Are you thinking about becoming an apprentice?
If you have a job, or are looking for employment, and want to gain qualifications and skills that will support you in your chosen career – an apprenticeship could be the choice for you.
What is an apprenticeship?
It is the opportunity for you to earn and learn at the same time.
Typically you will spend 4 days at work, and then come to college 1 day a week.
Your college course will teach you skills that you can put into practice at work, whether you are training to be a bricklayer or a beauty therapist.
Your course will also cover general information which is useful in any workplace. Subjects such as “Employment Rights and Responsibilities” and ” Thinking Skills”.
You, your employer and your college
An apprenticeship is a three way partnership, which requires commitment from you, your employer and your college, all sharing the common goal – the achievement of your apprenticeship.
The benefits of an apprenticeship are huge. You will be able to:
- Learn practical skills in our state of the art facilities – whether it’s at our main campus on Dagenham Road or Motor Vehicle courses at our London Road garage facility.
- Gain nationally recognised qualifications, frameworks are set and developed with the support of industry and are updated regularly to keep abreast of new developments.
- Be taught by experts and tutors who have industry experience and knowledge, so they understand the industry in which you want to work.
- Get training and a salary.
- Improve your general skills – such as communication, team working, creative thinking and self-management, punctuality – helping to make you a good rounded employee.
Barking & Dagenham College assessors will visit you at regular intervals in your workplace to review your progress and track your achievement.
