FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
How will I be assessed as an apprentice? Assessment for an apprenticeship is continuous throughout your programme, through a mix of on-the-job and off-the-job training. Most apprenticeships require written assignments, workplace or industry demonstrations and portfolio building. You’ll be assigned a work- based-tutor who’ll support and train you throughout, and a workplace mentor who will be a work colleague and ensure you are on track with your work. You’ll be required to take Apprenticeship Assessments to assess you on all of the relevant knowledge, skills and behaviours you have learnt throughout your programme. Training for this will be provided throughout your apprenticeship, giving you plenty of time to prepare. Do apprenticeships have entry requirements? All apprenticeships, including those at Preston College, have entry criteria, and some will differ from others depending on the type of programme and level you wish to study. It is definitely worth visiting our website to see what the entry criteria is for each apprenticeship, as they will all differ. All apprenticeships will require a level of maths and English. If you have not achieved your maths and English at Grade C/4 or above, you may be required to study these alongside your apprenticeship. Please note that if you are over 19 years of age, you/ the employer can choose if you study maths and English alongside your apprenticeship. Prospective apprentices will be asked to undertake an initial assessment and college interview. Can I do an apprenticeship if I have a degree qualification, or have completed an apprenticeship previously? Yes. Apprenticeships can be studied at the same or lower level than a qualification you already hold, as long as the apprenticeship allows you to acquire substantive new skills and we can show that the content of the training is materially different from any prior qualification or a previous apprenticeship you have done.
How do I apply to become an apprentice? You can apply on the Preston College website. Your completed form will be sent to our Employer Engagement Team who will be in touch to guide you through the relevant steps. You can also engage with employers yourself to find and secure apprenticeship opportunities. See page 48 for further support.
What happens after I have applied to become an apprentice?
If you have an employer, we will contact both you and the employer to confirm all the details. Once the apprenticeship opportunity has been confirmed, we’ll then look to make arrangements to visit to the company and work closely with all parties to progress the apprenticeship application. This includes completing the relevant eligibility checks, assessments, and documentation for your chosen apprenticeship pathway. If however, you do not yet have an employer, you may be asked to complete initial assessments to check suitability. We will also arrange a telephone interview to discuss your interests, next steps, and how we can support you in securing suitable employment. What happens if I'm unsuccessful? If you didn’t quite make the grade to get onto an apprenticeship, or you are struggling to find an employer, don’t worry! Apprenticeships can be very competitive and for some individuals your journey onto an apprenticeship might start with a full-time or part-time course at Preston College. This will give you the opportunity to develop your skills and abilities to progress into an apprenticeship in the future. Many of our college students have made the transition from classroom-based study into apprenticeships.
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