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Apprenticeship Framework Overview by Area

The Apprenticeship Frameworks offered at Petroc are detailed below.

ACCOUNTING

Running a business involves a lot of financial activities, from expenses & bills to taxes & payroll - accountants keep track of all these and more. This Apprenticeship could find the Apprentice working in an accounts department, helping a business or organisation manage their money properly. It takes a business brain, as well as a way with numbers, to get ahead in this competitive industry.

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ARCHITECTURAL TECHNOLOGY (NEW)

An architectural Apprentice will enjoy, one day a week, learning a wide variety of skills and knowledge related to the role of architectural technician in college. You will learn how to draw to professional standards, how the design process works and how the design teams works together. Apprentices will be taught about construction methods and have the opportunity to design their own buildings and show their creations using CAD programmes. This will give you a BTEC Diploma in Construction, at the same time you will be working in an architectural practice learning on the job, building up actual work experience in your chosen vocational route. Through work experience you will be able to achieve an NVQ in Architectural Technician work.

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BEAUTY (NEW)

This Apprenticeship is about improving people’s wellbeing by making them look and feel better. As a beauty therapy Apprentice, you’ll assist senior therapists and learn a range of skills and techniques, such as how to improve facial skin conditions, wax body hair, spray tan, shape and colour brows, perform hand and foot treatments, and apply make up. To succeed, you need to work hard at practical and theory work, have a mature, caring personality and be very well presented. You will need a business brain and a way with numbers to get ahead in this competitive industry.

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BUSINESS AND ADMINISTRATION

Without administrators, information would be hard to find, meetings would be missed and businesses would be less productive. This sort of work requires a strong sense of responsibility, accuracy and attention to detail. One of the great things about the Business & Administration Apprenticeship is that almost all businesses require these skills and processes. Administration roles are also an excellent starting point to move into management once more experience has been gained.

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CARE

This Apprenticeship is available to people aged 16 and over. It covers a wide range of job roles in the health & social care fields and the Apprentice will be looking after individuals who are elderly, have a learning disability or those with mental health issues. It will stand them in good stead for progression into other health & social care related courses like nursing or midwifery and supervisory or management roles in the care sector.

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CHILDREN’S CARE, LEARNING AND DEVELOPMENT 0-16 YEARS

Workers in this area make sure children are looked after, kept active, happy and nourished. They also help children develop social and practical skills. After successful completion of this Apprenticeship there’s good scope for progression, for example, from nursery assistant to nursery manager. There are also opportunities to undertake further training or assessment.

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CREATIVE INDUSTRIES (NEW)

Before setting up his own studio, Leonardo da Vinci spent six years learning his craft as an Apprentice. More than 500 years later, Apprenticeships are still a great way to get your break in Arts, Media and Publishing. The arts world covers everything from film to fashion, music to computer gaming. While it’s the artists and actors, musicians and models who take centre stage, they wouldn’t be there without armies of assistants and teams of technicians – just take a look at the number of crew members listed in the credits next time you watch a film. Media and publishing is even bigger business. Imagination and a flair for English, art, music, fashion or a similar creative subject can help you succeed in the creative industries.

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CUSTOMER SERVICE

This Apprenticeship can be applied to hundreds of job roles across many different sectors. As a customer service Apprentice, they’ll be making sure that customers are dealt with in a positive, reliable and pleasant way - offering advice, answering questions or handling complaints. These are skills that will serve well in virtually any industry - so it’s a very good way to move forward to prepare for a future career.

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EARLY YEARS (NEW)

This Apprenticeship covers a range of job roles in the early year’s field including working in nurseries and playgroups. As an Apprentice in this field you will have an opportunity to train in all age ranges – up to the age of eight, and be professionally competent to deal with all aspects of childcare. It will enable the Apprentice to go onto other childcare related courses and possibly progress into a management role or onto higher education study.

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ELECTRICAL INSTALLATION

Bright sparks should consider this Apprenticeship, which gives a complete grounding in the scientific and practical aspects of electrical installation. Apprentices learn how to install and commission electrical systems - test them, inspect them, find and diagnose faults. Attendance at College includes studying science based subjects to an advanced level and practical workshop based activities. They will also need to undertake a practical competency assessment in the latter end of the Apprenticeship.

