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Apprenticeships

Apprenticeships are an exciting option for both apprentice and employer. They help bring valuable skills to those starting out on the career ladder and can upskill and retrain an existing workforce.

Apprenticeships combine practical training in a job with study.

  • as an apprentice you’ll be an employee earning a wage and getting holiday pay.
  • work alongside experienced staff.
  • gain job-specific skills.
  • get time for training and study related to your role (at least 20% of your normal working hours).
  • apprenticeships take 1 to 5 years to complete depending on their level.
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Associate Project Manager Apprenticeship Standard

As an Associate Project Manager, you should know what needs to be achieved, how to achieve it, how long it will take and how much it will cost. You will work with the project team to achieve the required outcomes, utilising resources with the suitable skills, qualifications, experience and knowledge to work together as a motivated and integrated team, with clearly defined reporting lines, roles, responsibilities and authorities.

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Business Administrator Apprenticeship Standard 

Business Administrators have highly transferable set of knowledge, skills and behaviours that can be applied in all sectors. This includes small and large businesses alike; from the public sector, private sector and charitable sector. The role may involve working independently or as part of a team and will involve developing, implementing, maintaining and improving administrative services. You will develop key skills and behaviours to support your own progression towards management responsibilities.

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Carpentry and Joinery Apprenticeship Standard

A Site Carpenter will prepare and install basic building components e.g., doors, straight staircases, wall and floor units and erecting structural carpentry and roof structures on a building site or in domestic and commercial premises.

An Architectural Joiner will create building components by setting out, marking out and manufacturing basic architectural products, including doors, windows, straight staircases and associated ironmongery.

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Chartered Surveyor

Chartered Surveyors require a mix of high-level technical skills, business skills, an understanding of people and communities, appreciation of the built and natural world and the ability to bring these diverse skills together. Chartered Surveyors solve problems, use leading edge technology and take account of a wide range of issues to provide their advice including legal and regulatory issues, finance, cost, sustainability, inclusivity and health and safety. Chartered Surveyors abide by the Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors’ Rules of Conduct and ethical principles because they hold positions of responsibility and make decisions that have significant financial implications and impact on the natural and built environment.

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Dynamic Training

Dynamic Training is an apprenticeship, adult education, and bespoke training specialist. We work with a diverse customer base across a variety of sectors, with a significant presence within the health sector. We have grown from strength to strength, organically, through business-to-business recommendations and the strength of our reputation for providing high quality learning and development solutions and delivery. Dynamic Training have an enthusiastic and committed team, offering tailored training solutions.

Dynamic Training passionately believe in delivering the right programme at the right time for both employers and learners, offering a broad choice of programmes, of bespoke design to meet learner and employer needs.

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Early Years Lead Practitioner

This occupation is found in a range of settings which can include day nurseries, playgroups, nursery schools, pre-schools, kindergartens, primary schools, hospitals, social care settings, out of school environments and local authority provision. The broad purpose of the occupation is to be a proactive and influential practitioner, working directly with children, skilfully leading day to day practice at an operational level. As active practitioners they are effective role models of play based learning, supporting others to develop their own practice. They are highly skilled professionals who take an operational lead for the care, learning and development of all young children within their care, adapting to individual needs providing inclusive and holistic provision.

In their daily work, an employee in this occupation interacts with children aged birth to eight years, families, practitioners, other professionals and appropriate agencies. An employee in this occupation will be responsible for supporting the quality of learning and development in their setting.

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Facilities Services Operative Apprenticeships Standard

As a Facilities Services Operative you are employed in a role to provide services such as security, supporting hard Facilities Management (FM) functions i.e., maintenance and engineering, and Soft FM i.e., cleaning, catering, front-of-house logistics, post-room services and portering.

As the Facilities Management industry covers a wide array of industry sub-sectors, this role works in a range of environments e.g., in an office, in residential developments and commercial properties, hospitals, schools or retail centres and industrial locations.

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Go Construct

Go Construct provides resources for anyone looking for a career in the construction and built environment sector. We showcase the many rewarding opportunities available and help people from all backgrounds to enter an exciting and growing industry which has a huge impact on the UK’s housing, industry and infrastructure.

In addition to our online resources, Go Construct also reaches out to people seeking opportunities by attending careers events, engaging with the press, and supporting construction ambassadors.

