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Year 11 PIAGPost 16 Pathways
Vicky Brenton
Careers & Transition Manager
What are the options?
Students must be in education or training
Full time:• Sixth form• College• Apprenticeship
Part time:• Employment or self-employment for 20 hours or more
a week• Volunteering for 20 hours or more a week
Level 1
Level 2
Level 3
Level 4
Level 5
Level 6
Entry level
Higher & degree apprenticeship
(NVQ 4/5/6)
Advanced apprenticeship
(NVQ 3)
Intermediate apprenticeship
(NVQ 2)
Traineeships (NVQ 1)
Degree
Foundation degree
HND
HNCCert/diploma
of HE
A levelsExtended
Dip/diploma/certificate
GCSE (grades A*-C/4-9)
First Diploma
GCSE (grades below C/level 4)
Foundation diploma
The way qualifications are organised
looks a bit like a ladder
You can progress up
this ladder in different ways
Skills for life
College - BTEC/Diploma Qualifications
• Work related / vocational qualifications
• A range of levels (entry-6)
• Usually one ‘subject’ chosen
• Coursework
• Work experience and links with industry
• Core industry related units plus options, shaping the emphasis of the qualification
• Some will allow progression to University
BTEC/ Diploma Sectors
Agriculture, Animals & Land-based
Business, Finance & Management
Catering, Hospitality & Travel
Computing & IT
Construction & Trades
Creative Arts, Media, Music & Performing Arts
Engineering & Manufacturing
Hair & Beauty
Health, Care & Early Years
Automotive Maintenance & Motorsport Engineering
Sport & Public Services
BTEC entry requirements
Level Typical entry requirements (GCSE)
3 Four GCSEs at grade C or 4 including English & Maths
2 Four GCSEs at grade D or 3 including English & Maths
1 Four GCSEs at grade E or 2 including English & Maths
English and Maths: Young people under the age of 18 must have achieved or be working towards passes (C or 4 grade) in English and Maths. Therefore; will be required to continue with these as part of a study/training programme if not yet achieved.
Local provision
• Wiltshire College (Chippenham, Lackham, Trowbridge)
• Bath College
• Swindon College
• New College (Swindon)
• UTC (Swindon)
College Open EventsCollege Next open day
Wiltshire College(Chippenham)
Wednesday 17th January (5pm-7pm)
Wiltshire College (Trowbridge)
Saturday 18th November (10am-12pm)
Wiltshire College (Lackham) Saturday 25th November (10am-12pm)
Bath College (City Centre campus)
Saturday 18th November (10am-1pm)
Swindon College Saturday 25th November (10am-1pm)
New College Wednesday 24th January (5pm-7pm)
UTC Thursday 16th November (5.30pm-7:30pm)
What are apprenticeships?Main components
- Gaining qualifications in the work place
- A real job with training
- Usually 1 day a week with training provider
eg College/ University
- Anyone over 16 years old
- Take 1-5 years (depending on level/sector)
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What does it involve?• A trainee position whilst working towards a
vocational qualification
• Assessment is competency based
• Numeracy and literacy study if required (many require C/4 grade in GCSE English/Maths)
• Paid salary: currently min. £3.50 per hour
– Average wage is £170 a week
• Employment a minimum of 30 hours a week
• Contract of employment, holiday, sick pay
Levels of apprenticeshipLevels 2 - 7
Traineeships
Preparation for apprenticeship or work
• Shorter course (up to 6 months)
• Work experience
• Work preparation training
• Often includes support with English and/or Maths
There are over 1500 different types of apprenticeships in a range of industries
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Which employers offer apprenticeships?
Local apprenticeship opportunities
A good range available, however, some are rarely found e.g. sport, media
Most common vacancies:• IT• Mechanic/vehicle related• Nursery assistant/childcare• Hairdressing• Business administration• Catering/hospitality/chef• Care/support worker• Customer service• Horse care/groom• Warehousing• Engineering
How to find and apply for apprenticeships
• Government apprenticeship website: www.gov.uk/apply-apprenticeship
• Colleges & other training providers offer some types of apprenticeships and hold vacancy lists
• Rate my apprenticeship: www.ratemyapprenticeship.co.uk/
• Source your own - look on company websites and/or contact employers
• Which University? Higher and degree apprenticeships guide www.university.which.co.uk
No idea? Questions? In need of some guidance?
• Vicky Brenton: [email protected]• Careers guidance appointment (via tutor or Mrs
Young)• Thursday lunchtime drop-in (C3 from 30th Nov)• Careers Office & Library – apprenticeship guides
and college prospectuses• National Careers Service website and helpline -
Tel: 0800 100 900 or Text: 07766 413 219• www.careerpilot.org.uk – Parent Zone
Hardenhuish Careers Fair
• Wednesday 22nd November
• Peter Thompson Hall
• Come along after school (3-4pm)
• Lots of local businesses and employers