Apprenticeships are government supported work-based training programmes, available at different levels and in a variety of occupational areas. Typically an apprenticeship involves work towards an NVQ (national vocational qualification), a technical certificate (eg a City and Guilds or BTEC qualification) and key / functional skills in mathematics, English and ICT. Training is usually undertaken in the work place although in some occupational areas day release may also be required.
For more information please click on the following downloadable documents:
Aim high with Access Apprenticeships (PDF)
Equality and Diversity - a guide for learners (PDF)
Occupational Information Sheets
Safeguarding Information for Learners (PDF)
Apprenticeships available through Access
We offer Apprenticeships (level 2), Advanced Apprenticeships (level 3) and Higher Apprenticeships (level 4) in a wide variety of areas
• Business Administration (2,3)
• Accounting (2,3 and 4)
• Team Leading and Management (2,3)
• Customer Service (2,3)
• Teaching and Learning (3)
• Manufacturing Operations (2)
• Security Systems Engineering (3)
• Warehousing and Distribution (2,3)
Apprenticeships for business
Access Apprenticeships provide businesses with the opportunity to access highly motivated new recruits and/or develop their current workforce (apprenticeships are now available for employees of all ages) with qualifications available up to level 4 and above in some sectors.
Apprenticeships are a great idea for any business. However, with Access Apprenticeships we ensure that these national programmes come to life, by tailoring them to your business. They become your company 'training programmes', re-badged and delivered in a way which suits your company.
Our Business Solutions Advisers will provide advice on how to best introduce apprenticeships into your business, identifying opportunities and planning apprenticeship recruitment with you, even screening applicants for you where appropriate. We will also help you to identify current employees who may benefit from an apprenticeship. These may be relatively new, inexperienced staff or those changing roles or looking to take on more responsible/technical positions.
We work with you to plan each apprenticeship, identifying optional or additional elements to benefit your business.
Business benefits of apprenticeships
Research has shown that employing apprentices has a hugely beneficial impact on improving overall business performance. According to an independent survey of organisations that employ apprentices:
• 77% believe Apprenticeships make them more competitive;
• 76% consider Apprenticeships have led to higher overall productivity;
• 80% feel that the loyalty of their apprentices has helped reduce staff turnover;
• 88% think that Apprenticeships have led to a more satisfied and motivate workforce, whilst:
• 83% rely on their Apprenticeship programme to provide the skilled workers they need for their future.
With over two thirds of the respondents believing that their Apprenticeship programme has helped them fill vacancies more quickly and three quarters expecting Apprenticeships to play a bigger part in their recruitment policy in the future, there is no doubt that Apprenticeships offer significant benefits for any business.
Contact our Business Solutions team for more information on 0191 4904651/4904652
Apprenticeships for individuals
Apprenticeships are available for anyone over the age of 16, and are aimed at those starting a career, looking to progress to higher levels, or for those with experience but without the formal qualifications to support that experience. Apprenticeships are designed to help you learn on the job, developing your practical skills and abilities and helping you become the best at what you do.
If you are already employed, then we can help you get qualifications under your belt while you continue to earn, putting yourself in an excellent position to develop your career. We are happy to discuss your aspirations with your employer.
If you are not currently employed, then we can interview you, match your details with suitable vacancies (see link below), and put you forward for interview with our employers. You will be employed from day one in a real job, on real wages, and gain a range of qualifications.
To view our current apprenticeship vacancies please click here
What makes Access apprenticeships different?
• We offer first class support. We hold the Matrix Standard for information advice and guidance.
• We offer progression. Many of our learners go on to complete second and third qualifications with us. Alongside their qualifications, many are promoted, moving onwards and upwards in their career too.
• We offer quality. We are an award-winning organisation, graded 'good' by Ofsted in all occupational areas and with achievement rates continually above national averages.
More support available
If you can't find what you are looking for here, or you want to consider other occupational areas or vacancies, more support is available through the National Apprenticeship Service (NAS) or your local Connexions Service. You can find links to both below.
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