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Healthcare Support Worker Apprenticeship Standard

Healthcare Support Workers (HCSWs) work as part of a team providing high quality and compassionate care to individuals. As a Health Care Support Worker (HCSW) you could be assisting therapists, nurses, hospital doctors, midwives and other healthcare professionals. You will carry out well-defined routine clinical duties like monitoring an individual’s condition (e.g., checking blood pressure, temperature or weight). Depending on where you work, you may also help them to eat, drink, wash, dress or go to the toilet. You will prepare individuals for healthcare activities carried out by other members of the healthcare team, looking after them before, during and/or after those activities. HCSWs work in a range of healthcare settings and your team may include workers from both health and social care. Support work is a good way to gain access to a career in the healthcare sector.

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Harrow Richmond and Uxbridge Colleges (HRUC)

Harrow College & Uxbridge College merged with Richmond upon Thames College to form Harrow, Richmond & Uxbridge Colleges (HRUC). The merger brings our three colleges together to form London's newest college group, providing even more opportunities for our students, helping them achieve more, progress further and become even more work ready.

HRUC offers apprenticeships in over 60 occupational sectors. Specialising in Engineering, Building Services, Digital, Construction, Hospitality, Health, Management and Human Resources. Dedicated Account Managers and Recruitment Officers to support our customers.

Also offer short courses to support employers to recruit staff for non-apprenticeship positions.

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Information Communication Technician Apprenticeship

This occupation is found in organisations, large and small, in all sectors, and within public, private and voluntary organisations. Organisations increasingly rely on computer and communication systems in all areas of their operations and decision-making processes. It is therefore crucial to ensure the optimal performance and maintenance of systems. An Information Communication Technician (ICT) is critical to achieving this.

An Information Communications Technician (ICT) provides support to internal and/or external customers, by using tools or systems to problem solve and trouble-shoot routine and non-routine problems.

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Journalist

A Journalist informs the public- either through news and current events, or through the creation of authoritative features, opinion or analysis.

In their daily work, an employee in this occupation interacts with colleagues within the same organisation, representatives of other businesses/organisations and members of the general public.

An employee in this occupation will be responsible for finding, researching and creating journalistic content tailored to brand needs and target audience in a deadline driven environment. The content can includes: news, features, reviews, documentaries, covering live events, researching data, shooting, recording and editing video, recording and editing audio interviews and creating podcasts.

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Jewellery, Silversmithing and Allied Trade Professional

Set within an industry steeped in centuries of tradition, the jewellery, silversmithing and allied trades industry supports the pursuit of excellence in their traditional craft skills whilst also embracing innovation and technology. The jeweller, silversmith an allied trades professional is a fundamental occupational role in the wider sector that contributes approximately £2 billion to the British economy.

‘Jewellery, Silversmith and Allied Trades Professional’ is a broad description of someone who is engaged with the production of fine and detailed items that are made from precious metals and adorned with precious stones and other materials.

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Joinery and Carpentry/Construction

A Carpentry and Joinery Apprenticeship provides you with an opportunity to work with building materials, most often wood, to create and install building components. This typically involves shaping and cutting materials, installing finished materials like partitions, doors, staircases, Windsor frames, mouldings, timber floor coverings and erecting structural components.

You will work as a Site Carpenter on a construction site, and you will prepare and install basic building components and erecting structural structures on a building site or domestic and commercial premises.

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Joshua Lovell Case study (Joshua Lovell Interior Systems Installer (Dry Lining) Level 2)

Interior Systems Installer is a specialist contracting occupation largely involved in the construction of partitions, walls and ceilings. This involves installing, repairing and maintaining various elements of the internal structure of the building to a high standard.

APPRENTICE PROFILE

Joshua has worked for Woodlands Commercial Ltd for the last seven years. For the first two years, he worked as a labourer when one day quite by chance he was assigned to work assisting a plasterer. From that point on he has never looked back, and on picking up his hawk – the flat board plasterers keep their plaster on – and trowel, discovered his true passion in life.

Joshua has regularly competed in SkillBuild and WorldSkills competitions while an apprentice at West London College, which look impressive on his CV. Joshua says:

“I first learned everything I knew about the trade from someone with over 40 years of experience and I became a really good plasterer.

“When I started my apprenticeship, I found out I had a lot more to learn!”

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Kitchen Assistant Apprenticeships

Did you know there are kitchen assistant apprenticeships available?

Kickstart you career in the hospitality sector by becoming a kitchen assistant and working towards achieving an apprenticeship in production chef or a hospitality team member.

  • GCSE or equivalent English/ Maths (Grade A*-D/ 9-3) are essential to apply.

