The Apprenticeship programme provides you with an opportunity to earn while you learn. As an Apprentice, you will spend time both in College and in the workplace learning new skills and training alongside experienced staff, which will lead to a nationally recognised Apprenticeship. At the end of the Apprenticeship you will have acquired job specific skills and the ability to perform your job competently; you may also have achieved qualifications which are recognised by your chosen profession.
The content of an Apprenticeship has been developed by an employer group. The detail can be found on the website https://www.instituteforapprenticeships.org/ Below is a brief summary:
This occupation is found in all parts of the Further Education and Skills Sector (FES), usually in settings where students are aged 16 and above (a small number of teachers may teach 14-16 year olds in alternative provision, including FE colleges). The majority of Further Education, Learning and Skills Teachers will work in FE colleges (whether general or specialist), independent training providers (ITPs), Adult Community Learning (ACL) providers or offender learning. A small number may work as trainers in large organisations. Teaching can be delivered at a range of levels including essential skills generally up to Level 3 including, academic, vocational and technical education, some teachers may deliver subjects up to post-graduate level; it will also cover a broad range of both academic and technical subject/sector areas. Many Learning and Skills Teachers are dual professionals drawing on their technical and vocational as well as academic experience and qualifications to provide a high-quality learning experience.
EQUIPMENT NEEDED:
Books, pen, paper, calculator, access to the internet, a quiet place to work from home or at work, and a device such as a PC/laptop or tablet.
Suitable work clothes (may include overalls, safety boots), hand tools, etc.
Please be aware that you must be employed in a relevant role before applying for an apprenticeship and it is crucial to have the right mindset for balancing full-time work and study.
While there are no formal entry requirements for this apprenticeship, having relevant experience or qualifications would be beneficial.
You will need Maths and English GCSEs at grades 9-4 (A*-C or a Functional Skill Level 2) upon enrolment.
Apprentices who successfully complete this qualification will be able to advance their careers within the field.
END POINT ASSESSMENT:
All Apprenticeship standards have an End Point Assessment. This is carried out by an independent organisation who will assess whether you have achieved all the elements of your Apprenticeship. They will assess the Knowledge, Skills and Behaviours gained throughout your Apprenticeship. You will only be able to undertake the EPA once you have satisfied all the requirements of the element called ‘The Gateway’. The detail can also be found on the Institute for Apprentices website.
END POINT ASSESSMENT ELEMENTS:
The End Point Assessment may include the following elements.
· A practical assessment.
· An interview
· A project
· Written and/or multiple-choice tests
· A presentation
ADDITIONAL QUALIFICATIONS:
Some Apprenticeship standards require apprentices to pass a mandated qualification, in addition to the End-Point Assessment (EPA), to complete their apprenticeship. These qualifications will have their own assessment methods as determined by the awarding body.
