APPRENTICESHIP / PLACEMENT

Our Programmes are a highly valued entry route into the industry.

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What is an Apprenticeship?

An apprenticeship is a job with training and is for anyone aged 16 and over. During an apprenticeship, you’ll work with experienced staff and gain qualifications by doing practical and academic learning. Alandale will give you tasks to perform, and a training provider will equip you with the theoretical skills to perform those tasks.

As an apprentice, you’ll earn while you learn, so you can gain an industry-specific qualification without needing a student loan. You’ll be employed full-time (usually between 30-40 hours per week), which includes time spent with your training provider. As an Apprentice you receive a wage and, depending on individual circumstances, may be entitled to some benefits, too.

What types of apprenticeships

are there?

The different levels of apprenticeships mean that you can enter at a level that’s right for you and progress in your career. The types of apprenticeship are:

Intermediate level 2 - Equivalent of 5 GCSE passes at grades 9-4 (A*-C)
Advanced level 3 - Equivalent of 2 A-level passes, a Level 3 Diploma
Higher levels 4, 5, 6 and 7 - Equivalent to a Foundation Degree and above
Degree levels 6 and 7 - Equivalent to a Bachelor’s or Master’s degree

Each apprenticeship will have different entry requirements and advertised vacancies will state what these are. At Alandale we will also take into consideration your previous work experience and your enthusiasm for the role.

Alandale Placement Programme

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What is Placement?

Unlike our apprenticeship programme, there is no formal training or accreditation attached to our placement programme. The work placements are short opportunities (usually no longer than 6 weeks) allowing individuals to observe the work of our company and gain some basic experience/understanding of a role and our workplace.

What are the benefits of

a work placement?

Enhance your CV: A great way to develop skills and experience that will help you in future employment.

Develop and apply new skills: Your opportunity to develop the personal and professional skills you’ll need in your future career.

Experiment: The opportunity to try out different types of jobs, helping you to decide which one is right for you.

The chance of a permanent job: Having already gained some work experience with Alandale, this may also be an opportunity to secure a permanent job.

“Thank you all for welcoming me into the team and taking the time to help me! I have had an amazing time and the work you do is so valuable. I wish you all the best"

Simon Jeffery

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