Are You An Employer Interested in Apprenticeships?
The good news is that Apprenticeship programmes are now available to new and existing employed people aged 16-24 years who work for a minimum of 16 hours per week (ideally 30-37 hours).
What are the benefits of an apprenticeship?
Apprenticeships have significant benefits for both employers and young people. As an employer you can expect to benefit from efficiencies in staff training costs, improved productivity and more highly motivated staff. Young people who have finished an apprenticeship can expect to have better pay and prospects as a result.
Which sectors do apprenticeship programmes cover?
Apprenticeship training programmes are available in all sectors and industries. They range from Electrical Engineering, Payroll and Finance, IT, to Hospitality and Catering and Leadership and management. You can select from 200 different types of apprenticeship programme. See below for a list of approved Apprenticeship Frameworks.
What is an apprenticeship programme?
An apprenticeship is on the job training offering the added benefit of gaining qualifications. Someone completing an apprenticeship can expect to have an NVQ, a technical certificate and key skills qualifications. Most training takes place at the employer’s premises, but some aspects of the training will be delivered by a college or training provider.
There are 3 main categories of apprenticeship:
- Intermediate Level (Level 2) - equivalent to 5 good GCSEs
- Advanced Level (Level 3) - equivalent to 2 ‘A’ levels
- Higher Apprenticeship (Level 4) - equivalent to a degree
Delivery is flexible and can be arranged to meet your needs as an employer.
What is a training provider?
There are over 130 organisations approved to deliver apprenticeship training across the North West. Each training provider can deliver a variety of apprenticeships at level 2 and level 3. You can choose the provider that best suits your needs.
What would you have to do?
You would provide your apprentice with an induction and on the job training. For younger apprentices you may also need to offer a mentoring role. Your training provider will provide an employer representative who can support and guide you.
What are the charges for training?
The National Apprenticeship Service covers the cost of training an apprentice, depending on their age. The government provides funding to cover the cost of the mandatory training required to complete the apprenticeship framework for those aged 16-18. Employers are expected to make a small contribution towards the training of adults aged 19+.
How much is an apprentice paid?
Like all employees, apprentices will need to receive a wage. The National Minimum Wage for an apprentice aged 16-18 is £2.50 per hour. However, it is recommended that employers pay apprentices a competitive wage, the average wage is £170 per week for an apprentice.
What does the National Apprenticeship Service do?
The National Apprenticeship Service (NAS) supports, funds and co-ordinates the delivery of Apprenticeships training throughout England. It can support you through the process of recruiting and training a candidate. It can signpost the candidate to training providers and advise you on the apprenticeship frameworks available. The National Apprenticeship Service also manages Apprenticeships vacancies through a free on-line recruitment tool, which matches apprentices with prospective employers.
Approved Apprenticeship Frameworks
Below is a list of Apprenticeship Frameworks approved at September 2011:
| Types of Apprenticeship |
Intermediate Level |
Advanced Level |
Higher Level |
| Agriculture |
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| Animal Care |
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| Environmental Conservation |
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| Equine |
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| Farriery |
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| Fencing |
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| Floristry |
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| Game and Wildlife Management |
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| Horticulture |
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| Land Based Engineering |
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| Trees and Timber |
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| Veterinary Nursing |
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Arts, Media and Publishing
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Intermediate Level |
Advanced Level |
Higher Level |
| Community Arts |
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| Costume and Wardrobe |
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| Creative and Digital Media |
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| Cultural and Heritage Venue Operations |
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| Design |
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| Live Events and Promotion |
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| Music Business |
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| Photo Imaging |
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| Technical Theatre |
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Business, Administration and Law
| Types of Apprenticeship |
Intermediate Level |
Advanced Level |
Higher Level |
| Accounting |
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| Bookkeeping |
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| Business and Administration |
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| Contact Centre Operations |
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| Customer Service |
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| Management |
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| Marketing |
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| Payroll |
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| Providing Financial Advice |
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| Providing Financial Services |
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| Providing Mortgage Advice |
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| Sales and Telesales |
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Construction, Planning and the Built Environment
| Types of Apprenticeship |
Intermediate Level |
Advanced Level |
Higher Level |
| Construction Building |
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| Construction Civil Engineering |
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| Construction Specialist |
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| Construction Technical Supervision & Management |
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Education and Training
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Intermediate Level |
Advanced Level |
Higher Level |
| Supporting Teaching and Learning in Schools |
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Engineering and Manufacturing Technologies
| Types of Apprenticeship |
Intermediate Level |
Advanced Level |
Higher Level |
| Engineering Construction |
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| Aviation Operations on the Ground |
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| Bus and Coach Engineering and Maintenance |
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| Ceramics Manufacturing |
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| Domestic Heating |
