Reaseheath Apprenticeships Guide

Apprenticeships & Traineeships

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REASONS WHY 4

APPRENTICESHIPS 6

TRAINEESHIPS 7

CHOOSING THE RIGHT APPRENTICESHIP FOR YOU 8

GETTING TO REASEHEATH 10

APPRENTICESHIPS WE OFFER 12

EMPLOYER INFORMATION 36

FUNDING AVAILABLE 38

BENEFITS TO EMPLOYERS 40

HOW TO APPLY 42

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TOP REASONS TO BECOME AN APPRENTICE AT REASEHEATH

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LEARN VALUABLE JOB SKILLS

GAIN YOUR INDEPENDENCE

JUMP-START YOUR CAREER OR ENHANCE CAREER PROGRESSION WITHIN YOUR INDUSTRY

OPEN DOORS

EARN WHILE YOU LEARN

PRACTICAL AND RELEVANT EXPERIENCE

GAIN A NATIONALLY RECOGNISED QUALIFICATION

OUR ASSESSORS ARE 1ST CLASS BECAUSE THEY’RE EXPERTS IN THEIR FIELD AND HAVE WORKED IN THEIR INDUSTRY

£50 MILLION HAS BEEN INVESTED ON CAMPUS INTO CUTTING EDGE TECHNOLOGY AND SPECIALIST TRAINING FACILITIES WITH A FURTHER £30 MILLION PLANNED…

START YOUR TRAINING AT ANY TIME OF YEAR

Apprenticeships are an excellent way to gain a nationally

recognised industry qualification and valuable workplace

skills, all whilst earning a wage!

Training you in the skills employers want, apprenticeships

give you choices in your career.

Following your apprenticeship you could continue working for your

employer or go on to Higher Education at a college or university.

Apprenticeships are designed to allow you to ‘earn while you

learn’ with most of your time spent at your workplace.

If you are aged 16 and over and working 30 hours or more

a week you can begin an apprenticeship at Reaseheath.

APPRENTICESHIPS

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Latisha Woolley

TRAINEESHIP LEADING

TO APPRENTICESHIP IN

HORTICULTURE

Employer: Malkins Bank

Golf Club, Sandbach

Ambition: Groundsperson

“ Being a trainee has helped

widen my range of skills and

will hopefully lead to a great

job. At my work placement I

enjoy helping to maintain the

golf course and grounds and

at college I’m learning how to

grow plants and crops.”

APPRENTICESHIPSTraineeships are ideal for 16 to 24 year olds who

are not currently in education, employment or

training and are looking for support to find their

ideal career path and become ‘work ready’.

Traineeships are based around three key areas:

• A high quality, practical work placement giving you

meaningful work experience and workplace skills

• Work preparation which will include working

towards an Employability Skills Qualification

• Improving your English and Maths skills

For more information please contact Reaseheath Training on

01270 613221 or email [email protected]

For more information on Apprenticeships and Traineeships visit

www.reaseheath.ac.uk/apprenticeships


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CHOOSING THE RIGHT APPRENTICESHIP FOR YOU

Level 3 Apprenticeship (Advanced)

Between 12 and 24 months

If you successfully complete this course you may progress on to a Higher Education course e.g. Foundation Degree or employment

Preferably GCSEs at grade C or above (including English and Maths) and 12 months work experience in relevant field

NEXT STEPS

ENTRY REQUIREMENTS

COURSE LEVEL

DURATION


The delivery of our apprenticeships vary across the different

programme areas. For many of our apprenticeships you will

come into college one day a week, whilst some are studied in

block release and others delivered entirely in the workplace.

A 12 month ‘fast track’ option is available for those with

relevant industry experience and a high academic ability.

Dependent on your entry qualifications you may study Functional

Skills in English and Maths alongside your Programme of Study.

Level 2 Apprenticeship (Intermediate)

Traineeship

Between 18 and 24 months Between 6 and 26 weeks

If you successfully complete this course you may progress on to a Level 3 Apprenticeship, full-time course or employment

Completing this course means you could progress on to a Level 2 Apprenticeship or full-time course or employment

Preferably GCSEs at grade E or above (including English and Maths)

No formal qualifications

We are well connected…

Free parking, great train station links, bike shelters

and subsidised bus routes reaching across Cheshire,

Staffordshire, Shropshire and beyond – travelling to and

from our campus couldn’t be easier!

Reaseheath apprentices may access college transport

or accommodation, depending on whether you will be

attending college on day or block release.

