Think about the following statements:

Gaining the right qualifications and skills is important to me

I am willing to work hard to achieve my career aims

I'm ambitious and want to endeavour up the career ladder

I know what career path I wish to take

If you can answer 'yes' to the above statements then an Apprenticeship could be the right option for you.

Apprenticeships are work based training programmes that combine the hands on experience of working with the qualifications gained from studying. An Apprenticeship has a framework made up of three elements; a National Vocational Qualification (NVQ), Technical Certificate and Functional Skills. Each element is designed to focus on a different aspect of your development; building the practical skills needed in your job role and the theoretical knowledge needed to move your career forward.

This is a practical aspect of an Apprenticeship; the main aim is to assess your knowledge and experience within your chosen vocational area. You will complete the NVQ element through a number of units, each of which demonstrates your ability in different aspects of your job role.

NVQs are assessed in the workplace by BMR's Assessors, who make regular workplace visits in order to monitor your progress. You will receive a high level of support and guidance whilst on the programme gaining confidence as your experience grows.

These are qualifications aimed at developing your technical skills and knowledge with your chosen vocational area. Technical Certificates focus on job theory, helping you acquire valuable skills that you can put into practise every day.

Functional Skills are skills that you use all the time, whatever your job role. They are transferable to any position you'll work in and are essential in everyday life. Functional Skills Qualifications in English, Maths and IT, can be achieved at different levels depending on the qualification your are undertaking.

There are two different levels of qualification you can undertake:

Apprenticeships, incorporating an NVQ Level 2, are equivalent to 5 GCSEs at grades A-C

Advanced Apprenticeships, including an NVQ at Level 3, are equivalent to two A Levels

Taking into consideration your job role and past experience, BMR will help you decide which training programme is the right one for you. Our Assessors will be on hand to provide advice and guidance to both you and your employer, throughout your time with us

• be aged between 16-65*

• be employed and contracted for 30 hours or more per week

• not possess a UK degree

• not be receiving other funded education e.g. A Levels, GCSE's etc

Download the Apprenticeship Document

* Subject to eligibility

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