Apprenticeships in Wales
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 will need to become a competent building service engineer while you also work towards a National Vocational Qualification (NVQ) Level 2 in your specialist area.
- As a modern apprentice, you will be fully employed by a committed employer in the industry and with an appropriate wage, aiming for an advanced craft or technical role as a building services engineer.
- A modern apprenticeship generally takes four years to complete and leads to an NVQ Level 3 in your chosen area. NVQs are widely recognised by employers.
- In return you will be expected to show commitment to attend the training centre to gain your qualifications.
- 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.
- 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 you achieving your goal.
- 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?
There are a number of organisations that will be able to help you further, but you should discuss your thoughts with your careers advisor and you might like to try:
- SummitSkills Careers Advice Line: 08000 688 336
- JT Limited: www.jtlimited.co.uk or telephone 08000 852 308
- BEST: www.best-ltd.co.uk or telephone 01902 497 606
- Your local college
- Your local careers office: www.careerswales.com
- Education and Learning Wales: www.elwa.org.uk can also give you details of local training providers in your area
You can also start looking for a suitable apprenticeship by sending a letter with your CV to employers in your 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.