GETTING TO REASEHEATH

For detailed information on our bus routes,

including pick up points and times, visit

www.reaseheath.ac.uk/transport

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“ We are one of the best

colleges in the country

for student support”

Outstanding, Ofsted Care Standards 2013

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APPRENTICESHIPS WE OFFER

AGRICULTURE 14

ANIMAL CARE 16

CIVIL ENGINEERING (CONSTRUCTION PLANT) 18

CONSTRUCTION 20

ENGINEERING MANUFACTURING 22

FOOD INDUSTRY SKILLS 24

HORSE CARE 26

HORTICULTURE 28

MOTOR VEHICLE 32

VEHICLE PARTS (PARTS, SALES AND MARKETING) 34

If you know which

apprenticeship you’d like to

study head over to page 42 to find

out how to apply

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• Assist in running family farm

• Farm manager

• Herdsperson or stock person

• Self-employed contractor


LIVESTOCK PRODUCTION OR MIXED FARMING

Studying towards either a Level 2 Apprenticeship or a Level 3 Advanced Apprenticeship you will gain knowledge in a wide range of farming topics whilst combining paid work on a farm with studying one day a week at Reaseheath.

You will learn technical skills and continue to build on your existing experience. Level 3 apprentices can specialise in either livestock production or mixed farming.

You may also study additional qualifications such as first aid, veterinary medicine, telehandler operation, cattle foot trimming, sheep shearing and spraying.

Jason Smith

LEVEL 3 APPRENTICE IN AGRICULTURE

Ambition: Farm Manager

Employer: Adrian Smith, Supreme Champion, Cheshire County Farms Competition 2015

YOU MAY STUDY:

• Farm records• Maintenance of

farm structures• Health and safety

• Animal health• Animal husbandry• Forage crops and grassland• Farm machinery

“ Coming into college as well as working has really helped my farming career. You learn key information which you may miss if you have a busy job, and you make very useful contacts.”


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• Kennels or cattery assistant

• Dog handler

• Dog groomer

• Dog trainer


ANIMAL WELFARE, DOG GROOMING OR DOG TRAINING

Studying towards either a Level 2 Apprenticeship or a Level 3 Advanced Apprenticeship; this is your opportunity to earn as you learn, combining work with animals or a similar job with training at Reaseheath.

If you are working at a dog groomer, kennels, a cattery, or at a vets and do not want to attend college full-time then this programme could be for you.

Bethan Roberts

LEVEL 3 APPRENTICE IN ANIMAL CARE

Ambition: Dog Groomer

Employer: Groom Room, Chester

“ This is a dream job for me because I’m earning a wage and doing something which I enjoy. At the same time I’m gaining more qualifications and practical experience which will help me in my future career. I also feel that I’m really making a difference to the business.”

YOU MAY STUDY:

• Health and safety• Industry appropriate

modules relevant to your workplace

• Animal welfare• Animal care and health• Animal handling• Customer service


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• Self-employed tradesperson

• Supervisor or foreperson

• Practical instructor

• Service technician

• Technical sales


CIVIL ENGINEERING (CONSTRUCTION PLANT)

Studying towards either a Level 2 Apprenticeship or a Level 3 Advanced Apprenticeship, you will develop the basic principles you need to learn to become a plant mechanic.

Working as part of the engineering team of a plant or plant hire company, you will attend college on block release learning vital work-based skills including maintenance and repair of construction plant and tool hire equipment.

Paige Carter

LEVEL 3 APPRENTICE IN CONSTRUCTION PLANT

NATIONAL WINNER OF CONSTRUCTION PLANT-HIRE ASSOCIATION’S ‘STARS OF THE FUTURE’ AWARD

Ambition: Construction Plant Manager

Employer: A-PlantYOU MAY STUDY:• Engines systems

diagnostics and repairs

• Machine operations

• Track laying vehicles

• Steering and braking

• Generation

• Transmissions systems

• Hydraulics, pneumatics and electrics

• Welding and fabrication

• Auxiliary systems

“ I definitely want to go higher in the company and it’s great gaining all the different skills I’ll need. Engineering is a great industry – it’s so interesting. I’d really recommend it to girls.”


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• Supervisor or foreperson

• Self-employed tradesperson

• Practical instructor

• Technical sales


BRICKWORK, CARPENTRY AND JOINERY OR PLASTERING

Studying towards either a Level 2 Apprenticeship or a Level 3 Advanced Apprenticeship; you’ll combine on-the-job training with practical lessons at college. You will be taught by our specialist staff in our fully equipped workshops.

