Apprenticeships and Foundation Learning

Apprenticeships are available to all age groups. People on Apprenticeships can undertake qualifications to help them do their job.

These include NVQ qualifications, Key Skills and possibly a Technical Certificate related to the work. NVQs have been designed by employers to measure successful performance in a particular job.

Apprenticeships

There are different levels of Apprenticeship:

Intermediate Level Apprenticeships (Level 2 and Level 3)
Advanced Level Apprenticeships (Level 3)
Higher Level Apprenticeships (Level 4)

An accredited Training Provider will help deliver a structured training programme and support both the trainee and employer throughout. Training may consist of on-the-job training and assessments, day release or block release to a local College or Training Provider or a combination of these.

In general, the cost of training is met by the Government, although in some instances you may be asked to make a contribution. You will normally be responsible for paying the wage to the apprentice.

For more information, visit the Apprenticeships website.

Foundation Learning

Often employers are given the opportunity to take a young person on placement with their company and provide them with on-the-job training and experience while they are working towards their NVQ qualifications. Many employers are then able to employ the young person either after they have been on placement for a set period of time, or once they have achieved their NVQ qualifications.

If you would like to find out more, or to place a vacancy with us, call free on 0800 073 8700 and ask for the Vacancy team.