Apprenticeships in Northern Ireland
What does this involve?
- A modern apprenticeship is a work based training programme that offers you paid employment while you learn.
- During your apprenticeship you will gain valuable work experience to develop all the practical and technical skills you need to be a competent building services engineering professional, while you work towards an National Vocational Qualification (NVQ) Level 3 in your specialist sector area. NVQs are widely recognised by employers.
- As a modern apprentice, you'll be fully employed by a committed employer in the industry you choose. In return, you will be expected to show commitment and attend the training centre to gain your qualification.
- Generally, a training provider will appoint a training officer who will monitor your progress, help and support you, your employer and the training centre staff. They will work out a training programme for you and make sure that all the training you receive is beneficial to achieving your goal.
- Your training will be structured so that you spend some of your time at a training centre completing your NVQ as well as the Key Skills and Technical Certificates. The rest of your time will be on-the-job learning from skilled colleagues.
- Above all it is very important that both you and your employer make a commitment to complete the full course of training.
Where do I go next?
- SummitSkills Careers Advice line: 08000 688 336
- CITB (Northern Ireland): www.citbni.org.uk or telephone: 0800 587 2288
- Your local college
- Your local careers office: www.delni.gov.uk
You can also start looking for a suitable apprenticeship by sending a letter with your CV to employers in the area.
*Any reference to training providers in this documentation does not imply approval by SummitSkills. Other suitable training providers may also be available in your area.
