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So, what are Apprenticeships?

Answer:: They are work-based training programmes designed around the needs of employers, which lead to national recognised qualifications.

Who are they for?

Answer:: You can use Apprenticeships to train both new and existing employees. Funding is available to train apprentices.

Who runs them?

Answer:: Apprenticeships are designed by the Sector Skills Councils (part of the Skills for Business network), while the National Apprenticeship Service helps to fund the training.

How are Apprenticeships developed?

Answer:: Business representatives from the relevant industry sector work with the Sector Skills Councils to develop the course content. Because they genuinely understand your business, the training will be relevant for your industry.

Where do they take place?

Answer:: This is up to you. Most of the training is 'on the job' at your premises. The rest will be provided by Guildford College, either on a day-release basis to Guildford College or Merrist Wood College, or in some cases delivered in your workplace by our trainers and assessors.

What does Guildford College do?

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Throughout the Apprenticeship the College will be able to support and guide you. We will work with you to:

help you decide which Apprenticeship is right for you
agree a training plan with your apprentice
recruit an apprentice or support your existing staff into Apprenticeships
manage the assessments
ensure that national quality standards are met and deliver integrated, coherent training

Are there different levels of Apprenticeships?

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Yes, there are two levels of Apprenticeship available for those aged 16 and over at Guildford College:

Apprenticeships (equivalent to five good GCSE passes)
Apprentices work towards work-based learning qualifications such as an NVQ Level 2, Key Skills and, in most cases, a relevant knowledge-based qualification such as a BTEC. These provide the skills they need for their chosen career and allows entry to an Advanced Apprenticeship.

Advanced Apprenticeships (equivalent to two A-level passes)
Advanced apprentices work towards work-based learning qualifications such as an NVQ Level 3, Key Skills and, in most cases, a relevant knowledge-based certificate such as a BTEC. To start this programme, the applicant should ideally have five GCSEs (grade C or above) or have completed an Apprenticeship.

Do they lead to further qualifications?

Answer:: Apprentices can progress to Higher Education, including university degrees.

What are my responsibilities as an employer?

Answer:: You must give your apprentices an induction into their role and provide on-the-job training. You are also responsible for paying your apprentice's wages.

Will there be a mountain of paperwork?

Answer:: No. There is a need to endure that the training provided is of a high quality, and that the public funding provided is used for training – but this is not a bureaucratic process.

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Contact

Services to Business, Guildford College,
Guildford, Surrey, GU1 1EZ

Tel: 01483 44 85 30
Email: employerenquiries@guildford.ac.uk|