Apprenticeship Newsletter

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Develop Your Skills Apprenticeship Week here at Swansea ITeC

Apprenticeship Week is the time when all

eyes are on apprenticeships and it’s all

about raising the profile amongst

employers, individuals, teachers, parents

and the media. Everyone with an interest in

apprenticeships across Wales is

encouraged to get involved in the Week.

In the week I interviewed the

apprenticeships. In this Newsletter there

will basically be questions and answers

from the apprenticeships.

An Apprenticeship could be for you if

you’ve got a good idea of where you

want to go with your career and like the

idea of earning while you learn. You’ll get

top quality training, developing skills and

gaining qualifications on the job.

First you’ll need to decide which career

suits you best.

Next, you’ll have to decide whether you

can commit to the demands of an

Apprenticeship. Being an apprentice

means juggling work and study over the

long term.

Generally, an Apprenticeship takes

between one and four years to complete.

The length varies depending on the

sector, the qualification you’re going for

and the skills you already have.

Swansea ITeC Limited is a part of Skills Academy Wales,

the largest work-based learning provider in South West

Wales. Come and speak to the experts and find out how

apprenticeships can improve YOUR career prospects and

support YOUR business prosperity.

Here at Swansea ITeC we will support you 100% with your

career.


Geraint Lewis Code 3

I work for Code 3 models and I make prediction pieces for

Corgi.

What is your job role?

I design art work at Code 3 models. I make physical pieces.

What type of apprenticeship are you on?

I wasn’t sure about the type of apprenticeship that I’m on.

How long have you been doing the apprenticeship?

I’ve been doing the Apprenticeship under a year.

What did you do before you started the apprenticeship?

Before I started the Apprenticeship I was working in

Amazon.

What have you gained from the programme?

Since I’ve done the Apprenticeship I’ve gained more

confidence, I’ve learnt better skills on Photoshop and

Dream Weaver.

If you didn’t do an apprenticeship, where do you think you

would be now?

I’d be at the same job role but with less experience.

Do you see yourself progressing onto an advanced

diploma or even considering a degree?

I’m not sure.

Would you recommend the apprenticeship to others, If yes

why?

Yes, I would recommend the apprenticeship to others

because it’s a good way of working and learning more.

Do you think that the apprenticeship programme has the

potential to support your career aims?

Yes. The apprenticeship programme has the potential to

support my career aims.

Business benefits of a

Modern Apprenticeship?

The benefits of IT Training are enormous. A good training

session can save you time and money, paying for itself

over and over again. Below we have listed a few of the

major benefits you and your company can enjoy from a

Modern Apprenticeship.

Enables staff to be more productive

It can help avoid costly errors

It improves the presentation of work produced

It improves the accuracy of work

It increases the speed of work completed

It can improve your company’s overall image

It can improve business communication

It can rapidly improve an individual’s progress

It gives employers/employees a real sense of

achievement


Maddie Young - Gower Getaways

I work for Gower Getaways.


My job role is Business Administrator.


The type of apprenticeship programme I’m on is MVQ

level 2 Business Administration.


I have been doing the apprenticeship since October

2013.

What did you do before you started the apprenticeship?

I was training to be a hairdresser before I started the

apprenticeship.


I have gained a lot more confidence, I’ve learnt new

skills that I didn’t have and I’ve had better knowledge

of Swansea because I used to live in Spain.

If you didn’t do an apprenticeship, where do you think

you would be now?

If I didn’t do an apprenticeship I would probably be a

hairdresser.



Yes.

Would you recommend the apprenticeship to others, if

so why?

Yes I would recommend the apprenticeship

programme to others because there isn’t really a lot of

jobs available.

Do you think that the apprenticeship programme has

the potential to support your career aims?

Yes, the apprenticeship programme does have the

potential to support my career aims.

"Your

Apprentice

Of Today

Is Your

Business Of

Tomorrow"

Apprenticeships in Wales

help to inspire success in the individual

and bring huge benefits to the workplace.


Ryan Adams – Epos System

My company is Epos System, I work for till

systems.


My job role is an IT support tech – Admin.


The type of apprenticeship I’m on is the Level 2

IT professional.

How long have you been doing the

apprenticeship?

I’ve been doing the apprenticeship for 6

months.

What did you do before you started the

apprenticeship?

