What are Apprenticeships?

If you prefer to learn and earn on-the-job then Apprenticeships could be for you!
Through Apprenticeships you get the hand-on experience and qualification you need for your chosen career.   You will work with an employer, learning the skills of the industry whilst completing an Apprenticeship framework. Learning will be planned with you by HYA Training and will be flexible to meet the need of you and the employer.  Most training is 'on the job' at the employer's premises, but some of the training can be carried out 'off the job' at the HYA Training centre.

You may benefit from an Apprenticeship more than going to college or sixth form as you will obtain the experience and skills that employers look for as well as nationally recognised qualifications. There are two levels of Apprenticeships, Apprenticeships and Advanced Apprenticeships.

Apprenticeships are generally the starting point for most young people as they assess the competency of basic jobs in the industry, you can then progress onto an Advanced Apprenticeship which assesses the more technical skills in the industry.  An Advanced Apprenticeship can then be a stepping stone to higher qualification levels or degrees.

Is it for you?

• are you 16-18?

• not at school or college?

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Qualifications

The Apprenticeship Framework - Apprenticeship today comprises of a National Vocational Qualification (NVQ), a Technical Certificate and Key Skills.  The acheivement of the whole framework is necessary for an Apprenticeship to be certificated.  They are particulally beneficial to young people aged 16 to 19.  The NVQ is normally delivered on-the-job and the Technical Certificate and the Key Skills can be delivered on-the-job or at our training centre.

What is an NVQ? - A nationallly recognised transferable qualification, developed by industry for industry.  NVQs are work-related, competence-based qualifications.  They reflect the skills and knowledge needed to do a job effectively and show that an employee is competent in the area of work the NVQ represents.   NVQs set out exactly what you should be able to do and the standard you must achieve. HYA Training will offer all the help and support you need to achieve your NVQ.   

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What is a Technical Certificate - Technical Certificates focus on the knowledge and understanding which underpins the NVQ competencies and additional knowledge to help with progression to higher levels of work and productivity.

The modules include:

business in the 21st century legislation 1: health & safety legislation 3: contract of employment & equal opportunities what is administration? time and work load management working with others information, feedback & negotiation

legislation 2: data protection  and copyright communication: spoken and written working in a team learning plan dealing with information personal and career development

What are Key Skills? - Key Skills are transferable skills that are essential in many different jobs. Key Skills include communication and application of number.  The level will depend on the individual framework. HYA Training will incorporate training in the Key Skills and Technical Certificate into the NVQ programme.

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HYA Training specialise in the following Apprenticeships Frameworks:

administration customer service

team leader health & social care

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