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ENGINEERING

Engineers design and build the things that make our world what it is. Everything, from aeroplanes to buildings, comes back to engineering. Apprentices begin by learning about work safety, how to communicate technical information and identify engineering equipment. Through the Advanced Apprenticeship there is the opportunity to become either a skilled craftsperson (skilled in practical trades, like fitting or machining) or a technician (involved in technical matters and problem solving).

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ENGINERRING MECHANICAL AND ELECTRONIC (NEW)

This Apprenticeship can be completed in two different disciplines. You will either choose to complete the Apprenticeship in Mechanical Engineering or Electronic Engineering. The programme can be completed at two levels, either at Level 2 or 3. The knowledge part will be covered whilst at college and covers a range of subjects depending on which route you choose. For example, in Mechanical Engineering you will study mechanical principles and applications and engineering design. In Electronic Engineering you will study electrical and electronic principles. Both routes will contain units that are mandatory such as Health and Safety in the Workplace. If you complete the Apprenticeship at Level 2 you will undertake workshop activities related to mechanical engineering.

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HAIRDRESSING

A hairdressing Apprentice will work as a salon junior, assisting senior staff while training as a junior stylist. Advanced Apprentices develop their cutting and colouring skills so they can carry out all the latest fashion techniques - and determine the looks of the future. The Apprentice will need to look smart and have good communication skills to understand exactly what the customer wants in order to make them happy.

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HEALTH AND SOCIAL CARE

The Apprenticeship covers a wide range of job roles in the health and social care fields. As an Apprentice you will work in a variety of fields including those who are elderly, have a learning disability or those with mental health issues. It will enable the Apprentice to progress to other health and social care related courses and eventually they could choose a profession in nursing or midwifery or management roles in the care sector.

HOSPITALITY AND CATERING

Hospitality and catering covers work in restaurants, hotels, cafés, pubs and contract caterers - it also supplies other industries with food and drink. There are dozens of possible career options. An Apprentice in this field will need to have an outgoing personality and be prepared to work in an environment which is largely shift based. Successful completion of the Advanced Apprenticeship could lead to management or supervisory roles.

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MARINE ENGINERRING FABRICATION AND WELDING (NEW)

This Apprenticeship can be completed at Levels 2 and 3, and covers both fabrication and welding related to marine applications. The framework will consist of both “on” the job and “off” the job training. The first part of the programme will require you to attend college and complete the basic training in welding and fabrication. The remaining part of the programme will be completed in the work place. A portfolio of evidence will be completed in a range a disciplines relevant to your work area, such as welding, fitting and cutting of materials.

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MOTOR CYCLE (NEW)

The motor cycle Apprenticeship can be completed at two different levels and covers the service and repair of motor cycles, ranging from scooters through to high performance equipment. The Level 2 will require you to remove and replace a range of components in the areas of suspension, transmission, engines, electrical, braking and steering systems. Evidence from the workplace will go towards a portfolio. At Level 3 you will be required to diagnose and rectify a range of faults related to light vehicles. Knowledge will be assessed by a technical diploma in both theory and practical subjects and be completed at college.

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MOTOR VEHICLE

There are more than 32 million vehicles on the UK’s roads, so we need plenty of motor vehicle technicians to keep them road worthy. Apprenticeships in motor vehicle are currently offered for Light Vehicle Maintenance and Repair and Vehicle Body Repair or Refinishing. Usually, Apprentices begin at Level 2 and the course runs on a block release basis for body/refinish and day release for light vehicle maintenance. The Apprentice may have the opportunity to progress to Level 3, depending on their progress and the work carried out in their placement.

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PAINTING AND DECORATING

Making buildings look their best with a perfect finish, the Apprenticeship in decorative occupations is studied over two years. Students in the first year will take the Construction Diploma Level 1 and the CSCS Health & Safety test. Following this, students can progress to Levels 2 and 3 over subsequent years.

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PLASTERING

To qualify as a plasterer the Apprentice will need to show aptitude and flair for producing high quality finishes. An Apprenticeship in plastering will allow the student to work towards the Construction Diploma Level 2, the CSCS Health and Safety card and NVQ Level 2 in Plastering. There are college and workbased practical assessments. Study mode is either day or block release, dependant on any prior experience in the field.

PLUMBING AND MECHANICAL ENGINEERING

A plumbing Apprentice will learn about the installation and maintenance of plumbing systems and components. The plumbing industry is a highly competitive field and plumbers must be familiar with everything from domestic heating and plumbing systems, to lead sheet weathering. In recent years, the industry has also been involved with developing environmental technologies such as solar water heating and rain water harvesting. These are areas that the Apprentice will develop, broadening the knowledge base to encompass current technology.

