Courses - Apprenticeships
An apprenticeship is a Work Based method of training and is available for anyone over the age of 16. To become an apprentice you need to be employed in the same industry you wish to be trained in.
Being an apprentice is a great way of not just getting a job, but a fantastic career.
Apprentices attend college either on a day release or block release basis. The rest of the time you will be at work learning the skills of your particular trade/career.
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| Apprentice - Bench Joinery | Years 1 & 2
In the first two years you will work towards obtaining an NVQ Level 2 in Bench Joinery and evidence of the jobs you do at work will need to be compiled in a Work Evidence Diary. You will attend college two days per week for the first year or block as required, to work towards the technical certificate in City & Guilds Intermediate Construction Award (ICA), which provides you with the underpinning knowledge you will require in your chosen occupation. You will also have to complete Level 1 Key Skills in subjects you will not have obtained at school. AON - Application of number Comms - Communications Year 3 In year three you will complete an NVQ Level 3 in Bench Joinery in the workplace and evidence of the jobs you do at work will need to be compiled in a Work Evidence Diary. You will attend college on block release in year three to complete the technical certificate in City & Guilds Advanced Construction Award (ACA). You will also have to complete Level 2 Key Skills in subjects you will not have obtained at school. AOL - Application of number Comms - Communications |
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| Apprentice - Business Administration | Business Administration L2 This is a one year apprenticeship. Pre-requisites:- A minimum of 3 GCSE's in - Maths, English, a Science and I.C.T. at grade C or better is desirable but not essential. You will be employed with a company for a normal working week and may attend college for workshops if required throughout your training. Your dedicated assessor will visit you at work on a regular basis to observe you in the workplace and to train and support you through the apprenticeship. In addition you will also work towards a technical certificate which provides you with the underpinning knowledge you will require in your chosen occupation. (Level 2 Certificate in Business and Administration (Organisations and People). You will also have to complete "Key Skills" in Maths and English Application of Number Level 1 Communications Level 2 Business Administration L3 This is a one year apprenticeship. Pre-requisites:- A minimum of 3 GCSE's grades A to C or the equivalent - e.g. NVQ Administration Level 2. You will be in placement with a company for a normal working week and may attend college for workshops if required throughout your training. Your dedicated assessor will visit you at work on a regular basis to observe you in the workplace and to train and support you through the apprenticeship. In addition you will also work towards a technical certificate which provides you with the underpinning knowledge you will require in your chosen occupation. (Level 3 Certificate in Business and Administration (Organisations and People). You will also have to complete "Key Skills" in Maths and English Application of Number Level 2 Communications Level 2 |
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| Apprentice - Decorative Occupations | Years 1 & 2
In the first two years you will attend college two days a week and work towards obtaining an NVQ Level 2 in Decorative Occupations evidence of the jobs you do at work will need to be compiled in a Work Evidence Diary. In addition you will also work towards the City & Guilds Intermediate Construction Award (ICA) technical certificate which provides you with the underpinning knowledge you will require in your chosen occupation. You will also have to complete Level 1 Key Skills in subjects you will not have obtained at school. AOL - Application of number Comms - Communications Year 3 In year three, you will complete NVQ Level 3 in the workplace and evidence of the jobs you do at work need to be compiled in a Work Evidence Diary. You will attend college on block release in year three to complete the City & Guilds Advanced Construction Award (ACA) technical certificate. You will also have to complete Level 2 Key Skills in subjects you will not have obtained at school. AOL - Application of number Comms - Communications |
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| Apprentice - Electrical Engineering | It doesn't matter whether it's a bicycle, a car, an aeroplane, a PC or laptop, a mobile phone, a camera even something as simple as a pen. Light switches, televisions, boats and ships, a bridge, rockets, or a space station, the list goes on.
