Training and Apprenticeships

Learn and earn at the same time! With a Training for Success for Apprenticeship programme you can study with us and work at the same time.

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Training for Success courses prepare you for work and give you valuable high quality work experience plus the qualifications, skills and confidence that employers are looking for. These courses are a great way to take your first step on the career ladder.

Apprenticeships are an opportunity to earn while you learn. you will be employed and will also attend College to get the qualifications you need to develop your career.

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Levels

Apprenticeships are available at different levels, ranging from Level 2 up to level 5.

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Structure

Every apprenticeship follows a set framework. It is minimum of 21 hours per week which includes a day in college. It combines a vocational qualification with on the job training as well as essential skills in Maths English and ICT.

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Benefits to Students

Doing an apprenticeship is a great way for any young person to succeed in a chosen field. It allows you to gain a qualification while getting the experience needed to secure employment.

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Benefits to Employers

According to research from the Department for Business, Innovation and Skills, 96 per cent of employers who take on an apprentice believe that their business has benefitted.

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Support

Every apprentice who studies at South Eastern Regional College will receive an extremely high level of support.

Tutors will be on hand to offer any support needed during class time and you will be assigned a training support officer who will deal with any other issues which may arise while studying at SERC.

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Jobs

SERC engages with hundreds of local employers to provide job opportunities for young people.

We are working with some of Northern Irelands most prestigious business’ and trying to secure jobs in a wide range of vocational areas.

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An Apprenticeship is a work based learning programme funded by the Department for the Economy (DfE), it is designed for 16-24 year olds, contracted to work a minimum of 21 hours per week. You will get paid by your employer and the training is free.

Reasons to study an Apprenticeship course:

  • High quality professional and technical training.

  • High quality lecturing staff.

  • The latest technology to train on in College.

  • A Training Support Officer who will assist you both in the workplace and in the College.

  • Essential Skills such as Literacy, Numeracy and ICT.

  • The opportunity to progress form Level 2 to Level 3 and beyond.

Training for Success is designed for young people aged 16 - 18 (up to 24 years for those requiring additional support) and provides the training you need to get a job.  You will spend time in the classroom and in work placements in order to develop your skills.  You can access EMA on these courses and they are free.

 Reasons to study A Training for Success course:

  • High quality processional and technical training.

  • High qualified lecturing staff.

  • The latest technology to train on in College.

  • A Training Support Officer who will assist you both in the workplace and in the College.                                                   

  • Guidance and advice on career options.

  • Hands on projects where you can carry out work for voluntary and community based organisations.

  • Essential Skills such as Literacy, Numeracy, ICT and Employability.

  • Opportunity to progress to further levels of training.

Mix vital on the job training and classroom learning with a Higher Level Apprenticeship (HLA) at SERC. HLAs provide you with the skills you need for your chosen career and also lead to nationally recognised qualifications.

As an apprentice you earn while you learn and receive other benefits too. Higher Apprenticeships are a great alternative to university – many offer training up to degree level, a salary and the opportunity to start moving your career forward – all without paying hefty tuition fees or running up student debts!

Choosing a HLA will give you an alternative route to high skills roles in exciting organisations, nationally recognised qualifications, work experience where you get paid and transferable skills which help you progress to high skilled careers in the professions

To undertake a HLA you much be over 18 years old and hold a Level 3 qualification such as A levels, BTEC or OCR, NVQ Level 3 or an Advanced Apprenticeship. You may also need to have gained up to five GCSEs grade A* to C including English and Maths and you need to show you have the ability to complete the programme which takes between 1 – 3 years. Higher Level Apprenticeships are ideal if you are already in employment and are looking to upskill, however if you do not have an employer SERC can work with you to match you to a suitable company.

Reasons to Study a HLA:

  • 85% of HLAs stay in employment upon completion of qualification.

  • ⅓ receive a promotion.

  • Qualified Apprentices are 15% more employable.

  • Apprentices can earn £150,000* more in their lifetime.

*Source: UCAS

To gain entry to the Level 2 or 3 Apprenticeship programme, you must have an employer. The responsibility for securing an employer lies with you. This can be a daunting task for anyone, and so below is some advice on how to secure employment before attending College in September.

Once you have decided upon your course of study, you should seek an employer as early as possible, certainly before September. You must also complete an on-line application on the college website for your chosen course and send it in to the College. Please contact our Training Support Team to discuss your options.

Contact as many potential employers as possible by telephone, e-mail or in writing, making sure that you explain clearly why you are contacting them.

Employing an Apprentice can bring with it may benefits, as well as incentive payments, taking on an apprentice can help your business harness fresh young talent!

To get involved with the ApprenticeshipNI programme you can employ an apprentice or you can invest in a current employee by putting them through the programme.

  • Recognised training and qualification for your staff.

  • Can help all types of businesses harness fresh new talent.

  • Can help equip your workforce with the practical skills that your organisation needs now and in the future.

  • Students will learn from highly qualified lecturing staff.

  • The latest technology for your staff to train on in College.

  • An incentive payment is available for complete the Apprenticeship programme.