Kitchen Manufacturing Apprenticeships

Interested in Kitchen manufacturing instead? Apprenticeships are also available in furniture manufacturing companies which include fitted furniture design technician roles.

  • GCSE or equivalent English (Grade 3) Desired
  • GCSE or equivalent Maths (Grade 3) Desired

Leadership (Team Leader / Supervisor)

A Higher Apprenticeship for those who are moving into a role or are in a position that involves leading teams and managing staff. This qualification is suitable for most industries where there is an opportunity to take more responsibility in your work and enhance your career progression, filling any skills gaps a business might have.

Understanding how an organisational strategy is developed and knowing how to implement and manage change within teams, will be an important component. Understanding problem solving and decision making, taking responsibility and managing difficult situations, being open, approachable and building trust, responding to feedback and operating within organisational values are other criteria of learning.

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Machinist – Advanced Manufacturing Engineering Apprenticeship

Machinists in the Advanced Manufacturing Engineering sector are predominantly involved in highly skilled, complex and precision work, machining components from specialist materials using conventional and/or CNC machine tools such as centre lathes, vertical and horizontal milling machines, horizontal and cylindrical grinding machines, electro discharge machines, single and multi- axis CNC machine tools centres.

They will be expected to be able set up, operate and adjust/edit equipment settings as applicable to the machine tool being used. When using CNC equipment, they will be expected to be able to produce, prove and/or edit programmes. During and on completion of the machining operations they will be expected to measure and check the components being produced and adjust the equipment/programme to ensure components meet the required specification.

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Maintenance and Operations Engineering Technician Apprenticeship

Maintenance and Operations Engineering Technician's job is to maintain the safety, integrity and effective operation of plant and equipment in industries that are part of the national infrastructure engineering sector, such as electricity generating, oil and gas refining and pharmaceuticals.

Maintenance & Operations Engineering Technicians covers 7 roles: Electrical Technicians; Mechanical Technicians; Control & Instrumentation Technicians; Wind Turbine Technicians Electrical System and Process Control Technicians; Electromechanical Technicians and Plant Operations Technicians. They will maintain the safety, integrity and effective operation of plant and equipment in one or more of the following Industries that are part of or have activities that are part of the broader national infrastructure.

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Mechatronics Maintenance Technician Apprenticeship

Mechatronics Maintenance Technicians ensure that plant and equipment perform to the required standard to facilitate production targets regarding Safety, Quality, Delivery and Cost within High Value Manufacturing environments.

Typically, the work would cover a broad range of activities include installation, testing, fault finding and the on-going planned maintenance of complex automated equipment. This requires the application of a complex blend of skills, knowledge and occupational behaviours across the electrical, electronic, mechanical, fluid power and control systems disciplines.

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Motor Vehicle Maintenace and Repair Apprenticeship

Motor Vehicle Maintenance Repair (Light Vehicle) apprenticeship deals with servicing and repairing light vehicles such as cars and vans, working on all the systems found in the vehicle.

A motor vehicle service and maintenance technician service and repairs light vehicles such as cars and vans and works either in dealerships which focus on a particular manufacturer, or in an independent garage which deals with many different makes of vehicles.

The technician must be able to work independently but also operate as an effective team member and have good customer handling skills. They will understand how their workshop and the dealership/garage functions from a commercial perspective and identify ways in which they can work more efficiently.

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Nursing Associate Apprenticeship

This is a new occupation introduced into the health and care workforce to bridge the gap between health and care assistants and registered nurses.

The broad purpose of the occupation is to provide care for people of all ages and from different backgrounds, cultures and beliefs. Nursing Associates may provide care for people who have mental, physical, cognitive and behavioural care needs. They may provide care for people in their own home, in the community or hospital or in any health care settings where their needs are supported and managed.

Nursing Associates must be emotionally intelligent and resilient individuals, able to manage their own personal health and well-being, recognise boundaries of their practice and know when and how to access support.

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Network Operator Level 2

Those working within Network Operations support the safe and efficient operation of the bus, coach and rail transport networks.

Network Operators will be required to work closely with, front-line operations managers, engineers, business support functions and stakeholders. Their role contributes to the operational effectiveness and integrity of the UK transport network.

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Network Engineer Apprenticeship

Network Engineer apprentices develop the skills to maintain communication networks across your business ensuring maximum performance and availability.