So ask yourself what you see yourself as, an inventor, designer or a draughtsman or perhaps the person with the ability to produce the finished product. Engineering is broken down into four areas - Mechanical, Electrical, Fabrication & Welding and Motor Vehicle. Look at the options on the menu to explore engineering further. This is a four year apprenticeship. Pre-requisites:- A minimum of 4 GCSE's in - Maths, English, a Science and I.C.T. at grade C or better. (I.C.T. is not a mandatory subject. Another would be acceptable) Years 1 & 2 In the first two years you will attend college 2 days a week and work towards obtaining an NVQ Level 2 in general engineering (Performing Engineering Operations - Electrical bias). In addition you will also work towards a technical certificate which provides you with the underpinning knowledge you will require in your chosen occupation. (City & Guilds 2300 Level 2 - Certificate in Electrotechnical Technology) You will also have to complete "Functional Skills" in Maths, English, ICT, Working With Others and Improving Own Learning at Level 2. Years 3 & 4 In years three and four, you will complete an NVQ level 3 in the workplace either, (Engineering Maintenance, Engineering Installation & Commissioning). Evidence of the jobs you do at work need to be compiled in a portfolio. Lowestoft College use an online system for capturing this evidence. You will attend college one day a week in years three and four to complete the BTEC (National Certificate in Operations & Maintenance in Engineering level 3). This technical certificate is at Technician level. This is a multi-skill qualification and covers mechanical, electrical, and electronic engineering. Should you or your employer decide that the BTEC is inappropriate for you. Alternative Technical Certificates are available to choose from. |
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| Apprentice - Electrical Installation | Years 1 to 3
During the four years you will attend the employer's place of work to gain site evidence for your NVQ level 2 and level 3. This is recorded on-line and you will be working with an appointed assessor. In addition you will also work towards two technical certificates which provide you with the underpinning knowledge you will require in your chosen occupation. (City & Guilds 2330 level 2 and level 3- Certificate in Electrotechnical Technology). You will also have to complete "Key Skills" in subjects you may not have obtained at school and will be at Level 2. Application of Number (level 2) Communications (level 2) I.T. (level 1) Also, there is a requirement for you to complete a short course, namely, 'Employers Responsibility & Rights'. This is to ensure that you are aware of your rights & responsibilities in the place of work. Year 4 In year four, you will complete an NVQ level 3 in the workplace. You will also be required to attend an 'Approved exam centre' for three days to gain the Achievement Measurement level 2 (AM2) exams. |
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| Apprentice - Hairdressing | This is a two year apprenticeship followed by an optional extra year for the advanced apprenticeship.
There are no formal academic entry requirements for this course, although GCSE's are desirable. All applicants undergo an interview and sit computer based assessment tests before acceptance onto the course. Years 1 & 2 In the first year you will attend college 1 day a week followed by attendance approximately once every six weeks in the second year. You will be working towards obtaining an NVQ Level 2 in Hairdressing. You will also have to complete "Key Skills" in subjects you will not have obtained at school and will be at Level 1. AON (Application of Number) Comms (Communications) Year 3 If you wish to continue to year 3 for the advanced apprenticeship, you will attend college one day a week and complete an NVQ Level 3 in Hairdressing. You will also have to complete "Key Skills" in subjects you will not have obtained at school and will be at Level 2. AON (Application of Number) Comms (Communications) |
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| Apprentice - Men's Barber | This is a two year apprenticeship followed by an optional extra year for the advanced apprenticeship.
There are no formal academic entry requirements for this course, although GCSE's are desirable. All applicants undergo an interview and sit computer based assessment tests before acceptance onto the course. Years 1 & 2 In the first year you will attend college 1 day a week followed by attendance approximately once every six weeks in the second year. You will be working towards obtaining an NVQ Level 2 in Hairdressing. You will also have to complete "Key Skills" in subjects you will not have obtained at school and will be at Level 1. AON (Application of Number) Comms (Communications) Year 3 If you wish to continue to year 3 for the advanced apprenticeship, you will attend college one day a week and complete an NVQ Level 3 in Hairdressing. You will also have to complete "Key Skills" in subjects you will not have obtained at school and will be at Level 2. AON (Application of Number) Comms (Communications) |
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| Apprentice - Plumbing | Years 1 & 2
In the first two years you will attend college 1 day a week and work towards obtaining an NVQ Level 2 in Plumbing. In addition you will also work towards the technical certificate, City & Guilds 6129 Level 2 Certificate in Basic Plumbing Studies, which provides you with the underpinning knowledge you will require in your chosen occupation. You will also have to complete Level 1 Key Skills in subjects you will not have obtained at school. AON (Application of Number) Comms (Communications) Years 3 & 4 In years three and four, you will complete an NVQ level 3 in the workplace and evidence of the jobs you do at work will need to be compiled in a portfolio. Lowestoft College uses an online system for capturing this evidence. You will attend college one day a week in year three to complete the technical certificate, City & Guilds 6129 Level 3 Certificate in Domestic Plumbing Studies |
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| Apprentice - Site Carpentry and Joinery | Years 1 & 2
In the first two years you will work towards obtaining an NVQ Level 2 in Site Carpentry and Joinery and evidence of the jobs you do at work will need to be compiled in a Work Evidence Diary. You will attend college two days per week for the first year or block as required, to work towards the technical certificate in City & Guilds Intermediate Construction Award (ICA), which provides you with the underpinning knowledge you will require in your chosen occupation. You will also have to complete Level 1 Key Skills in subjects you will not have obtained at school. AON - Application of number Comms - Communications Year 3 In year three you will complete an NVQ Level 3 in Site Carpentry and Joinery in the workplace and evidence of the jobs you do at work will need to be compiled in a Work Evidence Diary. You will attend college on block release in year three to complete the technical certificate in City & Guilds Advanced Construction Award (ACA). You will also have to complete Level 2 Key Skills in subjects you will not have obtained at school. AOL - Application of number Comms - Communications |
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| Apprentice - Trowel Occupations | Years 1 & 2
In the first two years you will work towards obtaining an NVQ Level 2 in Trowel Occupations and evidence of the jobs you do at work will need to be compiled in a Work Evidence Diary. You will attend college two days per week for the first year or block as required, to work towards the technical certificate in City & Guilds Intermediate Construction Award (ICA), which provides you with the underpinning knowledge you will require in your chosen occupation. You will also have to complete Level 1 Key Skills in subjects you will not have obtained at school. AOL - Application of number Comms - Communications Year 3 In year three you will complete an NVQ Level 3 in Trowel Occupations in the workplace and evidence of the jobs you do at work will need to be compiled in a Work Evidence Diary. You will attend college on block release to complete the technical certificate in City & Guilds Advanced Construction Award (ACA). You will also have to complete Level 2 Key Skills in subjects you will not have obtained at school. AOL - Application of number Comms - Communications |
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| Apprentice - Welding and Fabrication | It doesn't matter whether it's a bicycle, a car, an aeroplane, a PC or laptop, a mobile phone, a camera even something as simple as a pen. Light switches, televisions, boats and ships, a bridge, rockets, or a space station, the list goes on.