I was doing steps to employ course before I

started my apprenticeship.


I have gained confidence, a job and work

experience while doing the programme.

If you didn’t do an apprenticeship, where do

you think you would be now?

If I didn’t do the apprenticeship I would

probably try and get a job.

Do you see yourself progressing onto an

advanced diploma or even considering a

degree?

No.

Would you recommend the apprenticeship to

others, if yes why?

I would recommend the apprenticeship

programme to others because it’s a good

stepping stone to get work experience.

Do you think that the apprenticeship

programme has the potential to support your

career aims?

Yes.

An Apprenticeship could be for you

if you’ve got a good idea of where

you want to go with your career and

like the idea of earning while you

learn. You’ll get top quality training,

developing skills and gaining

qualifications on the job.

First you’ll need to decide

which career suits you best.

Next, you’ll have to decide

whether you can commit to

the demands of an

Apprenticeship. Being an

apprentice means juggling

work and study over the long

term.

Generally, an Apprenticeship

takes between one and four

years to complete. The

length varies depending on

the sector, the qualification

you’re going for and the skills

you already have.


Tom Blackwood – Bishopston Comp

My company is working in Bishopston

Comprehensive.


My job role is an IT Technician.


I’m not sure.


I’ve been doing the apprenticeship for a month.


apprenticeship?

I was in college before I started the apprenticeship.


I have gained better skills and money.

If you didn’t do an apprenticeship, where do you

think you would be now?

If I wasn’t doing the apprenticeship I would be

looking for a job.



Yes.

Would you recommend the apprenticeship to others,

if yes why?

I would recommend the apprenticeship to others

because it’s a good way to get to university and get

a job. It’s good experience.

Do you think that the apprenticeship programme has

the potential to support your career aims?

Yes.

Apprenticeships are for those aged 16 and over.

There are 3 levels available.

1. Foundation Apprenticeships

These can give you the skills apprentices

need for your chosen career and allow

entry to an Apprenticeship.

You’ll work towards work-based learning

qualifications such as an NVQ Level 2,

Essential Skills and, in some cases, a

relevant knowledge-based qualification

such as a BTEC.

The entry qualifications (GCSE grades or

equivalent) vary depending on the work

You may have to sit an entrance test and

be interviewed by the employer

Apprenticeships cover many career areas,

such as caring, engineering, office work,

construction work, sport and recreation.

Vacancies will vary depending on where

you live.

You may attend day or block release at a

college or training centre

3. Higher Apprenticeships

Higher Apprenticeships work towards work-based

learning qualifications such as NVQ Level 4 and, in

some cases, a knowledge-based qualification such as

a Foundation degree.


I work for PC Care, I help local charities.


My job role is to help the community with

technical faults; I also replace old IT products

from schools.


The type of apprenticeship I’m on is ICT Level

2.


apprenticeship?

I have been doing the apprenticeship since

August 2013.


apprenticeship?

I was doing a 6month job role at Wales PC

Care before I chose to do an apprenticeship.


I have gained more confidence and better

skills since I started the programme.



If I didn’t do the apprenticeship I would

probably be looking for a job.



degree?

I’m not too sure.


others, if yes why?

Yes, because it’s a good way to improve your

skills.



career aims?

Yes.

Nathan Emery - PC care.

Apprenticeship

Apprentices work towards work-

based learning qualifications such as

NVQ Level 3, Essential Skills and, in

most cases, a relevant knowledge

based certificate such as a BTEC.

To start this programme, you should

ideally have five GCSEs (grade C or

above) or have completed a

Foundation Apprenticeship.

You may have to sit an entrance test

and be interviewed by the employer

Apprenticeships are available in

many career areas such as caring,

engineering, business administration,

construction work, sport and

recreation

Vacancies will vary depending on

where you live

Get your NVQ at Level 3 and it can

lead to a job, promotion and/or

study at a HND, HNC or degree Level

(4-5)


Carl Fox – T.A Primary School

Apprenticeship Programmes

Foundation Apprenticeships Apprenticeships

Education and Training 91% 88% Business and Admin 83% 84% Engineering and Manufacturing Technologies 82% 87% Retail and Customer Service 84% 86% Information and Communication Technology 83% 82%

I’m a Teaching assistant in a Primary school

– Pontardulais Primary.


