Complex, high value, low volume
An apprenticeship is a real, paid job. The apprentice works for an employer and trains with us at the same time, and comes out with a nationally recognised qualification and the experience to go with it.
The short answer
Apprentices need to have achieved maths and English GCSE at grade 4 or above or equivalent. Employers may set their own criteria.
The employer sets the real bar, so treat this as a guide. If somebody is close but not quite there, it is still worth the conversation.
Turbines, cranes, gearboxes, production lines, rigs and platforms. Fitters may have a mechanical, electrical, electronic, control systems, pipe fitting or instrumentation bias.
In full or in part, using machines, equipment or systems, on work where one component is worth a great deal and there is no second run to correct it.
Covers complex components and assemblies, machines, equipment and systems
Interpreting drawings or specifications and planning the work, including making sure the right tools, equipment and resources are actually there.
Covers interpreting drawings and specifications, planning work, tools and resources
Checking against quality standards and making adjustments based on their own knowledge, rather than waiting for an inspector to find it.
Covers quality standards, inspection, adjusting work
Handing over the product and preparing the work area for the next task, checking equipment meets the standard required to operate. Workshops and client premises, including hazardous environments.
Covers handover, preparing the work area, working in hazardous environments
All apprentices must undertake an independent end-point assessment which is an assessment of the knowledge, skills and behaviours that have been learnt throughout the apprenticeship. The purpose of the assessment is to make sure the apprentice meets the standard set by employers and are fully competent in the occupation.
Work launched in class and completed in the job, building the evidence the assessor will look at.
The employer, the apprentice and the tutor. Half an hour. Progress, targets, and anything getting in the way.
Marked by a tutor who is not theirs, so the feedback is honest and the real thing holds no surprises.
Most of our apprentices carry on, usually with the same employer and usually into a wider role. Which route is right depends on the job being done, so it is worth a conversation rather than a guess.
Not sure what comes after this one? Tell us the role and we'll tell you honestly which of our apprenticeships, higher apprenticeships or university-level courses fits next.
It takes two, an employer and an apprentice. Pick your side.
Recruiting, or formalising the training of someone already in post? Start with a conversation. We'll check the role, sort the funding, and get them enrolled.
Speak to us today 0800 358 7575
Or advertise a vacancy through us and we'll handle the recruitment.
An apprenticeship is a job, so an employer has to take you on before you can start. Already employed in this kind of role? Your manager can put you forward directly.
No vacancy that suits? Register your interest and we'll tell you when one comes up.