Structured to help broaden your understanding of the whole construction industry, your apprenticeship will specialise in brickwork, carpentry and joinery or plastering.

Harry Roberts

LEVEL 2 APPRENTICE IN BRICKWORK

Employer: Meredith Builders, Tarporley

Ambition: Project Manager

YOU MAY STUDY:

“ Employers want experienced staff and being an apprentice gives you the chance to gain that experience.”

Carpentry and Joinery• Roofing• Stairs• Flooring• Door hanging• Power tools• Scaffolding

Plastering• Safe working practices • Apply plaster materials • Dry lining • Form screeds• Produce plaster

components• Position and secure

fibrous plaster components

Bricklaying• Cavity walls• Block work• Concreting• Scaffolding• Setting out• Surveying

and levelling


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• Technical service engineer

• Design and development engineer

• Self-employed engineer

• Overseas development

• Maintenance engineer


ENGINEERING MANUFACTURING

Studying towards either a Level 2 Apprenticeship or a Level 3 Advanced Apprenticeship you will combine employment at an independent or multi-national engineering company with studying one day per week at Reaseheath.

You will explore vital topics such as maintenance of mechanical devices and electrical equipment, welding and working practices in engineering.

Liam Barnett

LEVEL 3 APPRENTICE IN ENGINEERING MANUFACTURING

Employer: Bombardier Transportation, Crewe

Ambition: Engineering Production Manager

YOU MAY STUDY:

• Producing mechanical assemblies

• Maintaining electrical equipment and systems

• Maintaining mechanical devices and systems

• Working safely in an engineering environment

• Carrying out engineering activities efficiently and effectively

• Using and communicating technical information

“ Being an apprentice suits me because I like working practically and you pick up a lot of skills at your workplace. You get a lot of variety because you work on many different projects.”


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• Food product development

• Food quality assurance

• Food processing technician

• Food marketing

• Butcher


DAIRY INDUSTRY, MEAT AND POULTRY, FOOD INDUSTRY SKILLS OR FOOD MANUFACTURING EXCELLENCEDairy Industry, Meat and Poultry, Food Industry Skills, Baking Industry Skills or Food Manufacture Excellence studying towards either a Level 2 Apprenticeship or a Level 3 Advanced Apprenticeship you will combine work in food manufacturing or development with additional training in the workplace delivered by Reaseheath tutors. Depending on your industry focus, you will study one of the following pathways; dairy, meat and poultry, food industry, baking or food manufacture.

James Tickner LEVEL 3 APPRENTICE IN FOOD MANUFACTURING AND REASEHEATH ADVANCED APPRENTICE OF THE YEAREmployer: Bakkavor Hitchen Foods, Wigan

Ambition: Food Development Technologist

YOU MAY STUDY:

• New product development

• Food manufacture

• Health and safety

• Food safety

• Nutrition and quality

“ The best thing about being an apprentice is that you learn valuable skills ‘on- the-job’. You’re working alongside people who know the industry inside out and are experts in their field.”


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• Groom

• Riding instructor

• Livery owner

• Yard assistant or manager


HORSE CARE

Studying towards either a Level 2 Apprenticeship or a Level 3 Advanced Apprenticeship, this is your chance to work and earn a wage whilst building your knowledge and skills in equine. You’ll do the majority of your practical training in the workplace combined with theory based classes taught at college. A particularly diverse industry, you could find yourself working in a role such as a stable hand, groom, stud assistant or riding instructor.

Bethany Gerrard

LEVEL 2 APPRENTICE IN HORSE CARE

Employer: Denstone Stud, Uttoxeter

Ambition: Yard Manager

YOU MAY STUDY:

• Horse welfare

• Horse care and husbandry

• Riding

• Transporting horses

• Health and safety

• Preparing horses for use

• Clean and maintain stables

• Plan and monitor routine care

“ As an apprentice you are part of a working team in a real business. You wouldn’t be able to get this sort of experience elsewhere – and you can take on more responsibility as you progress.”


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CAREER OPTIONS

• Hard landscaper

• Decorative landscaper

• Grounds maintenance operator

• Grounds commercial grower

• Greenkeeper or course manager

• Commercial grower/plant nursery


AMENITY, PRODUCTION OR SPORTS TURF (GREENKEEPING)

Studying towards either a Level 2 Apprenticeship or a Level 3 Advanced Apprenticeship; the nature of the apprenticeship will depend on your employer – you could find yourself working as a landscaper or gardener.