A Network Engineer provides networks and systems to deliver the objectives of varied organisations. They will make sure that systems are working at optimum capacity and problem solve where they are not. To be able to do this effectively a Network Engineer must interpret technical information and understand organisational requirements and expectations. They support delivery of legislatively compliant solutions to challenges in network and infrastructure.

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Optical Retail Assistant Level 3

This occupation is found in the healthcare industry including small practices, large multiple practices, or within a person’s home or care facility. It is a support role assisting an Optometrist and/or Dispensing Optician.

The broad purpose of the occupation is to interpret a prescription to identify the appropriate optical device to meet the need of the prescription and customer. To review spectacles for quality, prescription, measurement and accuracy and the effects on the eye and vision. Optical Assistants need to be able to identify the appropriate optical appliance, such as spectacles, contact lenses or magnifiers to meet the individual's needs, and be able to explain the features and benefits of these, using non-technical, customer friendly language. Optical assistants need to be able to problem solve and manage customer expectations ensuring that products meet the specification.

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Operations/ Departmental Manager Apprenticeship

An operations/departmental manager is someone who manages teams and/or projects, and achieving operational or departmental goals and objectives, as part of the delivery of the organization’s strategy.

The Operations/Departmental Manager Apprenticeship is accredited by the Chartered Institute of Management. Staff learn on the job, applying new skills to their existing role. It is ideal for those who are, or who wish to become, Operational/Departmental Managers, or existing managers who have practical management skills, but wish to develop their theoretical understanding further.

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Peer Worker Apprenticeship Standard

Working within clearly agreed boundaries, as a peer worker, you purposefully share your own experiences, and through the mutual sharing and commonality of experience, you can support individuals through significant changes in their life circumstances and facilitate access to different sources of support to build or reestablish trust and relationships with services.

This occupation is unique in that it is only open to those who have expertise through lived experience.

Peer workers support individuals across all age groups who may be experiencing:

  • severe mental distress
  • mental health crises
  • perinatal mental health difficulties
  • long term conditions
  • addiction problems
  • problem gambling
  • rough sleeping
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Quantity Surveyor (Construction)

The occupation covered by this standard is that of a Construction Quantity Surveyor. Typical job titles can include: Quantity Surveyor, Construction Surveyor, Construction Cost Consultant, Cost Engineer, Cost Analyst, Cost Manager, Project Cost Co-ordinator, Project Cost Controller, Cost Planner or Commercial Manager. Construction Quantity Surveyors are associated with the financial and legal management of construction projects. They are based on sites or in offices.

The main duties and tasks of a Construction Quantity Surveyor are:

  • To manage and lead the cost aspects complex construction projects
  • To ensure that comprehensive study has been undertaken of the whole life aspects of the project and the understanding of the client’s needs
  • To manage the selection of the specialist contractors for the project
  • To ensure that disputes are minimised and settled amicably for all parties
  • To manage the commercial success of a project for all stakeholders
  • To manage the expenditure and income on the project and ensure tight control is maintained whilst valuing the construction work

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Quantity Surveying Technician (Construction)

The occupation covered by this standard is Construction Quantity Surveying Technician. Typical job titles can include: Assistant Quantity Surveyor, Assistant Construction Surveyor, Quantity Surveying Technician, Assistant Cost Engineer or Assistant Cost Analyst. Construction Quantity Surveying Technicians are associated with the monitoring and control of costs and contracts on construction projects and are based on sites or in offices.

The main duties and tasks of a Construction Surveying Technician are:

  • Assisting senior managers with the budgeting of construction projects
  • Control of costs during a construction project
  • Selection and management of specialist contractors
  • To contribute to the mitigation of disputes using accurate records
  • Recording, control and reporting of income and expenditure on a construction project
  • Valuation of progress on construction projects
  • To assist senior managers with the legal and contractual issues on a construction project

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Retail Leadership

A Retail Leader is someone who will demonstrate strategic vision and drive to achieve excellence in customer service and profitability. They will act as a brand ambassador and will lead, motivate and develop a team of retail-based employees, to deliver sales and profit targets. They will do this whilst operating within and championing the parameters of the company values and ethos.

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Retailer

The main purpose of a retailer is to assist customers when they purchase products and services, which requires a good understanding of the stock being sold, the variety of ways customers can shop and the ability to process payments, for example, using a till. Retailers must be passionate about delivering a quality service that always aims to exceed customers’ expectations. Therefore, retailers enjoy direct contact with a wide range of people and are motivated by completing a sale and knowing a customer is happy with their purchase.