So ask yourself what you see yourself as, an inventor, designer or a draughtsman or perhaps the person with the ability to produce the finished product. Engineering is broken down into four areas - Mechanical, Electrical, Fabrication & Welding and Motor Vehicle. Look at the options on the menu to explore engineering further. This is a four year apprenticeship. Pre-requisites:- 4 GCSE's in - Maths, English, a Science and I.C.T. at grade C or better is desirable but not essential. (I.C.T. is not a mandatory subject. Another would be acceptable). Years 1 & 2 In the first two years you will attend college 2 days a week in the first year followed by 1 day a week in the second year and work towards obtaining an NVQ level 2 in general engineering (Performing Engineering Operations - Welding & Fabrication bias). In addition you will also work towards two technical certificates which provide you with the underpinning knowledge you will require in your chosen occupation. (ABC Level 2 & Level 3 Part 1 - Certificate Welding & Fabrication). You will also have to complete "Key Skills" in subjects you will not have obtained at school and will be at Level 2. AON (Application of Number) Comms (Communications) I.T. (Information Technology) WWO (Working With Others) IOLP (Improving Own Learning Performance) Years 3 & 4 In years three and four, you will complete an NVQ level 3 in the workplace. Evidence of the jobs you do at work need to be compiled in a portfolio. Lowestoft College use an online system for capturing this evidence. You will attend college one day a week in year three to complete the ABC Level 3 Part 2 Diploma. |
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| Apprentice- Mechanical Engineering | It doesn't matter whether it's a bicycle, a car, an aeroplane, a PC or laptop, a mobile phone, a camera even something as simple as a pen. Light switches, televisions, boats and ships, a bridge, rockets, or a space station, the list goes on.
So ask yourself what you see yourself as, an inventor, designer or a draughtsman or perhaps the person with the ability to produce the finished product. Engineering is broken down into four areas - Mechanical, Electrical, Fabrication & Welding and Motor Vehicle. Look at the options on the menu to explore engineering further. This is a four year apprenticeship. Pre-requisites:- A minimum of 4 GCSE's in - Maths, English, a Science and I.C.T. at grade C or better. (I.C.T. is not a mandatory subject. Another would be acceptable). Years 1 & 2 In the first two years you will attend college 2 days a week and work towards obtaining an NVQ Level 2 in general engineering (Performing Engineering Operations - Mechanical bias). In addition you will also work towards a technical certificate which provides you with the underpinning knowledge you will require in your chosen occupation. (City & Guilds 2800 Level 2 - Certificate in Engineering). You will also have to complete "Key Skills" in subjects you will not have obtained at school and will be at Level 2. I.T. Working With Others (WWO) Improving Own Learning Performance (IOLP) You will also have to complete a small portfolio of evidence called, 'Employers Responsibility & Rights'. This is to ensure that you are aware of your rights & responsibilities in the place of work. Years 3 & 4 In years three and four, you will complete an NVQ level 3 in the workplace, either - Engineering Mechanical Manufacturing, Engineering Maintenance or Engineering Installation & Commissioning. Evidence of the jobs you do at work need to be compiled in a portfolio. Lowestoft College use an online system for capturing this evidence. You will attend college one day a week in years three and four to complete the BTEC National Certificate in Operations & Maintenance in Engineering (level 3). This technical certificate is Technician level. This is a multi-skill qualification and covers mechanical, electrical, and electronic engineering. Should you or your employer decide that the BTEC is inappropriate for you. Alternative Technical Certificates are available to choose from. |
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