Modern Apprenticeships
A Modern Apprenticeship lets people aged 16 and over earn a wage while gaining recognised qualifications, skills and work experience that help them build their career and support their employer.
Types of Modern Apprenticeship
A Modern Apprenticeship (MA) allows people aged 16 and over to gain industry-recognised qualifications while working in a paid job. Apprentices must be employed and can be either new recruits or existing employees.
Apprentices develop skills, gain workplace experience and improve their career prospects while earning a wage. This provides an alternative to full-time study.
For employers, Modern Apprenticeships help develop a skilled and confident workforce and provide support towards training costs, helping to support business growth and success.
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Apprenticeship types
Most Modern Apprenticeships take between two and four years to complete. They are available across a wide range of sectors and job roles. Explore the different apprenticeship types to learn more.
How a Modern Apprenticeship works
A Modern Apprenticeship combines a paid job with training and assessment. Learning takes place mainly in the workplace, although some programmes also include time at College.
Training is based on industry standards and helps apprentices develop the skills, knowledge and qualifications needed for their role.
A Modern Apprenticeship is a partnership between the apprentice, employer and training provider.
The Apprentice
As part of a Modern Apprenticeship, the apprentice:
- Develops skills and knowledge at work.
- Completes training and assessments.
- Works towards recognised qualifications.
- Earns a wage while learning.
The Employer
Employers play an important role in supporting learning and developing a skilled workforce. Funding may be available towards training and assessment costs, helping employers invest in new and existing employees.
Employers:
- Employ and pay the apprentice.
- Provide workplace experience and support.
- Work with NESCol to support learning.
- Help develop the skills needed in their organisation.
NESCol
NESCol works with apprentices and employers to deliver, manage and support the apprenticeship programme.
NESCol:
- Delivers training and assessment.
- Supports the apprentice throughout the programme.
- Works with the employer to plan and monitor progress.
- Helps employers access available apprenticeship funding and support.
More information
For further information on becoming or employing a Modern Apprentice, please contact the MA team.
Telephone 01346 586110
Email MATeam@nescol.ac.uk