Apprenticeship Programme 2009

Current Situation

The Council runs an Apprenticeship scheme for Young People aged between 16-21.

LG Careers has a wide range of information regarding careers in Local Government

As an Apprentice with Tameside MBC, you will play a part in helping your community. In return we will give you the opportunity to develop a wide range of skills and study for a NVQ level 2 relevant to your occupation, plus other technical certificates may also be available. All apprentices will undertake the NVQ at Level 2.

Apprenticeships :-

Your pay will be:

• Special rate 16 and 17 year olds = £3.50 per hour
• Development rates for 18 - 21 year olds = £4.70 per hour
• Adult rate for workers aged 22 and over = £5.52 per hour

The NVQ training will involve Off the Job training on a day or block release basis at a local training centre and, or On the Job training in the work place.

During your training you will be in a position to apply for suitable permanent vacancies within the council.

If you are interested in the following apprenticeships and will be between 16 and 21 on the 1st September 2009, look out for our advertisement with Tameside Jobs Bulletin and website in March 2009, Connexions Tameside, and in the local Job Centre.

All job applicants receive equal treatment regardless of disability, sex, marital status, sexual orientation, race, colour, religion, nationality, ethnic or national origin.

Advertisements

We will advertise in March 2009.

The Job Centre and Connexions, schools and colleges will have details and we only advertise once a year, as we receive so many applications we cannot accept "late" applications

Vacancy information and details of how to apply will also be available through Tamesde's website.

Selection Process

All applicants will be take a series of tests which will enable us to assess your ability to complete the programme.

Timetable (this may vary slightly from year to year)

For any further information please use the details below to contact us.

Other Information on Apprenticeships

• Apprenticeships
• Connexions
• Department for Work and Pensions - Jobcentre Plus
• SkillsSolution
• Tameside College

Contact Information
Send us a Message	Learning and Organisational Development Tameside MBC Council Offices Wellington Road Ashton under Lyne Lancs OL6 6DL View local map
0161 342 2119