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Apprenticeships

EMPLOYERS CURRENTLY REQUIRED FOR:
Accounting, Business & Administration, Legal Secretarial, Health & Social Care, Lab Technician, Pharmacy Assistant and Youth Work. For details please contact our Business Development Advisors on 01268 240 303.

An Apprenticeship is a high quality work-based learning programme that has been developed to work alongside employment giving you an opportunity to improve your knowledge and skills and ultimately your career prospects, whilst earning a salary.
 
An Apprenticeship allows you to gain new skills, industry recognised qualifications and a National Vocational Qualification (NVQ). It provides an opportunity to work and learn at the same time with expert tuition being delivered either at Seevic College Benfleet Campus or at New Campus Basildon, or at your place of employment. If you are already employed, it is an opportunity to up-skill and continue your professional development within your industry. You will work towards an NVQ, Technical Certificate and relevant Functional Skills. The programme is a mix of on-the-job training to give apprentices practical skills and experience, and off-the-job training to provide the underpinning knowledge.

Benefits for employers

  • Apprentices prove to be enthusiastic, loyal employees who work hard.
  • 77% of employers believe apprentices make them more competitive.
  • 76% say that apprenticeships provide higher overall productivity
  • 80% feel that apprenticeships reduce staff turnover
  • Increased productivity
  • Improved quality standards
  • Increased staff retention and motivation
  • A more talented and diverse workforce
  • Greater competiveness
  • Cost-effective relevant training

(LSC National Apprenticeship Week research, 2008)

Employ an apprentice

We can offer a free recruitment service if you need it and work with you to select the best apprentice for your business.

  • We will carry out a full H&S check at your premises
  • We pay the full/part cost of training your apprentice
  • You pay your apprentice the recommended rate of pay
  • We give high quality support to you and your apprentice
  • Your apprentice is your employee working for you under your businesses terms and conditions

If you are an individual applying for an Apprenticeship please follow the process below. If you are an employer please contact our Business Development Advisors about the application process.

Call 01268 240 347 or e-mail apprenticeships@seevic-college.ac.uk

To apply for an Apprenticeship download the Apprenticeship Application Form, complete all pages of the form and send it to:

MIS
Seevic College
Runnymede Chase
Benfleet
Essex SS7 1TW

Once we have received your application form you will be invited to attend an initial assessment.

If you are successful you will be invited back to attend a formal interview for a place on the program.

Students accepted at Seevic College will be sent information about the start of their apprenticeship programme.
 

How old do I have to be?
The apprenticeship programme is mainly aimed at learners who are 16 – 24 years old.

How long is the apprenticeship programme?
The majority of the level 2 apprenticeship programmes usually take up to 12 months to complete. Level 3 advanced apprenticeships usually run for 2 years.

How much does it cost?
If you are 16-18 years old, the cost of training is free to the student and the employer. Additional costs may include a CRB check if you are working with children or vulnerable adults, travel expenses, work attire and any course materials.

Funding for people aged 19 and over
If you are aged 19 or over please contact the Apprenticeships Team on 01268 240 303 or apprenticeships@seevic-college.ac.uk.

How much do I get paid?
If you are 16-18 years old you will be paid a minimum of £2.60 per hour by the employer. If you are aged 19 or over you will also be paid a minimum of £2.60 per hour for the first year of your Apprenticeship rising to the National Minimum Wage thereafter.

Will I have to have an interview?
Yes, once we have received your application form you will be invited in for an initial assessment, followed by a formal interview if you are successful. You will also be interviewed by any prospective employer.

Do I need to be employed?
Yes you will need to be employed in a suitable job, however, we have a dedicated employer engagement team who are working closely with employers to source available employment opportunities.