Apprenticeships

What’s an apprenticeship?

Apprenticeships combine practical training in a job with study. As an apprentice, you’ll: – work alongside experienced staff – gain job-specific skills – earn a wage and get holiday pay – be given time for study related to your role (the equivalent of one day a week)

What levels are there? All apprenticeships include elements of on the job and off the job training, leading to industry recognised standards or qualifications. Some apprenticeships also require an assessment at the end of the programme to assess the apprentice`s ability and competence in their job role.

What’s in it for me?

Earn a real wage; – Be trained in the skills employers want; – You will set yourself up for the future – apprentices enjoy marked salary increases when they complete their training, and those completing a higher apprenticeship could see increased earnings of an estimated £150,000 over their lifetime.*

Take a look at our case studies to read more about learners who have undertaken an Apprenticeship with SCT.

 Where do I look for an apprenticeship?

You can ‘get in and go far’ with an apprenticeship at some of Britain’s biggest and brightest companies. With so many opportunities on offer, there are several ways you can find the apprenticeship that is right for you.

You can search and apply for vacancies on Find an apprenticeship on GOV.UK. Once you register on Find an apprenticeship, you can set up email and text alerts about new apprenticeship vacancies that may interest you. If you would like to view more information on a selection of well-known employers you can visit the vacancy snapshot at amazingapprenticeships.com. It displays a range of employer fact files outlining the types of apprenticeship vacancies available at these companies across the year.

If you have a specific interest in a certain employer, it is also worth going direct to their recruitment site.

 

What is the role of SCT?

SCT has a key role to play in providing off-the-job training, assessing your progress towards achieving your qualifications and supporting you generally during your apprenticeship. We will work very closely with your employer to ensure that you receive – an induction programme on starting – a detailed training plan (including on-the-job training) – regular progress reviews – opportunities to put into practice off-the-job learning so that you can achieve your qualifications/requirements of the apprenticeship – mentoring and general support throughout your apprenticeship.