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Work, Earn and Learn with an Apprenticeship at Uxbridge College

What is an apprenticeship?

• A fantastic way to gain a qualification and earn a wage

at the same time

• Apprentices should be 16 years or over and be

working for at least 30 hours per week

• You get a minimum weekly wage of £100 per week –

but some employers may pay more

• You are based in your own workplace and have

additional training through Uxbridge College.

There are 4 parts to an apprenticeship:

• A knowledge based qualification normally called a

Technical Certificate

• A competency based qualification – NVQ
• Key skills
• Employment Rights and Responsibilities.

What qualification do I get as part of my apprenticeship?

How is the apprenticeship assessed?

• All apprentices have an assessor that visits

you at work every month to review what you are doing and to ensure you are happy in your work place

• Your assessor is a specialist in the area you

are working in and will support you throughout the duration of your course and help you with your NVQ

• Some apprentices come into College

(usually for one day per week) and we have an excellent team of teachers who deliver training

• n campus.

Why become an apprentice?

• An apprenticeship is an excellent way to gain your

qualifications plus your existing skills and knowledge are recognised

• It’s an opportunity to build up work experience and

gain knowledge of the work environment

• It is a great way to start your career and can lead to

many paths and opportunities in various roles across your chosen sector

• You can learn at your own pace and get support

when you need it

• It’s a chance to experience new and different

challenges and gain new skills and knowledge.

Do I need to have a job already?

• If you have an employer that’s willing to take you on

that’s fantastic.

• If you don’t already have a job we can help you find one

We regularly advertise vacancies on our website at www.uxbridgecollege.ac.uk/apprenticeships and you can also look for jobs at www.apprenticeships.org.uk

What subjects are available?

• Barbering
• Beauty Therapy
• Business Administration
• Childcare, Learning & Development
• Cookery (Professional)
• Cultural media
• Customer Service
• Dental Nursing
• Electrical Installation
• Engineering
• Glass Industry Operations
• Hairdressing
• Health & Social Care
• Hospitality & Catering
• IT Practitioner
• IT User (ITQ)
• Motor Vehicle – Auto Electrics
• Motor Vehicle – Servicing & Repair
• Property Services
• Retail
• Sport & Recreation
• Supporting Teaching and Learning in Schools.

Case studies

Don’t just take our word for it – find out what our apprentices say…… “You can’t beat learning on the job, and with an apprenticeship you get the best of both worlds. I come in to college one day a week and learn theory, and the rest of the time I am a real mechanic!” Austin Roberts, Motor Mechanics Apprentice “An apprenticeship opens up your options as well as helping you to do your job more effectively – it is well worth doing. I’ve completed Level 3 and gone up to Level 4. It can even give you a route into university, which I am looking into.” Madiha Rizvi, Customer Service Apprentice

Case studies

Don’t just take our word for it – find out what our apprentices say…… “The best thing about doing an Apprenticeship is that you gain essential skills, get a qualification and earn money at the same time.” Kaylee Jackson, Business Administration Apprentice “Doing an Apprenticeship means I’ve been able to work while getting a formal qualification– and I’ve had great training on the job as well as at Uxbridge College.” Chris Dawson, Electrical Security Apprentice

How do I find out more?

• Call: 01895 853622
• Email: apprenticeships@uxbridgecollege.ac.uk
• Visit: www.uxbridgecollege.ac.uk/apprenticeships