They can work in a variety of shops and other retail establishments: small boutiques, large high street chains, supermarkets and well-known department stores are just some examples.

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Rail and rail systems senior engineer

A Rail and Rail Systems Senior Engineer is an operational leadership role; someone who can take responsibility for people and the work in hand within a conventional or high-speed railway context. They lead people or processes in one of these distinct areas in tasks such as managing integrated safe design, construction, installation, maintenance, renewal, or decommissioning. All with the aim of providing a safe and reliable railway.

Their work will require a deep knowledge and understanding of how the railway works as an integrated, complex system from an operational perspective. They are professional engineers with rail and rail systems technical engineering skills which they apply in a broad range of management and leadership activities. They are accountability for their own work and others.

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Rail engineer advanced technician

Rail Engineering Advanced Technicians provide technical solutions across The Railway. The engineering disciplines cover the following areas of “The Railway” (infrastructure and trains); track (including minor works), overhead line, electrification, signalling, telecommunications, traction & rolling stock and rail systems. Apprentices will undertake the core learning and specialise in one discipline.

Those working within the occupation of Rail Engineering are responsible for the safe construction, installation, maintenance and renewal of The Railway to provide a safe and reliable railway for customers. The Rail Industry has a high level of safety critical work activities requiring a disciplined and responsible approach.

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Operations/ Departmental Manager Apprenticeship

An operations/departmental manager is someone who manages teams and/or projects, and achieving operational or departmental goals and objectives, as part of the delivery of the organization’s strategy.

The Operations/Departmental Manager Apprenticeship is accredited by the Chartered Institute of Management. Staff learn on the job, applying new skills to their existing role. It is ideal for those who are, or who wish to become, Operational/Departmental Managers, or existing managers who have practical management skills, but wish to develop their theoretical understanding further.

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Surveying Technician Apprenticeship

The Level 3 Surveying Technician Apprenticeship is suitable for any candidate with an interest in surveying, be that as a building surveyor, commercial property manager, land surveyor, quantity surveyor and / or valuation surveyor. The programme provides diverse career opportunities in a wide range of companies, from private practice firms to large construction organisations and government departments.

Key roles and responsibilities include carrying out site inspections to determine the quality and suitability of buildings or land, conducting data analysis to make informed property decisions for valuation or costing purposes, liaising with many other varied professionals (such as construction managers, lawyers, clients and building occupiers), amongst other key tasks.

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Training

Joe Brennan Training are a registered Apprenticeship Training Agency and Social Enterprise in construction.

We work with contractors and developers to help them fulfil their planning obligations by recruiting and employing apprentices on their behalf. The apprentices are employed on decent wage and provided with tools and PPE. They will typically be trade apprentices with a background or basic qualification in their chosen trade. They are then placed on with the relevant trade contractor to complete their apprenticeship, normally on a day release basis.

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Travel Consultant

Travel consultants have a highly responsible role as they provide outstanding customer service, delivering a range of often complex travel arrangements, accommodation bookings and ancillary services which help to ensure their travellers benefit from journeys and time at their destination that is positive and aims to exceed their expectations. Usually travel consultants specialise in either ‘corporate’ or ‘leisure’ travel but either way employers agree that their essential knowledge, skills and behaviours are transferable across the industry.

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Unique

When applying for an apprenticeship role you want to make sure that your application stands out from the crowd, clearly highlighting your characteristics, knowledge, and experience.

What is it that makes you unique?

Why are you a top candidate for the role you have applied for?

Apprenticeship vacancies often attract high numbers of applicants. Your application needs to stand out, so make sure you take time to ensure that you application represents you in your best light.

Make sure you explain why you are interested in the role, how you think you can contribute to the business and what relevant skills you can bring. It is always important to be honest about the information you are submitting.

Take time to research the organisation you have applied too, to find out as much as you can about them. It is also important to consider how you would travel to the company, is it is realistic for you to get there and by what means of transport?

You will be able to access a wide range of support through the training provider advertising the apprenticeship role you are applying for, with staff on hand to offer meaningful assistance with your application. Further information, hints and tips can also be found online

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Chartered Surveyor (Building Surveyor) Degree Apprenticeship (BSc Hons)

The University of West London (UWL) is pleased to offer the Chartered Surveyor (Building Surveyor) Degree Apprenticeship at St Mary’s Road, Ealing Campus.

