Business Administration Apprenticeships FAQs:
Q: What kind of business administration apprenticeships are available? A: There are a variety of business administration apprenticeships available, including customer service, business administration, and team leading.
Q: What are the benefits of doing a business administration apprenticeship? A: Business administration apprenticeships offer a combination of on-the-job training and classroom learning, which provides a unique opportunity to gain hands-on experience while earning a salary. Additionally, apprenticeships can lead to nationally recognized qualifications and can provide a clear pathway for career progression.
Q: What qualifications do I need to start a business administration apprenticeship? A: The qualifications required for a business administration apprenticeship will vary depending on the specific apprenticeship you are interested in. However, most business administration apprenticeships will require you to have a minimum of GCSEs in English and maths or Functional Skills Level 2.
Leadership and Management Apprenticeships FAQs:
Q: What kind of leadership and management apprenticeships are available in the England? A: There are a variety of leadership and management apprenticeships available, including team leader, operations manager, Chartered Manager and senior leader.
Q: What are the benefits of doing a leadership and management apprenticeship? A: Leadership and management apprenticeships offer a combination of on-the-job training and classroom learning, which provides a unique opportunity to gain hands-on experience while earning a salary. Additionally, apprenticeships can lead to nationally recognized qualifications and can provide a clear pathway for career progression.
Q: What qualifications do I need to start a leadership and management apprenticeship? A: The qualifications required for a leadership and management apprenticeship will vary depending on the specific apprenticeship you are interested in. However, most leadership and management apprenticeships will require you to have a minimum of GCSEs in English and maths or Functional Skills Level 2.
Project Management Apprenticeships FAQs:
Q: What kind of project management apprenticeships are available in the UK? A: There are a variety of project management apprenticeships available in the UK, including project manager, project coordinator, and project analyst.
Q: What are the benefits of doing a project management apprenticeship? A: Project management apprenticeships offer a combination of on-the-job training and classroom learning, which provides a unique opportunity to gain hands-on experience while earning a salary. Additionally, apprenticeships can lead to nationally recognized qualifications and can provide a clear pathway for career progression.
Q: What qualifications do I need to start a project management apprenticeship? A: The qualifications required for a project management apprenticeship will vary depending on the specific apprenticeship you are interested in. However, most project management apprenticeships will require you to have a minimum of GCSEs in English and maths Functional Skills Level 2, as well as some current ot prior experience in project management or a related field
Q: How can I find out more about apprenticeships? A:The apprenticeship team run a monthly apprenticeship surgery.
These are informal virtual information sessions that will give you the opportunity to look at what is on offer and to be able to get more tailored advice to your needs. Bookings can be made via the link below from a Mersey Care computer/laptop, if there are problems using the link copy and paste into Google Chrome http://sharepoint.merseycare.nhs.uk/sites/workforce/od/ldprospectus/SitePages/Course.aspx section 5/apprenticeship surgery
Skills for Health is a very useful website.
Standards - HASO (skillsforhealth.org.uk)
Q:Are there any entry requirements for apprenticeship programmes? A: Yes, each apprenticeship standard has its own entry requirements. At a minimum you need to be working in a relevant job role to meet the learning outcomes of the apprenticeship.
Your employment contract must be of sufficient length to allow you to complete the apprenticeship. If you are on a fixed term contract you may not be eligible.
Ideally you should be working 30 hours or more each week – if you are part-time we can discuss this with you.
If the apprenticeship is Level 4 or above, you need to have English and Maths at Level 2 this means GCSE A – C or 4-9. ‘O’ Level C or above or Functional Skills Level 2, Adult Literacy level 2, Adult Numeracy level 2. If you are unsure if your qualifications are suitable the apprenticeship team can check certificates for you.
Q:Why do I need to do maths and English? A:The Institute for Apprenticeships and Technical Education require the apprentice to achieve approved math's and English qualification if not already achieved. Proof of achievement is required to gain exemption and to progress to End Point Assessment.
Q:I have lost my certificates, is there anything I can do? A:You can apply for copies of old certificates if your exams were taken in or after 2001. Contact the apprenticeship team if this applies to you.
Q:I already hold a degree, why do I still need to do maths and English? A:Please see the trust apprenticeship policy.
Policies and procedures :: YourSpace Mersey Care HR49 Apprenticeship Policy
Q:I need to take my Maths and or English qualification, how do I do this? A:The trust can support you with this. Visit Section 5 of the Learning and Development Prospectus for details of the course and instructions on how to apply.
Learning and Development Prospectus - Course (merseycare.nhs.uk)
Only applications that have managers approval are processed. When you complete the CPD (Continuing Professional Development) form your manager will be sent an email with a link that will take them to the CPD form to approve your application. Once it has been approved your details are sent to the training provider who will then contact you directly to arrange enrolment and start date.
Q:What qualifications do I need to join the Trainee Nursing Associate Apprenticeship?
A:You will need:
A level 3 qualification which holds 32 UCAS points or
A Level 3 Healthcare qualification e.g. NVQ
Level 2 or equivalent English
Level 2 or equivalent Maths
Some experience of caring
Q:How do I apply for English & Maths courses? A:Please use the link to access the CPD form Functional Skills :: YourSpace Mersey Care or alternatively visit the Learning and Development Prospectus on SharePoint Learning and Development Prospectus - Course (merseycare.nhs.uk)
Q:I applied for functional skills a while ago and have not heard anything. A:Only applications that have managers approval are processed. When you complete the CPD (Continuing Professional Development) form your manager will be sent an email with a link that will take them to the CPD form to approve your application. Once it has been approved your details are sent to the training provider who will then contact you directly to arrange enrolment and start date.
Q:My manager has approved my functional skills application but I haven’t heard anything.
A:The training provider contacts all applicants once there is a place available, this can take several weeks.
Q:What days are functional skills classes? A:There are several sessions running throughout the week virtually and there is also a face-to-face-class. The training provider will discuss class days and times during enrolment.
Q:How do I get a Level 3 qualification in Healthcare? A:Staff are offered the opportunity to undertake an apprenticeship route in order to gain the Level 3 Diploma in Healthcare Support. This is a fully funded course and you would remain in your job role with same terms and conditions.
You would need to be released from work for study one day a week so the first thing you would need to do is ensure your manager is able to support you at this time.
We have attached the link to the apprenticeship standard, you will see there are 6 options within it and your job role will determine which is the best route for you – you can let us know.2023.09.25-ST0217-L3-Senior-Healthcare-Support-Worker-Standard.pdf (skillsforhealth.org.uk)