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RETAIL

Retail covers a host of businesses from market stalls and independent shops to national chains and large superstores. An Apprentice could be assisting customers on the sales floor of a high street store or working behind the scenes in stock handling, ensuring products are received in the correct quantities and appropriately stored. From organising displays to learning the crucial aspects of management, the skills gained from this Apprenticeship are transferable to all retail companies.

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SITE MANAGEMENT (NEW)

A site management Apprentice will enjoy, one day a week, a broad look at all aspects of the construction industry, gaining a working knowledge of construction, surveying, technical drawings, design processes and the use of computer aided diagrams on the computer. This will give you a BTEC Diploma in Construction. For the rest of the week you will be working with a local company gaining valuable work experience from which you will achieve an NVQ in Site Management.

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SPORT AND FITNESS (NEW)

The Apprenticeship in sport and fitness is aimed at those individuals who wish to pursue a career within the teaching, coaching and leadership industry or the health and fitness industry. An Apprentice in this field could be engaged in wide variety of activities and career options, some of which may include leading young people, assisting teachers and coaches, working directly with members of the public and carrying out general duties within a school or health club setting. Individuals interested should possess excellent interpersonal skills and demonstrate an ability to work well within a team environment

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SUPPORTING TEACHING AND LEARNING IN SCHOOLS (NEW)

This Apprenticeship will prepare you for working within a school, supporting children to fulfil their potential. Throughout the Apprenticeship you will cover a range of topics including safeguarding, children’s development, communication with children, young people and adults, literacy, numeracy, and inclusion. The knowledge and understanding gained will provide you with a comprehensive vision of what this vital role means both in practical terms and academically. The knowledge and experience you gain throughout this course will contribute hugely to your employability, additionally, it may inspire you to progress your training further through a variety of routes.

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TROWEL OCCUPATIONS

To qualify as a craft mason the Apprentice will need to show an aptitude in craft masonry and the construction industry. An Apprenticeship in Craft Masonry will allow the student to work towards the Construction Diploma Level 2, the CSCS Health & Safety card and Level 2 in Trowel Occupations. There are college and work based practical assessments. Study mode is either day or block release - dependant on any prior experience in the field.

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USING INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY

IT makes the modern world go round. The technical expertise and knowledge gained during this Apprenticeship will make the Apprentice a valuable asset to any organisation that relies on computers - which is pretty much everyone. There is also a chance to gain other qualifications during this Apprenticeship or progress on to Petroc’s Foundation Degree in Computing.

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VEHICLE BODY REPAIR AND REFINISHING

This apprentice can be completed in two different disciplines. You will choose to complete the apprenticeship in Vehicle Accident Body Repair Principles or Vehicle Accident Repair Paint Principles. At Level 2 you will be introduced to the principles of vehicle body repair, such as remove and replace panels, welding and panel repair. You will be introduced to preparing metal and pre-painted surfaces, preparing and applying fillers and foundation materials to vehicles and repairing Minor Paint Defects. Level 3 will involve more complex tasks, for example identifying and rectifying body misalignment, MIG & MAG welding techniques, resistance spot welding operations, understanding of vehicle construction and materials for body and working with plastic materials and components, preparing metal and pre-painted surfaces, establishing paint defects, applying topcoats and completing refinishing and colour matching. Knowledge will be assessed by a technical diploma in both theory and practical subjects and be completed at college. Evidence from the workplace will go towards a portfolio.

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WOOD OCCUPATIONS

Wood occupations include site joinery, bench joinery or wood machining. An Apprentice will also study for the Construction Diploma Level 2, the CSCS test in Health & Safety and Level 2 in Wood Occupations. They may then progress on to an advanced Apprenticeship which will include the Construction Diploma Level 3. The Apprenticeship can be studied through either day or block release - day release is for those who have already been working on site for at least two years or are aged 19 or above.

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Please note that entry requirements may apply for certain vocational areas. Contact us for further details.

An Advanced Apprenticeship is offered in all of the Apprenticeship Frameworks at Petroc, enabling the Apprentice to further develop their vocational skills. See Qualification Guide for further information.

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Last Updated: 5th April 2012 at 10:43am

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