I’m a teaching assistant in a Primary school.

I’m sometimes a receptionist. I create

displays, resources and teach lessons.


The apprenticeship I’m on is ITQ user level 2.


apprenticeship?

I’ve been doing the apprenticeship for over

a year now.


apprenticeship?

Before I started the apprenticeship I was

working.

What have you gained from the

programme?

I have gained more skills on the programme.



I would be working but I wouldn’t have

learnt the skills I have gained now.



degree?

I’m 50/50 on seeing myself progress onto an

advanced diploma or considering a

degree.

Would you recommend the apprenticeship

to others if yes why?

I would recommend the apprenticeship to

others because it will help develop new skills.

It will also give you extra qualifications.



career aims?

Yes.

Helping apprentices

become IT “super users”

Learners develop a wide range of IT user

skills within the frameworks for Apprenticeships for

IT users. The apprenticeship is available at Levels 2

and 3 and is designed to help and support

people new to roles in which they use IT

intensively.

The frameworks include an integrated

competence and knowledge qualification and

learners have to complete the ITQ Diploma.


James Roberts – Quick Link

76%

78%

80%

82%

84%

86%

88%

90%

92%

Foundation Apprenticeships

Apprenticeships

I work at Quick link.


My job role is IT support.


The type of apprenticeship I’m on is IT.


apprenticeship?

I’ve been doing the apprenticeship for 2

Months.


apprenticeship?

I worked retail.


programme?

I gained more skills doing this programme.

If you didn’t do an apprenticeship, where

do you think you would be now?

If I didn’t do the apprenticeship, I’d

probably be looking for a job.



degree?

Yes.

Would you recommend the

apprenticeship to others if yes why?

Yes, because you learn more on you

don’t know, and it’s full education.


programme has the potential to support

your career aims?

Yes.

Statistics of Apprenticeships by subject

2011-12


Eric Taviner - Gower Business System.

I work at Gower Business System.


My job role is systems engineer.


The type of apprenticeship I’m on is it

practitioner.


apprenticeship?

I’ve been doing the apprenticeship since

October 2013.


apprenticeship?

Before I started the apprenticeship I

worked at Virgin Atlantic.


programme?

I’ve gained more confident and network

skills doing this programme.

If you didn’t do an apprenticeship, where

do you think you would be now?

If I didn’t do the apprenticeship I’d still be

at Virgin Atlantic.


advanced diploma or even considering

a degree?

Yes.

Would you recommend the

apprenticeship to others if yes why?

Yes, because it’s very easy going, the

staffs here are great.


programme has the potential to support

your career aims?

Yes.

Photograph of Eric

Specific job roles for Apprenticeship

training in the active leisure, learning and

well-being sector include:

Leisure and Sports Managers

Youth and Community Workers

Sports Players

Sports Coaches, Instructors and Officials

Fitness Instructors

Sports and Fitness Occupations NEC

Vocational and Industrial Trainers and Instructors

Gardeners and Grounds men/women

Playgroup Leaders/Assistants

Sports and Leisure Assistants

Leisure and Theme Park Attendants

Stewards and Related Occupations

Skills Active can help identify how many of your staff

are eligible for funding and evaluate the most

appropriate training for all staff, not just those

working in specific active leisure roles.

Other areas Skills Active can help with

include:

Customer Service

Business Administration

Social Media

Marketing and Communications

IT


Jacob - Blue Telecoms.

I work at Blue Telecoms.


My job role is a Server Management.


The type of apprenticeship I’m on is maintaining

service.


apprenticeship?

I have been doing the apprenticeship for 4

months.


apprenticeship?

Before I started the apprenticeship I was learning

more on web design.


I’ve gained more confidence doing this

programme. I have met new people in my class

which has made me feel more confident.

If you didn’t do an apprenticeship, where do you

think you would be now?

If I didn’t do the apprenticeship, I’d probably be

in college.



degree?

I don’t think I can progress onto an advanced

diploma, but I can see myself getting a degree.


others, if yes why?

Yes, I would recommend the apprenticeship to

others because you get more out of the

programme; you learn more skills as the

programme goes on.

Do you think that the apprenticeship programme

has the potential to support your career aims?

Yes.

If you are interested in gaining an

apprenticeship contact us by the following:

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