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Apprentice of the Year

 

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	I would definitely recommend work-based learning to others. It offers all round skills with excellent work experience and a qualification.

Robert Wild left Shavington High School with nine GCSEs and went to Malbank Sixth Form to study ‘A' Levels. Robert says; “I didn't want to go to university as the Apprenticeship route was a better option – I would be getting paid and getting training and experience at the same time.”

Robert successfully applied for a job at Vickers Precision Engineering as an Accounting Apprentice. His work is interesting and varied and involves him working with the purchase ledger, sales and the cash book.

Robert's Total People Training Adviser organised his training programme, which involves half-day release at college, in-house training and support from his Manager, and assessment and Key Skill development from his Total People Assessor.

What is an Apprenticeship?
An apprenticeship is a work-based learning programme designed to give you the skills and knowledge needed to develop your prospects and career in the industry. By starting an accounting apprenticeship you begin the first step to a challenging and rewarding career. To be successful you will need good literacy and numeracy skills and a logical approach to problem solving – and you should be able to recognise the importance of attention to detail. Being committed and dedicated to both work and your Apprenticeship is essential.

How do I find an Apprenticeship?

The first thing you need to do is to find a job. Accounting Apprenticeships are work-based which means you need to be employed as an Apprentice Accountant before you can start your training.

There are many places you can go to find a job; Connexions, local papers, internet job sites, and Job Centre Plus. You can even try friends and family to see if they know anybody who may have a vacancy.

Once you have gained employment contact Total People!

What happens then?

Total People will send one of their Training Advisers out to you. They will sit down with both yourself and your employer to arrange your learning plan.

Your training will require you to attend college for one day a week. Your employer will give you time off to attend your classes and meet with your training adviser.

How long will it take?

The time taken to completing your NVQ depends upon you; how quickly you want to do it. However it normally takes around 12 months to complete.

The Technical Certificate is delivered at a college, therefore, you will tend to start in September and finish at around May / June time.

The other element of your Apprenticeship, Key Skills, takes around 12 months to complete, but again is dependant upon you!

Completing your Apprenticeship

Your Accounting Apprenticeship is made up from 3 core elements;

• NVQ
• Technical Certificate
• Key Skills

Your NVQ portfolio is like a work diary, it records your activities and experiences. Your portfolio is assessed to make sure you are competent. Your work will be assessed at your work place.

The Technical Certificate gives you the underpinning knowledge needed to carry out the tasks of your NVQ.

Key Skills are similar to Maths and English GCSEs however, learning is focussed around accounting!

Further Progression

Qualifying as an accountant will open many doors to you. You will be able to show your employer that, along with being qualified, you have also shown commitment, dedication and professionalism. This could lead to promotion, higher rates of pay, managerial opportunities or a great starting point to a different career in Accounting such as surveyor or architect.

Many apprentices decide to progress their education through professional qualifications like ONCs, HNCs, and even degrees. Alternatively you could decide to set up your own business, or take the step to work abroad!

 

 

 

 

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