Apprenticeships
Our Apprenticeship project is a work-based training programme fully funded by the Government and designed around the needs of employers. Apprenticeships offer you an opportunity to gain nationally recognised qualifications while you work. They are designed for young people who wish to follow careers in industry or business.
The criteria's for achieving an Apprenticeship are laid down in a "framework". Apprentices work towards achieving an NVQ, Key Skills and a Technical Certificate by the end of the programme.
Apprenticeship Frameworks
Who does it apply to?
The programme is open to young people aged 16 - 18.* The learner must:
- Already be employed on the first day that they start their apprenticeship.
- Work a minimum of 30 hrs per week, although it is expected that this will be greater than 30 hrs per week.
- Not be attending school or college full time or part time.
- Not be taking part in any other employment, training or enterprise programme or scheme funded by the Government.
- Not be an overseas national, subject to employment or training restrictions and/or to a limit on your stay (other than as a refugee, asylum seeker or EU national showing a minimum of 3 years residency within the EU).
- Not be working towards a degree (full or part time), or a graduate.
- Not already attained an Apprenticeship programme or NVQ at the same level the leaner is being enrolled onto.
- Have an NI number.
Anyone who has obtained a higher education qualification at level 4 or above is ineligible for Apprenticeship funding (except those that have participated on the New Deal)
Why would the Apprenticeships Project benefit me?
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Our Apprenticeship programmes bring considerable value to organisations, employers, individuals and the economy.
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For the employer, taking on apprentices can provide your company with a highly skilled workforce as well as boosting productivity and staff retention.
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For the learner, this is an optimal way of training, developing and skilling you for the future.
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We give Information, Advice and Guidance (IAG) to the young person before and during their training.
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This apprenticeship can be used as a foundation for the Advanced Apprenticeship.
To read about an apprenticeship case study and find out how this project has helped others in the past, please click here.
How much does it cost?
Learning is always free for the apprentice. Employer fees apply for those aged 19 and over when they start their qualification.
How do I become an Apprentice?
If you are young person interested in doing an Apprenticeship, please send your CV to the email below or contact Joe McBrien
Phone: 020 8253 4237
Mobile: 07539218141
Email:
j.mcbrien@southlondonbusiness.co.uk /recruitment@southlondonbusiness.co.uk
How do I enquire about this project?
If you would like to learn more about this project, please contact Julie Harries:
Phone: 020 8253 4227
Email: julie.harries@southlondonbusiness.co.uk
*South London Business is an equal opportunities employer with placement opportunities available to all eligible persons regardless of age, ethnicity, gender or ability.
