www.first4skills.com click on apprenticeships LEARN2. and
register or you can either call them on 0845 071 9011, email at learn2@first4skills.com or text learn2 and your name
to 60006 if you would like one of their advisors to give you a call back. Find them on Facebook.
Nikki Froud (Local Provider) – Hairdressing apprenticeships, can assist in finding a salon but prefer you to have
found your own. Contact them on 02392 452466.
Hair Ott (Local Provider) – Hairdressing apprenticeships at their local salons. Recruit from January-March.
Application form online at www.hairottacademy.co.uk or contact Karen Moore on 02392 377373. Need to be on track
to achieve Maths and English at Grade C or above.
HIT – (Hospitality Industry Training) (National Provider) – Apprenticeships and Advanced Apprenticeships in
Chef, Food and Beverage Service, Housekeeping, Cleaning and Support Service, Customer Service, Hospitality,
Multi-Skills, Team Leader, Hospitality Supervision and Leadership. Find out more: visit www.hittraining.co.uk or call
0800 093 5892 vacancies are placed on www.apprenticeships.org.uk.
HTP Training – (Work Based Learning Provider) – Apprenticeships and Advanced Apprenticeships in Hospitality &
Catering, Business Administration, Customer Service Retail, Team Leading and Management. HTP will attempt to
match you with an employer, but can also offer NVQ qualifications if you are already in employment. Further
information on their website http://www.htptraining.com Apply by phoning 01983 533926 or via
www.apprenticeships.org
InTraining – (National Provider) –Offer Apprenticeships and Advanced Apprenticeships in Business Admin,
Customer Services, IT, Retail, Sales and Telesales, Warehousing and Storage, Transport and Logistics, Childcare,
Travel and Tourism, Team Leading, Management, Hospitality. Any vacancies will be advertised on
www.apprenticeships.org.uk or www.intraining.co.uk
RTT Group apprenticeships (National Provider) – apprenticeships in Business Administration, Customer Service,
Sales & Telesales, Warehousing, Retail and Child care. You can search for vacancies on their website www.rttgroup.co.uk or give them a call if there are no suitable vacancies on 0870 838 1818 or email them on info@rttg.co.uk
JHP TRAINING (National Provider) – Apprenticeships. Locally they offer Administration, Customer Service, IT
(Applications Specialist), Management (Level 3), Team Leading (Level 2), Child Care, Health & Social Care,
Warehousing & Storage and Retail. They will support you to find an employer but if you can find your own then that
would be helpful.
Visit www.jhpapprenticeships.com to register for more information and/or download a brochure
or phone Learner enquiry line 08709 748069 or send an enquiry using the relevant tab.
PGL (National Provider)– Apprenticeships in Activity Leisure and Learning, Activity Leadership, Hospitality
(Catering) and Customer Service. Recruiting from November 2011 until May 2012 for 2012 season staff. Jobs
available from January onwards. Visit their website: www.pgl.co.uk for more information and to register and apply
online. Mainly take 18 years and over and mainly residential apprenticeships.
Royal Mail – Visit http://www.royalmailgroup.com/jobseekers/royal-mail-group-jobs/apprenticeships
Apprenticeship leading to an NVQ in Mail Services. No specific qualifications required. You have to search & apply
for vacancies for apprentices, if there are none at the moment you can register for email alerts.
Haddon Training (National Provider) – Horse Care and Animal Care Apprenticeships. Now also offering Level 2
Customer Service, Business Admin, Team Leader and Level 3 Management. You will need to find your own
employer, but they do try and help you find an employer, by posting any vacancies on their website.
Visit www.haddontraining.co.uk more information.
You can download an application form or telephone 01672 519977 for more details.
Lifetime Training Academy – apprenticeships in Fitness Instructing (also offer Care and Hospitality apprenticeships
but not yet in our area) don’t ask for specific grades but need to pass numeracy and literacy tests. If still at
school/recent school leaver need to find own employer. If young person has been NEET (not in employment, training
or education) for 12 weeks or longer then the Employment team can help you to try and find an employer. However,
this may change. Please check with Lifetime Training Academy for updates – www.lifetimetraining.co.uk or call 0870
120 1207.
Walwyn Trust – apprenticeships in Customer Service, place people in shops, receptions and hotels. Apprenticeships
are 6 months long, 16 hours a week, get paid £41.60 a week plus £10 bonus on top. Need to pass assessments in
literacy and numeracy, be 16-18years. Call 0300 3213103 in the first instance, then local contact is Mark Harmon on
07842 126 713. website: www.walwyntrust.org.uk
Motivational Preparation College for Training (MPCT) – incorporating Military Preparation College & The Sports
Academy. Military Preparation College – helps you to begin a career in the Armed Forces or Public Sector by
improving your physical fitness. Sports Academy – initial 26 week course but could extend to a year. 50% practical,
50% physical. Qualifications include BTEC level 1 Sport & Active Leisure. Further information with Advisers. Visit
www.mpct.co.uk for more information or telephone 08442438438.
VACANCIES FOR MANY APPRENTICESHIPS CAN BE FOUND ON THE NATIONAL WEBSITE:
www.apprenticeships.org.uk
See your Youth Support Services Adviser for help to register and find vacancies on this site.
Authors: Jayne Pullar & Louisa Pring Oct/Nov 2011
Disclaimer: We are not advertising these positions on behalf of any company mentioned. The purpose of this leaflet is
purely to inform young people and signpost them to what may be available locally. Information has been gathered via
websites , conversations with some of the organisations etc. There are no guarantees to the validity or accuracy of
the lists provided