Apprenticeship Training
Apprenticeships are nationally recognised qualifications developed by industry and relate to specific on-the-job training.
In England alone, more than 130,000 businesses employ 250,000 apprentices. Research shows that there are significant benefits for both employers and apprentices. Employers gain a highly motivated and loyal workforce that helps boost productivity and makes a positive difference to their business from day one, and individuals improve their skills and career prospects whilst continuing to learn and earn a wage.
All apprenticeships include the following elements:
- A competency work-based qualification (NVQ or equivalent)
- Key Skills, which are transferable qualifications in Communication, Application of Number and, for some apprenticeships, Problem Solving.
- A technical or knowledge-based qualification related to the NVQ.
- A module on employment rights and responsibilities.
Advantages for employers
The Apprenticeship Programme
- is designed to help your employees reach a high level of competency and performance
- will help your organisation to be more effective, productive and competitive
- can address your skills gap – one of the biggest threats to UK business
- ensures your workforce has relevant, practical skills and qualifications that fit your business needs
- increases motivation, flexibility, satisfaction and loyalty of your employees
- reduces your staff turnover (which can incur huge associated costs) by increasing staff retention
- increases the value of your workforce and your chances of success
- improves technical abilities and transferable skills
- takes place on-the-job making it a cost-effective method of improving skills (or: takes place on the job, reducing training costs & down time).
Advantage to learners
- earn while you learn
- gain a nationally recognised qualification
- increase your chances of better pay, promotion, job security and satisfaction
- improve your skills and knowledge with hands-on experience
- learn at your own pace with one-to-one support throughout
- increase your opportunity to continue learning at a higher level
For further, impartial advice, please visit www.apprenticeships.org.uk.
We offer apprenticeship training in the following areas:
- Textiles
Level 2 Award in Manufacturing Textiles 4342 with City & Guilds, Key Skills at Level 1 in Application of Number & Communication with EDI Ltd and Technical Certificate Level 2 with ABC Awards.
- Apparel
Certificate in Manufacturing Sewn Products NVQ Level 2 with ABC Awards, Key Skills at Level 1 in Application of Number & Communication with EDI Ltd and Technical Certificate Level 2 with ABC Awards.
- Business & Administration
NVQ at Level 2 in Business Administration with City & Guilds, Key Skills at Level 1 in Application of Number, Level 2 in Communication with EDI Ltd. Technical Certificate in Business Administration at Level 2 with City & Guilds.
- Warehousing & Storage
NVQ at Level 2 in Warehousing & Storage with City & Guilds, Key Skills in Application of Number and Communication at Level 1 with EDI Ltd, and Technical Certificate Level 2 with City & Guilds.
- Print
NVQ at Level 2 in Machine Printing with City & Guilds, Key Skills in Application of Number, Communication and Problem Solving at Level 1 with EDI Ltd and Technical Certificate in Printing & Graphical Communication at Level 2 with City & Guilds.
The Advanced Apprenticeship Programme
The Advanced Apprenticeship Programme provides the opportunity for young people with 4 GCSEs at Grades A - C to obtain: A National Vocational Qualification (NVQ) at Level 3, Key Skills at Level 2 and Technical Certificate Qualifications also at Level 3.
The NVQ qualification is obtained by assessment at the candidate's place of work. For Key Skills the majority of the work is completed in the work place although attendance at the Textile Centre may be required to "sit" the Key Skills examinations which last 1 - 1.5hrs per exam.
Advanced Apprenticeship training is available in the following areas:
- Textile Technician Level
NVQ at Level 3 in Manufacturing Textiles 4132 with City & Guilds, Key Skills at Level 2 in Application of Number and Communication with EDI Ltd. Certificate in Textile Technology at Level 3 with ABC Awards.
- Apparel Apprenticeship Level 3
QCF Certificate in Apparel Technology Level 3 with ABC awards, Key Skills at Level 2 in Application of Number & Communication with EDI Ltd and Diploma in Apparel Production at Level 3 with ABC Awards.
- Business & Administration Supervisory Level 3
NVQ at Level 3 in Business Administration with City & Guilds, Key Skills at Level 2 in Application of Number and Communication with EDI Ltd. Technical Certificate in Business Administration at Level 3 with City & Guilds.
- Warehousing & Storage Level 3
NVQ at Level 3 in Logistics Operations Management with City & Guilds, Key Skills at Level 2 in Application of Number and Communication with EDI Ltd and Technical Certificate in Logistics & Transport at Level 3 with CILTUK.
- Print (Advanced)
NVQ at Level 3 in Machine Printing with City & Guilds, Key Skills at Level 2 in Application of Number, Communication and Problem Solving with EDI Ltd and Technical Certificate in Printing & Graphical Communication at Level 3 with City & Guilds.
For further information please contact Angela Keenan via angelakeenan@textile-training.com or via telephone on 01484 346500.