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Apprentices
want to learn and make a difference to your business. They are the very
best kind of employee – those who want to be there and want to succeed.
Funding
is available for the full cost of Apprenticeship training for most
employees aged 16-18. Some funding is also available for employees aged
19-24.
NTDP
Northamptonshire
Training and Development Partnership (NTDP) works on behalf of the
Learning and Skills Council (LSC). We are a membership organisation of
training providers throughout the County.
Why Apprenticeships?
Expert support
Your employee will be supported by a training provider who will meet with you and your Apprentice to agree a Learning Plan.
The
Apprenticeship will sometimes involve day release out of the workplace,
where your employee will learn from experienced trainers in your
occupational area as well as meeting other people to share good
practice and ideas.
Nationally recognised qualifications
Your
Apprentice will benefit from a nationally recognised qualification that
could potentially enable them to progress to Foundation Degree or HNC.
The Apprenticeship will encompass an NVQ, Technical Certificate and Key
Skills.
Apprenticeships come at two levels:
Apprenticeship - level 2
Advanced Apprenticeship - level 3
Qualification Table
As well as helping you to progress in your chosen career, Apprenticeships can help you to enter higher education. The different levels of NVQs relate to other qualifications, as shown below.
Level 1 = 5 GCSEs at grades D – G
Level 2 = 5 GCSEs at grades A* – C
Level 3 = 2 A levels or 1 vocational A level
Levels 4 / 5 = HNC, HND and degree level
The diagram shows you how you could progress through to a full time or part time higher education course, having completed Level 3 as an Apprentice.
FAQs
Are Apprenticeships available in all areas of my business?
Apprenticeships are available in almost every area of employment, from Administration through to Welding.
What are the benefits to my business?
Brings new skills and expertise
Assists with recruitment and retention
Boosts employee morale and motivation
Increases productivity and minimises errors
Demonstrates the quality of the workforce to existing and potential customers
Helps reduce workplace accidents
What are the benefits for our employees?
Enhances skills and expertise
Helps improve career development/promotion chances
Gives a sense of achievement
Qualifications gained on the job
What support will I get with training?
Training Providers are experts in their field and have a wealth of experience in supporting Apprentices. An Individual Learning Plan will be agreed with you and your employee and appropriate support provided.
Will I get any funding towards the cost of training?
Funding is available for the full cost of Apprenticeship training for most employees aged 16-18. Some funding is also available for employees aged 19-24.
Case Studies
Brian Armitage Factory Manager Adey Steel, Leicestershire
"It is necessary to always attract and develop people to enjoy working in our business and for them to have the skills to make the right decisions or manufacture to the right quality. One avenue, which we have used for a number of years, is to attract young people into the business. With training, both external and from existing skilled employees, we are able to make a career for our apprentices that they enjoy both from doing the work and from the recommendation they receive."
"We believe young people coming into the business show more long-term loyalty to the company if they have been provided with good training and a continuous development programme."
John Newman Hairdressers Rothwell, Northants
"Bringing new skills into our industry is vital for its success. I have been employing Apprentices for 28 years and they bring new skills, enthusiasm and fun. Apprentices are the future of my business."
Erica Brown Liaison Officer Derby City Council
"Education and business work well together to prepare young people for the world of work. Apprenticeships help to develop links between providers and the workplace and raise awareness of our company and the services we provide. Young people on Apprenticeship programmes have a lot of potential, and with supervision and training, they can be helped to develop into successful employees of the future. Babington Business College provide excellent support to employers and to their Apprentices in gaining qualifications. Existing employees can also gain new skills such as supervising or mentoring."
Apprenticeships Available in Northamptonshire
Accountancy
Activity Leadership
Administration
Advance Craft Kitchen and Larder
Agriculture
Arboriculture
Auto Electrician
Bar Service
Boat Building - Support &
Maintenance
Bricklaying
Business Improvement Techniques
Cabinet Making
Call Centre
Carpentry and Joinery
Childcare/Early Years
Childcare - Playwork
Cookery (Professional)
Customer Service
Dental Care
Digital Aerial Installation Engineer
Distribution, Warehouse and Storage
Drink Service
Elderly Care
Electrical Engineering
Electrical Installation
Electronic Servicing
Electrotechnical Services
Engineering
Engineering Manufacturing
Engineering Production
Exercise to Music
Fabrication and Welding
Floristry
Food and Drink Service
Food Preparation and Cooking
Food Processing
Food Service
Footwear
Front Office
Gamekeeping
Gym
Hairdressing
Health & Social Care
Heating and Ventilation
Horse Care
Horticulture - Landscape
Horticulture - Turf
Hospitality Customer Service
Hospitality Reception
Hospitality Service
Hospitality Supervision
Hospitality/Catering
Housekeeping/Portering/Cleaning
Information Technology
Leisure Management
Maintenance Engineering
Management
Manufacturing
Mechanical Engineering
Motorsport
Motor Vehicle - Heavy Maintenance
Motor Vehicle - Light Mechanics
Motor Vehicle Body and Repair
Motor Vehicle Maintenance
Motorcycle Technician
Operational Development
Operational Service
Painting and Decorating
Performing Engineering Operations
Plastering
Plumbing
Printing
Retailing
Roof Tiling and Slating
Sales
Small Animal Care
Stonemasonry
Team Leading
Telesales
Traffic Office
Travel Services
Veterinary Nursing
Wall & Floor tiling
Young Drivers' Scheme
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