Apprenticeships
Apprenticeships are high quality work-based training programmes for those who want to develop their future career prospects. They combine paid work with on-the-job training, qualifications and progression.
Taking an apprenticeship
The Apprenticeship programme is known as a framework and consists of:
A work-based qualification (usually an NVQ)
A technical certificate – or other knowledge based elements
Functional skills: English, Maths and ICT
Employee Rights and Responsibilities and Personal Learning and Thinking Skills
There are different levels of apprenticeship available for those aged 16 and over:
Intermediate Apprenticeships
Typically, for an Intermediate Apprenticeship you will need a number of GCSEs grades A* to C with, ideally, English and maths being two of those subjects.
Advanced Apprenticeships
For an Advanced Apprenticeship you will need at least 5 GCSEs with grades A* to C (4-9 on the new GCSE grading system) with, ideally, English and maths being two of those subjects. Advanced Apprenticeships offer you qualifications up to Level 3.
Higher education and Higher and Degree Apprenticeships
Your career doesn’t have to stop after an Advanced Apprenticeship. You can go on to study at a higher level, you can.
Apprenticeships are available to anyone over the age of 16. Entry requirements vary depending on the sector and the job but generally you will be expected to have at least 3 GCSEs at Grades D or above. To take an Apprenticeship at Waltham Training and Recruitment Consultants you must already be in employment.
Not employed:
Waltham Training and Recruitment Consultants LTD offers a number of apprenticeship courses. Please click here and get in touch with us for more information.
Employed:
We currently offer Apprenticeships in the following areas:
- Business Administration
- Diploma in health and social care
- Business studies, customer services
- Marketing
- Diploma in child care
- Education training Ptils, Dtils (Level 3-5)
- Assessor awards
Guidance to employers
As an employer you can use Apprenticeships to train both new and existing employees. Some funding is available to train apprentices in certain categories.
The Apprenticeship programme is known as a framework and consists of:
A work-based qualification (usually an NVQ)
A technical certificate – or other knowledge based elements
Functional skills: English, Maths and ICT
Employee Rights and Responsibilities and Personal Learning and Thinking Skills
Help you decide which Apprenticeship is right for you
Explain the way that Apprenticeships might work for you and if funding is available
Agree a training plan with your apprentice;
Recruit an apprentice or support your existing staff into Apprenticeships;
Manage the training and evaluation
Ensure that national quality standards are met and deliver integrated, coherent training.
Intermediate Apprenticeships (equivalent to five good GCSE passes)
Advanced Apprenticeships (equivalent to two A Level passes)
Reduce training and recruitment costs
Increase productivity and profit margins
Develop a skilled, motivated and qualified workforce
Improve customer service results
Business Administration
Team Leading and Management…