If you are under 23 years and have relevant employment, you could gain your qualifications via the apprenticeship route.
Apprenticeships allow you to learn, work, earn and get a qualification all at the same time.
As an apprentice you will work for an employer and be paid a wage or training allowance. You will have a contract of employment and will be entitled to holidays and other terms of employment just like the rest of the workforce.
If you are over 23 years and have relevant employment you could undertake the NVQ Level 3 via on site assessment and training. If you have little or no previous experience in this trade and require the underpinning knowledge to develop a wide range of skills, please contact us for further information.
Finding an employer:
You will need to make contact with employers, preferably by telephone, for interview opportunities. It is important that you contact as many companies as possible.
Helpful hints on how to find an employer:
When you have an employer who has agreed to accept you as an apprentice, inform the College who will arrange to meet with them and explain what is expected of you, of them and also the College's responsibilities.
Teaching has an emphasis on ‘learning by doing’. During the course you will study a range of units developing your knowledge and skills through practical and theory sessions. For your NVQ portfolio you will gather evidence to meet the NVQ criteria through practical work with your employer. Achievement will be through the successful completion of the whole framework.
Electricians install, connect, test and maintain electrical systems for a variety of purposes including climate control, security and communications. They may also install and maintain the control systems for machines in business and industry. Although most electricians specialise in construction or maintenance, a growing number do both.
Finding an employer
You will need to make contact with employers, preferably by telephone, for interview opportunities. It is important that you contact as many companies as possible.
To enter the industry in a craft occupation, you should have a minimum of GCSE C or above in Maths and English. You will be invited to an interview with a member of the course team and you will be required to undertake an initial assessment to determine your entry level.
An equipment list will be sent out prior to the course starting. Basic equipment will include steel toe capped safety boots or shoes. Occasionally you may be offered the opportunity to take part in an educational visit for which a contribution may be required.
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