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	I’d like to do another apprenticeship when I complete this one, possibly in Electrical Installation, which will help with my ambition of owning my own business!

David Croft, who is 23, has been employed as a Drill Operator at IAE in Cheadle.

“I really enjoy it here”, says David. “I come into work and pick up the job sheet and paperwork, and then get set up for marking off and drilling. We make fences and gates here”.

David is working towards an Apprenticeship in Industrial Applications. He has a Total People Training Adviser who visits him regularly and makes sure he is progressing well through his work. “I find it really interesting,” says David. “It’s easy to fit the folder work in with my job and I know my Adviser is always available if I need any help. This job is based on problem solving; there’s quite a lot of maths involved, which suits me and keeps the job interesting.

“I’ve had loads of support and I think that Total People are a really good company. I’d like to do another apprenticeship when I complete this one, possibly in Electrical Installation, which will help with my ambition of owning my own business”.

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 a Manufacturing Apprenticeship you begin the first step to a challenging and rewarding career. You will need to be able to use your initiative, as well as have good communication and organisational skills. You must be well motivated and able to work as part of a team. You must also want to produce quality goods and materials.

How do I find an Apprenticeship?

The first thing you need to do is to find a job. Apprenticeships are work-based which means you need to be employed 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 you 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 complete 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 Manufacturing 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 place of work.

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 Manufacturing; for example, you will learn how to calculate the cost of a job for a client and then learn the best way to make your proposal to a prospective client!

Further Progression

Once you have achieved your qualification, you can develop your skills by looking into further qualifications, which will help you to work towards Supervisory Management. There may be opportunities to progress and study for supervisory qualifications such as NEBSM.

 

 

 

 

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