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New
alternatives - modern apprenticeships
Let's face it.
You
just aren't interested in spending the next 2 or even 5 years
of your years couped up in classrooms studying.
Or
maybe you are still interested in learning, but you
would far rather do it on the job and make some money out
working in the real world, getting hands on experience at
the same time.
Enter
the Modern Apprenticeships.
A
scheme run by the government to let you do just that. You
get training on a Modern Apprenticeship which will provide
you with skills and qualifications which are regcognised by
employers. Plus you are paid at the same time.
And
it's estimated that in a few years' time there be over 9 million
jobs for junior managers and technicians so you could find
that the Modern Apprenticeship puts you in exactly the right
place to take advantage of that. You'll have the skills, knowledge
and experience.
So
what are they - exactly?
There
are more than 80 different sectors of industry and commerce
that offer Modern Apprenticeships including animal care, arts
and entertainment at the Foundation level and at the Advanced
Level broadcasting, construction and information technology.
Click here for the full list. Yes I did mention 2 levels Foundation
and Advanced Modern Apprenticeships. So what's the difference?
Quick table!….
| Foundation |
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| Qualifications
needed |
Open
to all school and college leavers aged 16+ regardless
of sex, race or disability. |
| Training |
Trained
to at least NVQ/SVQ Level 2 in skills required to do the
job to industry standards. "Key skills" training, ie IT,
communication, using and applying numbers in your work
and learning to work as part of a team. |
| What's
next? |
You
can go on to an Advanced Apprenticeship or continue with
your career outside the Apprenticeship scheme. |
| Advanced |
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| Qualifications
needed |
NVQ
level 2, or Intermediate GNVQ, or 4 GCSEs at grades A-C,
or above Also college-leavers with advanced, (Level 3)
qualifications, such as NVQ Level 3, 2 A-levels, Vocational
A-levels (which used to be called Advanced GNVQ) or 4
AS-levels. They deliver training to technician, supervisory
or junior management levels. You could apply for this
scheme as late as your twenties but you must complete
the training by your 25th birthday. |
| Training |
Trained
to at least NVQ/SVQ Level 3. "Key skills" training, ie
IT, communication, using and applying numbers in your
work and learning to work as part of a team to Level 3.
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| What
next? |
After
you've completed an Advanced Apprenticeship you can go
on with further qualifications, maybe study part-time
or perhaps go to full-time higher education. |
And
how long is this all going to take?
You'll be pleased to hear that you can go at your own pace.
Usually they last 3 years, but it could be shorter or longer.
All depends on you.
How
do I know if it's for me?
You should have a pretty good idea by now if you are interested.
Think carefully about your options.
Remember
that doing this scheme won't mean you can't ever get a degree,
but it might mean that you get one later in life. Some careers
mean you have to have a degree and that might influence your
decision - or it might make you rethink your career! Check
out the Areas of Work database and Fill in the Passport to
check out careers you might be good at and the qualifications
that you need for them.
by
Katie Streten
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