You may learn how to clear sites for planting, maintaining equipment or dealing with the large-scale production of plants for food and ornamental purposes.

AMENITYYou’ll blend working for a landscape gardener/contractor or a similar job with one day a week at Reaseheath.

You will have the opportunity to study industry appropriate modules relevant to your place of work. These could include amenity and decorative horticulture.

PRODUCTIONAimed at those who have a passion for the production and growth of plants in a commercial or retail environment. You will look to establish plants and/or seeds in soil, monitor and report on the growth and development of crops and plants. Collect and prepare propagation material as well as identify and collect plants for dispatch and transport harvested crops.

SPORTS TURF (GREENKEEPING) Aimed for those with a keen interest in greenkeeping, you will learn how to maintain the health of professional sports turf as well as the renovation and repair and safe use of machinery. Employers such as golf courses, football and cricket pitches support this pathway.


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Rebecca Dawson

LEVEL 3 APPRENTICE IN HORTICULTURE AND REASEHEATH HORTICULTURE APPRENTICE OF THE YEAR

Employer: Cholmondeley Castle Gardens

Ambition: Landscape Gardener (Historic Restoration)

“ Being an apprentice has given me an opening into a great career. An apprenticeship is a really good qualification because it’s recognised by all employers and it can lead to so many opportunities.”

LANDSCAPE

The nature of the apprenticeship will depend on your employer. You could be working as a soft landscaper which will include garden makeovers, site preparation, planting and pruning.

Alternatively you could be working as a hard landscaper which will expose you to such things as decking, bricklaying, paving and fencing. Throughout your apprenticeship you could be planning and designing gardens or projects with your employer.


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• Technical service engineer

• Design and development engineer

• Self-employed engineer

• Overseas development

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LIGHT VEHICLE MAINTENANCE AND REPAIRStudying towards either a Level 2Apprenticeship or a Level 3 Advanced Apprenticeship; you’ll combine working at a dealership or independent garage with further training at college.

Whilst at college you’ll be based in our specialist Motor Vehicle Technology Centre where you’ll explore the latest industry trends and techniques including air conditioning and F-Gas, hybrid technology and welding.

Aaron Allen

LEVEL 2 APPRENTICE IN LIGHT VEHICLE MAINTENANCE AND REPAIR

Employer: TR Bitz, Warrington

Ambition: Classic Car Restorer

YOU MAY STUDY:

• Skills in materials, fabrication, tools and measuring devices used in the automotive environment

• Engine mechanical, lubrication and cooling system units and components

• Vehicle fuel, ignition, air and exhaust system units and components

• Chassis units and components

• Transmission and driveline units and components

“ I’ve always enjoyed working on classic cars so this is a great job for me. As an apprentice I’ll earn a wage and gain experience, and I’ll still be coming into college to get more qualifications.”


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• Parts advisor

• Parts sales manager

• Customer services

• Stock manager

• Marketing manager

• Business manager


AGRICULTURAL OR MOTOR VEHICLE

Studying towards either a Level 2 Apprenticeship or a Level 3 Advanced Apprenticeship; this apprenticeship is designed in collaboration with employers to provide industry focused training to prepare you for a career in the areas of parts, sales and marketing.

You will have the opportunity to specialise in either agricultural or motor vehicle parts.

Mary Wallbank

LEVEL 3 APPRENTICE IN VEHICLE PARTS (PARTS, SALES AND MARKETING) AND REASEHEATH AGRICULTURAL ENGINEERING APPRENTICE OF THE YEAR

Employer: Guy Machinery, Gisburn

Ambition: Territory Manager

YOU MAY STUDY:

• Selecting and issuing parts

• Receiving and storing parts

• Processing payment• Health and safety• Entering and finding

data using information technology

• Communicating information electronically

“ An apprenticeship gives you a flying start. You learn transferable skills you can take with you wherever you go. Apprentices have the edge because they already have workplace experience. Employers know you can do your job. You can apply the knowledge you’ve learned at college straight away on the job.”

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EMPLOYERINFORMATION

What are the benefits to you?

Our aim is to make life easier for you the employer.

• We can tailor our apprenticeship training programmes

to fit your exact business needs

• We help to recruit enthusiastic and capable

apprentices for your company

• We offer individual support and mentoring to ensure

that apprentices reach their full potential

Apprenticeships are available to businesses

of all sizes and sectors in England, and can

last anything from 12 months to 4 years.