Developed in partnership with employers, the BSc (Hons) Building Surveying (Chartered Surveyor Degree Apprenticeship) course has been mapped to Chartered Surveyor(degree) Apprenticeship Standard. It is fully accredited by Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors (RICS) reflecting highest industry standards.

The objective of the course is to develop specialist skills and knowledge relating to all aspects of buildings, from inception, feasibility, design and construction to their strategic and tactical management, defect diagnosis, repair, refurbishment and conservation.

To apply for this apprenticeship, you must find an employer in the relevant sector, that is offering this opportunity

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Chartered Manager Degree Apprenticeship (BA Hons)

The University of West London (UWL) is pleased to offer the Chartered Manager Degree Apprenticeship at St Mary’s Road, Ealing Campus.

With the Chartered Manager Degree Apprenticeship (CMDA), The Claude Littner Business School at the University of West London offers you the opportunity to gain high-quality degree, on-the job experience, and a professional pathway for career development.

Developed by a group of 20 businesses led by Serco, the CMDA produces managers with the management skills and qualities required by employers of all sizes and from all sectors. We have tailored our delivery of this course to fit in with the needs of your working day, allowing you to balance education and business demands.

To apply for this apprenticeship, you must find an employer in the relevant sector, that is offering this opportunity

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Veterinary Nurse

As an apprentice, you will have a job and earn a wage whilst learning all the skills, knowledge, and behaviours necessary for a successful career within the veterinary industry.

The course combines developing your existing knowledge in veterinary nursing with building your practical experience by being directly employed by an RCVS Training Practice.

As a veterinary nurse, you should be hard-working, passionate about animals, pragmatic, and dedicated. On this pathway you will study in a flexible way - typically students attend college one day a week and work with their employer for the rest. You will also complete work-related tasks and assessments to a deadline.

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Workboat Crew Member Apprenticeship

Workboat crew members are part of a small team, typically 2-3 personnel, working on a wide variety of specialist vessels ranging from tugs and multi-purpose workboats to fast pilot boats and crew transfer vessels taking personnel out to vessels or installations offshore.

Workboats operate in varying marine environments such as construction of offshore windfarms, providing a range of services within a port or inland waterways, including surveys and towage. In addition, they may act as support vessels in major salvage operations and wreck removal.

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X-ray (Diagnostic Radiographer)

This occupation is found in all healthcare settings including, primary, secondary and tertiary healthcare, independent and private healthcare sectors.

The broad purpose of the occupation is to provide excellent patient care by obtaining images of a high diagnostic quality using a range of high cost and complex imaging equipment. This will include imaging using x-rays and cross-sectional imaging methods (Computed Tomography or CT), fluoroscopy and Interventional Radiology and will be able to assist in other imaging modalities such as Ultrasound, Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI), Breast Imaging and Nuclear Medicine. Diagnostic Radiographers work with a broad range of patients, e.g., patients who may have mental and/or physical disabilities or be distressed, children and the terminally ill.

In their daily work, an employee in this occupation interacts with patients, their carer, members of the public and other healthcare staff e.g., porters, nurses, other allied health professionals, doctors, external contractors, engineers and medical physicists etc. They will primarily work in diagnostic imaging departments in hospitals (inpatients and outpatients), but also provide mobile imaging on Wards, including the Intensive Care Unit, Neonatal Unit, Emergency Department and Operating Theatres. Diagnostic Radiographers may also provide imaging in stand- alone satellite units.

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Youth Worker

Youth Work is about collaborating with your team to empower young people aged 11 – 25 years. You will support them in developing their life skills in an informal environment.

Youth Work can take place in many different places, from youth centres and schools to “on the street”, via a detached youth project. It involves collaborating and working alongside young people in small groups, as part of a larger centre, and on an individual basis.

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Zookeeper (Animal Care and Welfare Assistant)

Animal Care and Welfare Assistants look after the routine day to day husbandry and care of domestic and/or wild animals under guidance in a variety of different settings. The work is carried out individually or as part of a team in places such as kennels and catteries, laboratories, animal welfare centres, farm parks, rehabilitation centres, retail outlets and in the transportation of animals. Animal Care and Welfare Assistants must have a strong work ethic and be prepared to work irregular hours in all weather conditions. They must maintain safe working practices and taking responsibility for themselves, animals and others.

Typical job roles include: kennel/cattery assistant; animal technician, animal welfare assistant; animal day care assistant; animal collection officer; wildlife rehabilitation assistant; zookeeper assistant, pet retail assistant, animal handler, veterinary care assistant, farm park assistant.

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