Why do an Apprenticeship?
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Skills and qualifications
Young people undertaking Apprenticeships and Advanced Apprenticeships get ‘on-the-job’ training. They build up knowledge and skills, gain qualifications and earn money all at the same time.
Both these levels of Apprenticeship lead to National Vocational Qualifications (NVQs), Key Skills qualifications and, in most cases, a technical certificate.
Work experience
Being in the workplace allows the apprentice to gain a wide range of skills and knowledge specific to their chosen industry.
National Vocational Qualifications (NVQs) are achieved through assessment and training in the workplace. NVQs are nationally recognised qualifications that are accepted by employers and academic institutes. People who complete an Apprenticeship will gain an NVQ Level 2. Advanced Apprenticeships lead to an NVQ at Level 3.
Key skills
All apprentices have the opportunity to improve their Key Skills such as communication, number skills, team work, problem solving, improving own learning, and information technology.
Key Skills are essential skills that underpin success in education, employment, lifelong learning and personal development. These Key Skills are essential to compete effectively in the labour market in any field.
Technical certificates
Technical certificates focus on the knowledge and understanding that underpins the NVQ competencies. They may also cover wider aspects of the chosen occupation or sector. They include BTEC or City & Guilds qualifications. They prove that the Apprentice understands the theory behind the job as well as being able to carry out the practical tasks.