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| Driving Goods Vehicles |
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| Electrotechnical |
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| Engineering Construction |
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| Glass Industry |
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| Heating and Ventilation |
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| Improving Operational Performance |
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| Laboratory and Science Technicians |
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| Nuclear Working |
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| Passenger Carrying Vehicle Driving |
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| Plumbing and Heating |
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| Polymer Processing Operations |
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| Process Manufacturing |
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| Production of Coatings |
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| Rail Engineering (Track) |
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| Rail Services |
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| Refrigeration and Air Conditioning |
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| Signmaking |
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| Sustainable Resource Management |
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| The Gas Industry |
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| The Power Industry |
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| Vehicle Body and Paint |
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| Vehicle Fitting |
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| Vehicle Maintenance and Repair |
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| Vehicle Parts |
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Health, Public Services and Care
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Intermediate Level |
Advanced Level |
Higher Level |
| Children and Young People's Workforce |
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| Courts, Tribunal and Prosecution Administration |
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| Custodial Care |
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| Emergency Fire Service Operations |
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| Health - Allied Health Profession Support |
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| Health - Blood Donor Support |
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| Health - Clinical Healthcare |
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| Health - Dental Nursing |
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| Health - Emergency Care |
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| Health - Healthcare Support Services |
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| Health - Maternity and Paediatric Support |
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| Health - Optical Retail |
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| Health - Pathology Support |
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| Health - Perioperative Support |
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| Health - Pharmacy Services |
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| Health and Social Care |
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| Housing |
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| Libraries Records and IM Services |
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| Policing |
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| Providing Security Services |
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| Security Systems |
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| Youth Work |
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Information and Communication Technology
| Types of Apprenticeship |
Intermediate Level |
Advanced Level |
Higher Level |
| IT Users |
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| IT, Software, Web & Telecoms Professionals |
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| IT, Software, Web & Telecoms Professionals |
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Leisure, Travel and Tourism
| Types of Apprenticeship |
Intermediate Level |
Advanced Level |
Higher Level |
| Activity Leadership |
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| Advanced Fitness |
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| Advanced Playwork |
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| Advanced Spectator Safety |
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| Cabin Crew |
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| Instructing Exercise and Fitness |
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| Leisure Management |
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| Leisure Operations |
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| Outdoor Programmes |
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| Playwork |
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| Spectator Safety |
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| Sporting Excellence |
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| Sports Development |
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| Travel Services |
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Retail and Commercial Enterprise
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Intermediate Level |
Advanced Level |
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| Barbering |
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| Beauty Therapy |
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| Cleaning and Environmental Services |
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| Commercial Moving |
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| Drinks Dispense Systems |
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| Facilities Management |
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| Fashion and Textiles |
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| Food and Drink |
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| Hairdressing |
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| Hospitality and Catering |
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| International Trade and Logistics |
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| Licensed Hospitality |
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| Logistics Operations |
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| Mail Services and Package Distribution |
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| Nail Services |
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| Property Services |
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| Retail |
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| Spa Therapy |
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| Traffic Office |
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| Vehicle Sales |
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| Warehousing and Storage |
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Further Information
For further information you can go to the apprenticeships website 
or you can contact Lindsay Patchett to find out more about local initiatives at Lindsay.patchett@tameside.gov.uk