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HOW DO I FIND AN EMPLOYER? As an apprentice you need to be employed for at least 30 hours per week in a relevant job. To be eligible for government funding all full-time apprentices (those that work 30 hours per week or more) must spend, as a minimum, 6 hours per week, over the planned duration of the practical period, on off- the-job training. We can support you to find a suitable employer, but here are some of the things you can do: Be proactive and contact local businesses that you are interested in working for to enquire if they take on apprentices. Check out our current apprenticeship vacancies on www.nescot.ac.uk/ apprenticeshipvacancies and apply to the role you are interested in. Send an email with the details of which apprenticeship you are interested in to businesscentre@nescot. ac.uk. The team will help you to reach local employers, and keep you informed of any vacancies. Have a look at the national apprenticeship website www.gov.uk/apply- apprenticeship to find and apply to apprenticeship vacancies in your area.
WHAT IF I ALREADY HAVE AN EMPLOYER? Apply online and omplete your application and input the full details of the business/ employer so that we can progress your application. WHO IS ELIGIBLE? To become an apprentice with us you must: Be 16 or older Be legally allowed to work in the UK Have lived in the UK for the last three years REQUIREMENTS? Entry requirements vary between courses. You will need to show that you are interested in and committed to the course you’ve chosen. Typically you will need a GCSE Grade 4 in both English and Maths. HOW MUCH WILL I EARN? As an apprentice you’re guaranteed to earn at least the National Minimum Wage for Apprentices (please refer to: www.gov.uk/employing- an-apprentice/payand- conditions-for-apprentices). WHAT ARE THE ENTRY There is no upper limit to what apprentices can be paid, and many are paid much more than the minimum wage.
“Becoming a carpenter was a big career change for me, something I’d always dreamed of trying but didn’t really get the opportunity before. After chatting with the Nescot team I decided to go for it! I’m super supported by my employer (Ridgeback) and at Nescot. I love the work and enjoy getting involved in every aspect of the project, it’s been a wonderful experience.”
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