Apprenticeships
Apprenticeships allow young people aged 16 – 18 to have a paid job and achieve qualifications including an NVQ Level 2 or 3 by learning as they work.
Employers pay apprentices a minimum wage of £95 a week while the College funds and delivers all of the training. The programmes last between 8 and 18 months.
An Apprenticeship is a brilliant first step on a career path in many industries and a great way for employers to recruit and develop new staff in their business.
There are three levels of Apprenticeship available:
Intermediate Level Apprenticeships
- An Intermediate Level course which means you’ll work towards a National Vocational Qualification Level 2 (NVQ) in your chosen specialist area
- You’ll also gain Functional Skills qualifications which teach you valuable skills such as Maths, English and in some frameworks, ICT
- You’ll also learn about Employment Rights and Responsibilities and Personal Learning and Thinking Skills
- The amount of time it should take to complete the training depends on the industry you choose to work in
- To start this programme, you should ideally have five GCSEs (grade C or above) or have completed an Intermediate Level Apprenticeship
If you successfully complete an Intermediate Apprenticeship you can apply to progress on to an Advanced Apprenticeship
Advanced Level Apprenticeships
- An Advanced Level course which means you’ll work towards a National Vocational Qualification Level 3 (NVQ) in your chosen specialist area
- You’ll continue to advance your training in Functional Skills
- The amount of time it should take to complete the training depends on the industry you choose to work in
Higher Apprenticeships
- Higher Apprenticeships work towards work-based learning qualifications such as NVQ Level 4 and, in some cases, a knowledge-based qualification such as a Foundation degree.
At Walsall College we offer a wide range Apprenticeships, click here for a full list of courses.
If you’re an employer, talk to us now and find out how an Apprenticeship could work for you. Call 01922 651159 or 01922 657097 or email apprenticeshipbusinessunit@walsallcollege.ac.uk
*To view apprenticeship job opportunities, simply access the Apprenticeship Vacancy Matching Service click here
