As parents/guardians, you obviously want the best for your children and you need to be fully informed about the choices available.
Young people now have a huge variety of choices available to them when they finish High School and many find the vocational route the preferred option instead of continuing with full time education.
What is an Apprenticeship?
An Apprenticeship is a combination of on and off the job training and will provide an Apprentice hands on experience whilst earning a salary and working towards a qualification.
What is an Apprenticeship Standard?
An Apprenticeship Standard sets out knowledge, skills and behaviours criteria that is required of the Apprentice. Apprenticeship Standards are designed by groups of employers known as ‘Trailblazers’. You can find out more about all of the Apprenticeship Standards available here: https://www.instituteforapprenticeships.org/apprenticeship-standards/?
STEGTA offer Apprenticeships specifically in Engineering and Technical Construction. You can find out more about the various disciplines here: https://stegta.co.uk/our-trades/
Do you offer any support to help find an Apprenticeship?
STEGTA offer an Apprenticeship recruitment service and you can view our current vacancies here: https://stegta.co.uk/apprenticeship-vacancies/
You can also register on the Government ‘Find an Apprenticeship’ portal where you can create a profile and search and apply for Apprenticeship opportunities: https://www.gov.uk/apply-apprenticeship
What is involved in an Apprenticeship programme?
Once the Apprentice has commenced their employment, they will be allocated a STEGTA Training Officer who will support and guide them throughout their whole Apprenticeship programme. This will include having periodic reviews with the Apprentice and their employer, setting them tasks to complete and also discuss their progress on a regular basis.
Each Apprenticeship programme has its own typical delivery model, however all programmes will usually involve some attendance at College or The STEGTA Training Centre to study a knowledge qualification and/or undertake practical skills training.
All Apprentices are required to undertake an End Point Assessment towards the end of their Apprenticeship. This will usually be comprised of a number of elements which are designed to assess the Apprentice’s knowledge, skills and behaviours against the required criteria of the Apprenticeship Standard that they have been working towards. This may include a multiple-choice exam, a technical interview or a short presentation etc.
What happens after the Apprenticeship?
Upon completion of an Apprenticeship, most employers will certainly encourage progression onto a higher level of qualification which may include a HNC, HND or a Degree Apprenticeship.