They are linked to job roles or occupations – 1,500 of

them across 170 industries, so we make sure that every

apprenticeship is relevant and appropriate both for the

apprentice and the business.


“ Apprenticeships work well for us. They

attract committed young people who are

keen to learn ‘on-the-job’ and who quickly

become key members of our team. The

qualification is well respected by employers

because they know that apprentices

have proven, practical skills as well as

understanding the theory of their subject.”

Craig Gilholm

Royal Liverpool Golf Club Links Manager

FUNDINGAVAILABLE


Depending on the age of the apprentice at the start

of the apprenticeship programme an employer

contribution may be applicable. The contribution

cost will vary depending on the sector area.

• 16–18 year old apprentices are fully funded – 100% of

the cost of apprenticeship training is already paid for.

• 19+ apprentices are co-funded – a contribution towards

the cost of training is required and will be confirmed by

Reaseheath College.

• 24+ fee will be agreed by Reaseheath College.


The grant aims to support businesses who would not

otherwise be in a position to recruit individuals aged 16 to 24

into employment through the apprenticeship programme.

An employer, working with an approved government-funded

training organisation, can receive up to five grants in total,

each grant is for £1,500. All we ask is that an apprentice has

not started with you in the last year.

Businesses that have received the grant have used it for

equipment, accommodation and additional specialist training.

Employer AGE Grant

You may be eligible for an AGE grant if:

• You’re a small (those with fewer than 50 staff) sized employer.

• Your apprentice is aged 16 to 24.

• You have not employed an apprentice in the last 12 months.

Interested in taking on an apprentice?

Please contact the apprenticeship team on 01270 613221

to discuss how we can help your business.

Learning can often

be done in your

workplace, meaning

minimal disruption and

maximum impact

BENEFITS OF EMPLOYING AN APPRENTICE


Apprenticeships are a

tried and tested way to

recruit new staff, re-train

or up skill existing staff or

people returning to your

business after a break

9 REASONS WHY APPRENTICES

ARE GOOD FOR BUSINESS:

Up to 100% funding

could be available to

support apprenticeship

programmes within

your business (you will

still need to pay your

apprentices wages)

They help you tackle

skill shortages in

your business

It can encourage a

culture of learning


They’re a great way of

attracting people with

fresh new ideas

They provide a strong

foundation to your staff

base and show your

commitment to the

future development of

your businessThe apprenticeship

content can be

tailored to your

company, therefore

the apprentices role

benefits your company

They provide you with

the skilled workers

you need for the future

“ Apprentices are our future and they’re

essential to our business growth.

Growing up in our company, they have

practical hands-on skills, theoretical

knowledge and really understand

the needs of our customers.”

Andrew Dunne

Academy Manager CLAAS UK

HOW TOAPPLY


If you know which apprenticeship you are interested in and you have an employer, here are the steps that you need to take to get a place at Reaseheath College!

COMPLETE AN APPLICATION FORM

• Apply online: www.applicationform.reaseheath.ac.uk (If you apply online we’ll be able to start processing your application immediately)

• Alternatively you can request a paper based application form by calling us on 01270 613221 or by sending us an email [email protected]

SEND YOUR APPLICATION FORM TO US

If you are submitting a paper based application form please post it to: Reaseheath Training, Reaseheath College, Nantwich, Cheshire CW5 6DF

INVITE YOU TO AN ASSESSMENT DAY

You will meet with an assessor and have an initial college interview; this is your chance to talk about what you’d like to achieve in your apprenticeship and what we can do to help.

Finally you will undertake initial assessments in English and Maths to give us a better understanding of your current academic ability and needs.

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SECURE YOUR PLACE

If you’re successful in your interview and assessments, you will be sent a letter offering you a place on your chosen apprenticeship.

Your employer will also receive confirmation.

If you are applying for employment, details of the assessment will be passed on to the employer for consideration of your application.

ARRANGE A VISIT FROM YOUR ASSESSOR

Your assigned assessor will contact you approximately 4 weeks prior to your enrolment date to arrange a visit in your workplace.

WELCOME TO REASEHEATH COLLEGE!

You are now an enrolled apprentice at the start or your journey, expect to receive lots of support throughout the whole programme and learn job specific skills and qualifications at Reaseheath.

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NOT GOT AN EMPLOYER? DON’T WORRY!

We work with 100s of local employers who seek apprentices

just like you, if you enquire online we can look to match your

skills and experience with an employer close to you. Please

visit reaseheath.ac.uk/apprenticeships for current live

vacancies. Contact the team on 01270 613221

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