Apprenticeships

Supporters of the “One Million Extra” Initiative

BILM Ltd does not offer Modern Apprenticeships, however does provide the Workplaced Training Programmes to assist clients in their personnel development iniatives.

The information below gives an enquirer the information required to choose and enrol on a Modern Apprenticeship Scheme.

If you’ve got a good idea of where you want to go with your career and like the idea of earning while you learn, a Modern Apprenticeship could be for you. You’ll get top quality training, developing skills and gaining qualifications on the job.

Apprenticeships – earn while you learn

To give yourself the best chance of success in your career, you’ll need to carry on developing your skills throughout your working life. Apprenticeships give you the chance to learn – and gain nationally recognised qualifications – while getting a weekly wage.

Apprenticeships are available in more than 190 roles across a wide variety of industry sectors. These range from accountancy and business administration to construction, engineering, manufacturing – and many more.

Is an Apprenticeship right for you?

First you’ll need to decide which career suits you best. Next, you’ll have to decide whether you can commit to the demands of an Apprenticeship. Being an apprentice means juggling work and study over the long term.

How long does an Apprenticeship last?

It varies – depending on the sector, the qualification you’re going for and the skills you already have. Generally, an Apprenticeship takes between one and four years to complete.

Who can apply?

You need to be 16 or over to apply for an Apprenticeship.

Entry requirements will depend on the Apprenticeship you want to do. There are three levels available: ·

Apprenticeships (equivalent to five good GCSE passes) ·

Advanced Apprenticeships (equivalent to two A level passes) ·

Higher Apprenticeships (lead to qualifications at NVQ Level 4 or, in some cases, a Foundation Degree)·

Depending on your grades in GCSE Maths and English, you may need to take a literacy and numeracy test.

Money and holidays

If you do an Apprenticeship with an employer, you’ll get a weekly wage of at least £95 (unless you work in agriculture, where the minimum may be different).

Like most other employees, employed apprentices get at least 20 days’ paid holiday per year. This is on top of bank holidays.

Qualifications

Apprenticeships (and Advanced Apprenticeships) can lead to:

Apprenticeships are available in the following areas : Business Administration, Customer Services and Engineering

For more information on the availability of Apprenticeships please click here.