Apprenticeships

Apprenticeships are more than a qualification. They provide high quality training opportunities to young people and adults who want to learn new skills and gain qualifications while working. Apprenticeships are designed with the help of employers & industry and offer a structured programme that takes apprentices through the skills needed to do a job well and build a career in their chosen profession.

The Apprenticeships Framework
The London Learning Consortium offer Apprenticeships at two levels plus all the support and help you need to choose what the best is for you as your career develops.

Apprenticeships
Apprentices work towards a National Vocational Qualification (NVQ) at Level 2, Key Skills qualifications at level 1 and in most cases a relevant technical certificate. Apprenticeships are designed for staff whose work is likely to have some autonomy and responsibility and may require them to work as part of a team.

Advanced Apprenticeships
Advanced Apprentices work towards a National Vocational Qualification (NVQ) at Level 3, Key Skills qualifications at Level 2 and in most cases a relevant technical certificate. Advanced Apprenticeships are designed for staff that have to apply their knowledge and skills while carrying out a broad range of varied work activities, most of which are complex and non-routine. Their job role will have considerable autonomy or responsibility, and often require them to manage or supervise others.

How is it delivered?
Our staff work with the employer and employee to develop and design a delivery programme that recognizes the day to day business needs of the employer and is a flexible and supportive learning programme for the employee. The training is delivered both in work and at local community venues.

How long does it take?
The length of all our programmes varies and they are shaped to suit an individuals needs. The average length of stay on apprenticeship programme is 12 months and 12-18 months for an Advanced Apprenticeship.

What are the costs?
As an employee on an apprenticeship programme you will have the materials, training, support and accreditation costs fully or partly paid by the London Learning Consortium with funding we receive from the Learning and Skills Council. We ask the employer to contribute to your learning experience by supporting your training programme commitments e.g. time at tuition sessions and to feedback to our training team on your work performance.

What are the benefits?
There are many benefits to undertaking an apprenticeship programme. For an employee it helps them build a new career and equips them with the skills and knowledge to offer more to an employer and their business. Employers get qualified, committed and capable staff who can contribute to their businesses and organisations.
Apprentices help businesses grow and improve, they are the future.

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