Apprenticeships
As an apprentice you can get a recognised qualification, valuable work experience, wages, opportunities to progress your career, paid holidays, flexible working and a pension scheme.
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The Oldham Council Apprenticeship
Who is it for?
- Over 16 years old
- Ideally people living within the borough of Oldham
- Individuals who are not in full time education
- Individuals who do not hold a Level 4 or higher qualification (ineligible for apprenticeship funding)
What kind of apprenticehips are available?
We offer apprenticeships at NVQ level 2 and NVQ level 3 (if appropriate) in many areas:
- Business Administration
- Catering
- Countryside Management
- Customer Services
- Health and Social Care
- Horticulture
- IT User
- Sports Development
- Teaching Assistant
- Waste Management
- Youth Work
Some apprentices will be recruited on a temporary basis, clarification of which posts are permanent or temporary will be outlined in the advertisement.
What is an NVQ?
National Vocational Qualifications (NVQs) are work-related, competence based qualifications that reflect the skills and knowledge needed to do a job effectively.
They represent national standards recognised by employers throughout the country.
They are organised into a classification which is based on the competence levels required.
NVQs are based on national occupational standards, which describe what competent people in a particular occupation are expected to be able to do.
This includes current best practice, the ability to adapt to future requirements and the knowledge and understanding which underpins competent performance.
Candidate commitment
Successful apprentices are informed at interview that they are required to complete qualifications suitable for their role. This may include NVQ 2 or 3 qualifications alongside in-house training. Usually an NVQ can be completed within a 10 month time frame; however the team recognises that everyone has different learning styles and it may be that some levels are completed quicker than others. A benefit of the NVQ, is that you can learn and complete elements at your own pace. However you must be committed to completing your NVQ within 12 months.
Manager commitment
Certain commitment is also required from management in the form of time; to do the modules and meet with the assessor. Depending on the post and the duties required of that post holder; it may sometimes be necessary to allow the apprentices to conduct additional tasks to complete their portfolio e.g. take minutes for a meeting.
Apprentice protocol
Oldham Council appreciates that for potential apprentices this placement would be their first real job after leaving school or college. We would like to make you aware of some expectations we have of employees should you be successful in obtaining a placement.
Please do:
- Ask for support/assistance if needed
- Ask if you don’t understand a task or job required of you
- Ask for any additional IT or other training
- Be aware that there are formal procedures for sickness absence monitoring and unacceptable repeated absences
- Report in to your line manager if you are running late or are unable to attend work due to sickness by 9.30 am
- Be aware that emails and internet use are monitored (misuse will be noted and made available to your manager)
Please don't:
- Use your personal mobile during core working hours
- Use the office phone to make personal calls, unless you have your line manager’s permission
- Use the internet facility for accessing sites not relating to work
- Misuse the clocking system - doors are also monitored
Our promise to you
As an Oldham Council apprentice, we promise to support and mentor you from start to finish. We will do our best to provide you with a first class experience to help you to become a success.
Training providers
For further information about apprenticeships please see: