What is an Apprenticeship?

An Apprenticeship or Advanced Apprenticeship is made up of 3 or 4 elements called a framework:

• NVQ Level 2 or level 3 (Advanced Apprenticeship)
• Key Skills
• Technical Certificate (not required on all programmes)
• Employment Rights and Responsibilities

What are the employer's responsibilities?

• Identify a mentor for the apprentice to support them in the workplace and liaise with Fareham College
• Allow the Apprentice to attend College as required
• Pay the Apprentice at least £95 per week (19+ Apprentices must be paid minimum wage after 1 year)
• Provide a full induction including and uniform or protective equipment
• Hold a valid Employers Liability Certificate
• Allow the college to conduct a Health & Safety inspection
• Must sign a contract with the college and apprentice

How can an Apprentice help my business?

• Home grow fresh talent
• Enable staff to get a nationally recognised qualification
• Avoid future skills gaps
• Reduce costs
• Inspire current workforce

How do I recruit a new Apprentice?

• The College can assist with recruitment by offering students who have already completed some study in the subject area
• We can advertise vacancies on the national Vacancy Matching Service free of charge
• We can assist in recruitment and can explain to students how Apprenticeships work
• 16-18 year old Apprentices are fully funded by the government
• 19 Year olds plus may require an employer contribution

Apprenticeships Available at Fareham College

• Hairdressing
• Business Administration
• Customer Service
• IT
• Accountancy
• Teaching Assistant
• Engineering- Mechanical
• Engineering- Electrical
• Engineering- Aerospace
• Motor Vehicle
• Motor Cycle
• Bricklaying
• Gas Installation
• Electrical Installation

Vacancies

To search for an apprencticeship, you can log on to the apprenticeship vacancies web site.

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Latest apprenticeship vacancies in Hampshire in last 10 days.

Case study

Read a case study about Apprenticeships at Fareham College on the Specialist Schools and Academies Trust (SSAT) web site.

For more details please contact our Business Development Manager, Claire Middleton.
Email claire.middleton@fareham.ac.uk or call her on 01329 815 241.