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An apprenticeship is an exciting way to get the skills and qualifications employers really want.

An alternative to sixth form or college.

Whether you are looking for a job that enables you to carry on learning, or are already in employment and want to gain further qualifications, an Apprenticeship is the option for you.  They allow you to start work and earn a wage, while learning new skills that will lead to nationally recognised qualifications.

We offer Apprenticeships in the following areas.

Engineering Construction

Electrical Engineering
Engineering Machinist
Fabrication/Welding
Maintenance Engineering
Motor Vehicle
Security Technician
 

 

 
Administration
Business Administration
Customer Service

Carpentry/Joinery
Plumbing
Plastering
Bricklaying
Electrical Installation
Refridgeration & Air Conditioning
Gas Fitting
Floor Covering
General Construction Operative

 

Who can Apply?

Modern Apprenticeships are available to anyone who has the desire and ability to succeed.

You can apply if you are

  • Leaving School
  • Leaving College
  • Already in a job and need training

What do they offer you?

  • a paid job
  • high quality training
  • recognised qualifications needed for your job
  • additional training courses or qualifications
  • other important skills such as information technology, team work and problem solving

 What qualifications will you get?

  • Apprenticeship NVQ Level 2, a Technical Certificate level 2 and Key Skills
  • Advanced Apprenticeship NVQ level 3, Technical Certificate at Level 3 and a Key Skills

    You can expect:

    • a written commitment from your employer to your training and development
    • your own training plan which clearly sets out how you will achieve your goals
    • regular meetings to discuss your progress
    • all the training, advice and help you need

What they lead to

  • An Apprenticeship can lead to an Advanced Apprenticeship or other appropriate qualifications.
  • Advanced Apprenticeships can lead to higher level or professional qualifications.
  • They can even open the way to university. 

If you are an employer and would like more information about employing an apprentice click on the Employers tab at the top of the screen.

 

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Description

Bricklaying

Bricklaying Apprenticeships usually last for two years during which time you will attend our Training Centre or a college one day per week for 2 years following a Technical Certificate course.  The remainder of your time will be spent with your employer.  NWTC will monitor your apprenticeship on a regular basis to ensure you complete your National Vocational Qualification (N.V.Q) Level 2, Technical Certificate and Key Skills, which wil lead to a Certificate of Apprenticeship.


Description

Carpentry & Joinery

Carpentry & Joinery Apprenticeships normally last for 2 years during which time you will attend the NWTC Training Centre or a College on a day release or full time course to obtain your Key Skills, Health & Safety and diploma. If you are employed the remainder of the time will be spent with your employer, following the National Vocational Qualification (N.V.Q) Level 2 laid down by the Construction Industry Training Board (C.I.T.B) and the City & Guilds, leading to a certificate of apprenticeship.


Machinist Apprentice operating a milling machine

Engineering

Engineering Apprenticeships usually last for two years during which time you will attend our Training Centre or a College one day per week for initial training and Further Education.  The remainder of the time will be spent with your employer.  NWTC will monitor your apprenticeship on a regular basis to ensure you complete your National Vocational Qualification (NVQ) level 2 and Key Skills, which will lead to a Certificate of Apprenticeship.


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Motor Vehicle

Motor Vehicle Apprenticeships normally last for two years during which time you will attend our Training Centre or a College one day per week for 2 years, following a Technical Certificate.  The remainder of your time is spent with your employer following the National Vocational Qualification (N.V.Q) Level 2 and Key Skills as laid down by the Motor Industry Training Council (MITC) and the City & Guilds, leading to a Certificate of Apprenticeship.


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Plastering

Plastering Apprenticeships normally last for 2 years during which time you will attend the NWTC training centre or a College one day per week for 2 years, following a Technical Certificate. The remainder of the time will be spent with your employer, following the National Vocational Qualification (N.V.Q) Level 2, Technical Certificate and Key Skills, which will lead to a Certificate of Apprenticeship.


Apprentice carrying out routine maintenance operations

Security Technician

Security Technician Apprenticeships normally last for up to two years during which time you will attend our Training Centre one day per week for 2 years studying for a Technical certificate and key skills.  The remainder of your time will be spent with your employer on site carrying out installation work to enable you to achieve your NVQ Level 2. NWTC will monitor your Apprenticeship in your company on a regular basis to ensure you obtain the qualifications you need to be awarded a Certificate of Apprenticeship.


General Construction Operative apprentices

General Construction Operative

General Construction Operative Apprenticeships normally last for two years during which time you will attend our Training Centre one full week every 4 weeks. The remainder of your time will be spent with your employer. NWTC will monitor your apprenticeship on a regular basis to ensure you complete your National Vocational Qualification (N.V.Q) Level 2, Technical Certificate and Key Skills, which will lead to a Certificate of Apprenticeship.

During the apprenticeship the company which employs you would normally pay you a percentage of the skilled persons rate for each year of training.


Floor Covering Workshop

Floor Covering

Floor Covering Apprenticeships normally last for two years during which time you will attend our Training Centre one full week every 4 weeks. The remainder of your time will be spent with your employer. NWTC will monitor your apprenticeship on a regular basis to ensure you complete your National Vocational Qualification (N.V.Q) Level 2, Technical Certificate and Key Skills, which will lead to a Certificate of Apprenticeship.
During the apprenticeship the company, which employs you, would normally pay you a percentage of the skilled persons rate for each year of training.

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Advanced Bricklaying

Advanced Bricklaying Apprenticeships normally last for four years during which time you will attend our Training Centre or a College one day per week. The remainder of your time will be spent with your employer, NWTC will monitor your apprenticeship on a regular basis to ensure you complete your National Vocational Qualification (N.V.Q) Level 3, Technical Certificate and Key Skills, which will lead to a certificate of Advanced Apprenticeship.


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Advanced Carpentry & Joinery

Advanced Carpentry & Joinery Apprenticeships normally last for 3 years during which time you will attend the NWTC training centre one day a week for 3 years, following a Technical Crtificate Course.  The remainder of the time will be spent with your employer on site, following the National Vocational Qualification (N.V.Q) Level 3 and Key Skills laid down by the Construction Industry Training Board (C.I.T.B) and City & Guilds, leading to a certificate of advanced apprenticeship. 


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