PM Training Prospectus 2015-16 2015/2016 Prospectus | Page 14

Get In, Go Far with Apprenticeships An Apprenticeship lets you train while you work and still get paid. You’ll learn and gain practical skills from the workplace which set you on your route to your chosen career There are three types of apprenticeships... Level 2 - Intermediate Level 3 - Advanced Level 4 - Higher What makes up an Apprenticeship? Apprenticeships are made up of four key elements and by completing all of these you’ll have a full framework certificate including professional skills and a nationally recognised qualification. Now that is something worth putting in a frame. The apprenticeship framework is made up of... A qualification (NVQ) which proves that you can demonstrate competence in the relevant skill, trade or occupation. Plus this looks great on your CV. A technical certificate (where required) to show understanding of the relevant theory or knowledge. This is all about putting practice into theory. Employers are looking for apprentices with great employability skills - so it is essential to work towards a functional skills qualification or GCSEs in maths and English. These are critical to starting an apprenticeship. Employment Rights and Responsibilities (ERR) in the workplace is a module which demonstrates that you know and understand areas such as employers rights, employment law, responsibilities, diversity and health and safety. Here are some of the 1000 companies we work with to create opportunities... 14 www.pmtraining.org.uk