Apprenticeship Handbook 2023/24

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ABOUT YOUR
APPRENTICESHIP.
Your apprenticeship
has been designed by
employers who have
developed a set of
standards that reflect the
needs of their industry.
That means, whatever
your apprenticeship, you’ll
be getting the skills and
knowledge that will give you
the edge in the workplace.
As an apprentice, you’ll either
already be employed or you’ll
start working for an employer
where you’ll be trained to do a
specific role. When you finish
your apprenticeship you’ll have a
fantastic set of skills and hands-on
work experience to put on your CV.
Throughout you’re programme,
you’ll learn and be measured
against the knowledge, skills
and behaviours set out in the
apprenticeship standard. You’ll then
complete an end-point assessment
to confirm your competence.
You can find all published
apprenticeship standards here.
Your apprenticeship standard
consists of:
English and maths (functional skills)
To successfully complete your
apprenticeship, you’ll need to
achieve a Level 2 in English and
maths, that’s the equivalent of
GCSE Grade C-A* or 4-9. If you’ve
previously achieved an English and
maths qualification you may be
exempt - your trainer/assessor will
confirm this at enrolment.
We’ll support you to improve your
English and maths throughout your
training with us and your employer
will provide lots of opportunities
to apply your learning in the
workplace.
A recognised qualification
Some apprenticeship standards
don’t include a mandatory
qualification, but at Gateshead
College we encourage our
apprentices to complete one
wherever possible. That way, you’re
not only getting your apprenticeship
standard, you’re also getting an
industry-relevant qualification.
Employer involvement
Your employer’s involvement and
input throughout every step of
your apprenticeship is key. They’ll
link in what you’re learning on your
apprenticeship with your day-today
job, so you have opportunities
to practise and master new skills,
apply your new knowledge and
develop your behaviours. Working
with your trainer/assessor, your
employer will be fully involved in
progress reviews, target setting,
achieving milestones and career
planning.
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