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A Parents Guide to Fusion People Training and Apprenticeships
November 2013
Introduction to Fusion People Training
What are apprenticeships
Learning and earning
Levels of apprenticeship
Training
Who are they for?
What does your teen get out of it?
Career benefits for your son/daughter
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INTROCUCTION TO FUSION PEOPLE TRAINING
Fusion People Training is the City & Guilds, Edexcel and NCFE accredited training division of Fusion People Ltd a £70m Turnover group of national recruitment and training companies.
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Fusion People Training has a unique blend of training expertise, employer relationships and apprentice recruitment and placement knowledge. This all combines to enable us to deliver the complete ‘next generation’ training, staff development and apprenticeship services to employers, employees & apprentices alike.
As employees, apprentices earn a wage and work alongside experienced staff to gain job-specific skills. Off the job, usually on a day-release basis, apprentices receive training to work towards nationally recognised qualifications. Anyone living in UK or EU, over 16 and not in full-time education can apply.
Apprenticeships can take between one and four years to complete depending on the level of Apprenticeship, the apprentices’ ability and the industry sector. The minimum salary is £2.68 per hour; however, many apprentices earn significantly more.
Key benefits:Earn a salary Get paid holidays Receive training Gain qualifications. Learn job-specific
LEARNING AND EARNING
Learn on the jobApprentices learn on the job, building up knowledge and skills, gaining qualifications and earning money all at the same time.
Apprentices work towards a work-based qualification such as a National Vocational Qualification (NVQ) and other nationally recognised qualifications.
Employers all over the country recognise and value Apprenticeships as they show that they’ve been trained in the skills they need.
Apprenticeships typically take between one and four years to complete, depending on the type of framework. There is no set time to complete an Apprenticeship as they vary widely in content and size.
The length of time taken will depend on the ability of the individual apprentice and the employer’s requirements.
Earn while you learn Apprentices do real jobs for real employers. So apprentices are paid while they learn. If they are entering work for the first time, they will start earning from day one of their Apprenticeship.
There is no set rate of pay for apprentices, however all employed apprentices must receive a wage of no less than £2.68 per hour and a recent survey showed that the average wage per week for an apprentice is now around £170 and in some job roles around £210 per week.
As their skills develop, their pay will increase accordingly. Apprentices may also get additional money for essential books, clothing or equipment, or to help them with a disability. As an apprentice, they will receive the same benefits as other employees such as pension contributions, subsidised canteen and leisure facilities.
LEVELS OF APPRENTICESHIPS
Apprenticeships are increasingly recognised as the gold standard for work-based training. There are over 85,000 employers offering Apprenticeships in more than 130,000 locations; there are over 200 types of Apprenticeships suitable for hundreds of job roles. There are three levels of Apprenticeship available for those aged 16-14:
- Apprentices work towards work-based learning qualifications such as an NVQ Level 2, Key Skills and, in some cases, a relevant knowledge-based qualification such as a BTEC. - These provide the skills apprentices need for their chosen career and allow entry to an Advanced Apprenticeship.
- Advanced apprentices work towards work-based learning qualifications such as NVQ Level 3, Key Skills and, in most cases, a relevant knowledge based certificate such as a BTEC.- To start this programme, apprentices should ideally have five GCSEs (grade C or above) or have completed intermediate Apprenticeship.
- 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.
1. Intermediate Level Apprenticeships
2. Advanced Level Apprenticeships
3. Higher Apprenticeships
TRAINING
Apprenticeships are designed with the help of the employers in the industry, so they offer a structured programme that takes apprentices through the skills they need to do a job well.
There are targets and checks to make sure that their employer is supporting them and they are making progress.
The amount of time they spend training varies according to their Apprenticeship. It could be anything from one day every other fortnight to two days every week.
Apprentices also spend time off the job with a training provider – often a local college or a work-based training provider – studying for vocational qualifications. So all the things they study will be useful in their job and help them succeed in their future career.
There may be different entry requirements for Apprenticeships depending on the occupational sector. Individuals just need to be living in England and not taking part in full-time education.
Apprenticeships are open to all age groups above 16 years-old whether they are just leaving school, have been working for years or are seeking to start a new career.
Competition for places with employers can be fierce, so they will need to show that they are committed, and aware of their responsibilities to both themselves and the company who would employ them.
They also need to be happy to work as both part of a team and individually, and be able to use their own initiative.
WHAT DO THEY GET OUT OF IT?
There are lots of benefits to doing an Apprenticeship. Individuals can earn while they learn, and learn in a way that is best suited to them, through hands-on experience on the job.
EarningsResearch shows that apprentices earn, on average, over £100,000 more throughout their lifetime than other employees. Their career doesn’t have to stop at the Advanced Apprenticeship, if they want to go on to University they will find many institutes of Higher Education value their skills and knowledge and will happily offer them a place on a Foundation Degree or other higher level qualifications.
Support during trainingTheir employer or training provider will make sure they have support. The employer’s and training provider’s job is to ensure that the apprentice’s training fits their personal requirements, offers the skills needed for the job and satisfies national standards. They will also be there to help them through any difficult times.
Prospects Apprenticeships can be demanding but they are very rewarding. Because Apprenticeships train apprentices in the skills employers want, they give them choices in their career. When they’ve finished they can carry on working, maybe get promoted or go on to higher education in a college or university.
A choice of industries and employersApprenticeships have been developed by a wide range of industry sectors and are available with different types of employers from large national companies such as British Gas, BMW and Orange to smaller local companies.
CAREER BENEFITS
Will an Apprenticeship give me a good career?
Career progression is excellent for apprentices, and over the course of their careers, those with an Apprenticeship earn, on average, £100,000 more than those without. [A Cost-Benefit Analysis of Apprenticeships and Other Vocational Qualifications, University of Sheffield, 2007]
Some Apprenticeships already attract UCAS points or allow you to study for a Technical Certificate. Once the Apprenticeship has finished there’s the opportunity to carry on working, maybe get promoted or go on to higher education in a college or university.
The National Apprenticeship Service is working with UCAS to extend this system so that more qualifications gained during an Apprenticeship count towards an individual’s university application.
What are the advantages of an Apprenticeship?Getting qualified while on the job can also mean:
- You work better and more effectively- It can set you up to move into new and better jobs - You get better pay - You get to experience new and different challenges - Your existing skills and knowledge are recognised and can help you gain a qualification faster - You learn at your own pace and get support when you need it - Better job security - You gain skills and knowledge which can be used across a range of jobs and industries.
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