Young Apprenticeship

Young Apprenticeships & College Courses Pathways 1 & 2

There may be an opportunity for some students to study a vocational course at Hull College or at other training providers. Places are limited in number and competition for them is therefore fierce. Places are offered only after individual discussions between students and staff.

The courses likely to be offered for 2011 are:-

  • Performing Engineering Operations
  • Motor Vehicle
  • Hair Dressing
  • Hospitality & Catering
  • Construction

For more details on these courses you must attend all tutor time and assembly every Wednesday as information provided by Hull college on the Big Learning Day will be updated regularly.

Engineering

This is an exciting opportunity to study towards a level 2 qualification through real work experience and study at college. This qualification runs alongside your normal school studies.

While studying at college you will learn the basic skills and knowledge prior to entering the workplace, where you will gain hands on experience within a real work environment. The placement is for a period of approximately 50 days throughout the two year period of your course.

You will be learning about all aspects of mechanical engineering. [This programme does not involve working on cars].

Is it for you?

Before considering to apply for the Young Apprenticeship Programme you must

  • Have excellent school attendance.
  • Have an interest in the engineering industry.
  • Have the full support of your parents/carers and school.
  • Predicted GCSE Grades C or above.
  • Sit an initial selection test.
  • Attend a formal skills test day.
  • Attend a formal interview session.
  • Be enthusiastic and want to learn.
  • Be punctual and prepared for your lessons.

What will you get out of this course?

  • NVQ Level 2 in Performing Engineering Operations (equivalent to 5GCSE at A*-C)
  • Health & Safety L2 Certificate (equivalent to 2GCSE at A*-C)
  • Enhanced knowledge of the engineering industry and the wide career opportunities available
  • Employability or Further Education opportunities at Hull College

Students who follow an Engineering Young Apprenticeship have the opportunity to develop a range of enterprise skills such as:

  • Team Work
  • Risk
  • Effective communication
  • Creativity & innovation
  • ‘Can-do’ attitude
  • Initiative
  • Organising & planning
  • Problem solving
  • Product & service design

Motor Vehicle

This is an exciting opportunity to study towards a level 2 qualification through real work experience and study at college. This qualification runs alongside your normal school studies.

While studying at college you will learn the basic skills and knowledge prior to entering the workplace, where you will gain hands on experience within a real work environment. The placement is for a period of approximately 50 days throughout the two year period of your course.

You will be learning about all aspects of motor vehicle repair and maintenance.

Is it for you?

Before considering to apply for the Young Apprenticeship Programme you must

  • Have excellent school attendance.
  • Have an interest in the motor industry.
  • Have the full support of your parents/carers and school.
  • Sit an initial selection test.
  • Attend a formal skills test day.
  • Attend a formal interview session.
  • Be enthusiastic and want to learn.
  • Be punctual and prepared for your lessons.

What will I get out of the course?

  • IMI Level 2 Technical Certificate in repair & servicing of road vehicles (equivalent to 5GCSE at A*-C)
  • Enhanced knowledge of the motor vehicle industry
  • Employability or Further Education opportunities at Hull College

Students following a Young Apprenticeship in Motor Vehicle have the opportunity to develop enterprise skills such as:

  • Team Work
  • Risk
  • Effective communication
  • Creativity & innovation
  • ‘Can-do’ attitude
  • Initiative
  • Organising & planning
  • Problem solving
  • Leadership

Construction

This is an exciting opportunity to study towards a level 2 qualification through real work experience and study at college. This qualification runs alongside your normal school studies.

While studying at college you will learn the basic skills and knowledge prior to entering the workplace where you will gain hands on experience within a real work environment. The placement is for a period of approximately 50 days throughout the two year period of your course.

You will learn about job roles and responsibilities within the construction industry, health & safety, and have practical experience across 3 trades.

Is it for you?

Before considering to apply for the Young Apprenticeship Programme you must

  • Have excellent school attendance.
  • Have an interest in the construction industry.
  • Have the full support of your parents/ carers and school.
  • Sit an initial selection test.
  • Attend a formal skills taster day.
  • Attend a formal interview session.
  • Be enthusiastic and want to learn.
  • Be punctual and prepared for your lessons.

What will I get out of the course?

  • BTEC 1st Diploma in Construction [equivalent to 4GCSE at A*-C]
  • CV with academic and vocational skills attached.
  • Employability or Further Education opportunities at Hull College and within the industry

Students who follow a BTEC Construction course have the opportunity to develop enterprise skills such as:

  • Team Work
  • Effective communication
  • Creativity & innovation
  • ‘Can-do’ attitude
  • Initiative
  • Organising & planning
  • Problem solving
  • Product & service design

Hair Dressing

The Young Apprenticeship programme combines classroom and workshop experience with an extended work placement element to complement the qualification.

This programme is designed to enable students to acquire the basic knowledge and techniques of Hairdressing and have ‘hands-on’ work experience.

Students will attend college one day a week and attend their placement one day a week. Over the two years the students will complete 50 days in the hairdressing sector.

We believe that it is very important to ensure that any course is the correct one for a particular student group, in

  • academic level;
  • balance between academic and practical content;
  • and the methods of assessment, to suit the students’ learning styles.

Each applicant is therefore required to complete an application form. Students will also be interviewed, to assess their commitment and interest in the vocational area (Hair).

Following this, students will have the opportunity to enrol on full time and part-time post-16 courses, for example, an NVQ level 1 or 2 in Hairdressing or Beauty Therapy. Students can also progress on to a vocational programme in another area or employment.

Students can progress into further education at college, 6th Form or employment.

Students following a Young Apprenticeship in Hair will have the opportunity to develop enterprise skills such as:

  • Effective communication
  • Creativity & innovation
  • ‘Can-do’ attitude
  • Initiative
  • Organising & planning
  • Problem solving

Hospitality & Catering

This is an exciting opportunity to study towards a level 2 qualification through real work experience and study at college. This qualification runs along side your normal school studies.

While studying at college you will learn the basic skills and knowledge prior to entering the workplace where you will gain hands on experience within a real work environment. The placement is for a period of approximately 50 days throughout the two years of your course and could consist of kitchen and front of house skills.

All uniforms are provided by the college.

Before considering to apply for the Young Apprenticeship Programme you must

  • Have excellent school attendance.
  • Have an interest in the Hospitality industry.
  • Have the full support of your parents/ carers and school.
  • Sit an initial selection test.
  • Attend a formal skills test day.
  • Attend a formal interview session.
  • Be enthusiastic and want to learn.
  • Be punctual and prepared for your lessons.
  • Respect your uniforms.

What will you get out of the course?

  • Level 2 Qualification in Food preparation Multi-skill (equivalent to 5GCSE at A*-C)
  • Foundation Certificate in Hygiene.
  • Foundation Certificate Health and Safety.
  • CV with academic and vocational skills attached.
  • Employability or Further Education opportunities at Hull College.

If you are interested in Young Apprenticeship speak to Mr Abbotts at Andrew Marvell.

Students following a Young Apprenticeship in Hospitality and Catering have the opportunity to develop a rasnge of enterprise skills such as.

  • Team Work
  • Risk
  • Negotiating & Influencing
  • Effective communication
  • Creativity & innovation
  • ‘Can-do’ attitude
  • Initiative
  • Organising & planning
  • Problem solving
  • Leadership
  • Product & service design