What’s involved in doing an Apprenticeship?

Apprenticeships are made up of a number of components which are all relevant to your specific job role. 

Each component is designed to demonstrate a level of skill in your chosen field of work. 

You will need to be able to work 16 hours per week and you will need to complete all of the following to get sufficient credits to achieve your Apprenticeship:

 

Component Level
Competency based units These allow you to demonstrate the skills required at the level of your job role
Knowledge Based units These units show that you understand the theory that goes along with the practical skills
A Technical Certificate This is needed to demonstrate a more in-depth knowledge and understanding of the Core Units within your award
Key skills or Functional Skills These units demonstrate a good level of understanding of English and Maths and help you to understand their significance in the workplace
Employment Responsibilities and Rights When completing this compnent you will learn how te law affects both employers and employees and how laws specific to the industry you work in affect you