What is an Apprenticeship?

An Apprenticeship helps employees to develop skills and knowledge and work towards achieving a nationally recognised qualification, whilst being employed full time.

Staffordshire County Council offer the following Apprenticeships;

Business Administration
Information Technology
Early Years and Childcare
Customer Service

There are 2 levels of Apprenticeships these are the Apprenticeship and Advanced Apprenticeship. Both levels lead to a National Vocational Award (NVQ), Key skills Qualifications and Technical Certificate Qualifications.

Apprenticeship breakdown;

These are primarily aimed at people between the ages of 16-18 and allow candidates to develop their occupational knowledge so they achieve Level 2 NVQ.

NVQ Level 2

Technical Certificate Level 2

Key Skills (dependant on previous qualifications);

Application of number Level 1

Communication Level 2

Information Technology Level 2

Employment Rights and Responsibilities

Duration of Scheme;

16-18 years - 15 months

19-21 years - 12 months

Advanced Apprenticeship breakdown;

Aimed at those between the ages of 18-24 who have achieved Level 2 NVQ and have the ability to develop in their jobs, and have a view to progressing to a supervisor or technician level job role.

NVQ Level 3

Technical Certificate Level 3

Key Skills (dependent on previous qualifications);

Application of Number Level 2

Communication Level 3

Employment Rights and Responsibilities

Funding

Apprenticeships are for people aged 16-21 and are part funded by the Learning Skills Council (LSC).

Last Modified: 06/02/2007 08:01:05
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