Apprenticeships
Apprenticeships with London Skills for Growth help provide the first steps into your chosen career.
Apprenticeships are a nationally recognised programme that enables you to earn while you learn, they allow you to study for a qualification whilst gaining on the job experience and can even result in an offer of permanent employment once the apprenticeship has finished. We have been delivering high quality Apprenticeships in London and the South East for over 30 years.
As an apprentice you’ll:
- Work alongside experienced staff
- Gain job-specific skills and knowledge
- Gain an understanding of the behaviours needed in the workplace
- Earn a wage and get holiday pay
- Receive 20% off the job hours for your apprenticeship – which includes blended delivery of face to face or on line delivery from LSFG team of industry and vocationally experienced staff
You can apply for an apprenticeship while you’re still at school. To start one, you’ll need to be:
- 16 or over by the end of the summer holidays
- Living in England
- Not in full-time education
Considering about taking up an Apprenticeship with us? Well here are our top five reasons why we beleive an Apprenticeship could be the right choice for you:
Gain experience
- Employers look for experience as well as qualifications. An Apprenticeship will allow you to gain valuable experience within a specific industry, which looks great on your CV.
Earn while you learn
- As an Apprentice you will earn a wage as you work towards your qualification. This is a real advantage and will help you avoid building up a big student debt.
Gain an industry-relevant qualification
- During your Apprenticeship, you will be working towards an industry-recognised qualification. Not only is this essential for career success, but it shows employers that you have the drive and determination needed to study and work.
Improve your prospects
- Once you complete your Apprenticeship there will be a range of options open to you. You may opt for an Advanced Apprenticeship or go to University. Or if you fancy being your own boss, the real-life skills and knowledge you have gained could help you to set up your own business.
Broaden your skills and networks
- Employers value communication, teamwork and IT skills. As an Apprentice, you will have the opportunity to develop all of these and gain a real understanding of how a particular business works. Additionally, you will expand your network and make those all-important contacts in your chosen industry.
All apprenticeships comply with accredited Standards which are set to meet Industry and Employer requirements.
Standards include a set of Skills, Knowledge and Behaviours that have to be demonstrated in order to complete the Apprenticeship.
All Apprenticeship Standards include an End Point Assessment which is carried out by an Awarding Body End Point Assessment Assessor, who is independent of London Skills for Growth and the apprentice’s employer.
In addition to the End Point Assessment the following must be achieved in order to gain entrance to Gateway (which allows End Point Assessment to be triggered)
Functional Skills
All apprenticeships include a requirement to complete English and Maths Functional Skills Qualifications at Level 1 or 2 if an equivalent level is not held. Our expert advisors can advise you about these qualifications and whether you would be required to complete them.
Work experience
Apprenticeships have a minimum length of programme, but we will discuss with you any extension to this minimum which may be required. During your Apprenticeship you have to be employed by an employer which ensures that you will cover the requirements of your Programme. You will receive training with your employer as part of your employment and you will be developing the knowledge, skills and behaviours you need to successfully achieve your Apprenticeship.
Off the job training
There is a mandatory requirement for you to have 20% of your time at work allocated for training. This has to be recorded and can be covered with a mix of training at work and attendance at off the job learning related to your apprenticeship. This is usually is completed through a mixed approach of face to face and online training.
| Apprenticeship Standard | Early Years Educator | Level 2 | |
| Apprenticeship Standard | Early Years Practitioner | Level 3 | |
| Apprenticeship Standard | Business Administrator | Level 3 | |
| Apprenticeship Standard | Customer Services Practitioner | Level 2 | |
| Apprenticeship Standard | Customer Service Specialist | Level 3 | |
| Apprenticeship Standard | Team Leader/Supervisor | Level 3 | |
| Apprenticeship Standard | Hairdressing Professional | Level 2 | |
| Apprenticeship Standard | Digital Marketer | Level 3 | |
| Apprenticeship Standard | Teaching Assistant | Level 3 | |
| Apprenticeship Standard | HR Support | Level 3 | |
| Apprenticeship Standard | Financial Services Customer Advisor | Level 2 | |
| Commercial Course | Current | Assessing Competence in the Work Environment | Level 3 |
| Commercial Course | Current | Assessing Vocational Achievement | Level 3 |
*London Skills for Growth have a mix of learners on frameworks with all new starts on standards.
We are highly experienced in placing Apprentices with the right employers, getting people into work or upskilling those already in work.
We will help you find your perfect placement, develop your application and interview techniques and support you to make the best of every opportunity. We offer apprenticeships in the following areas:
Apprenticeships offer
Progression Routes for Business and Administration
Business and Administration learners can progress to become office managers, team leaders, office supervisors, legal or medical secretaries, or executive assistants. They can also progress onto the assessor Award TAQA.
Progression Routes for Childcare and Development
Childcare learners can progress in their sector to become Early Years Practitioners, Child minders, Sure Start workers, Special Educational
Needs Assistants, Child care Centre managers, Preschool advisors; or progress into nursing, teaching, or take the TAQA award to become an assessor, Internal Quality Assurer.
Progression Routes for Customer Service
Customer Service learners work to provide excellent customer service which can be applied to hundreds of job roles across many different sectors. Most customer service apprentices work in retail, financial services, call centres, hospitality, or sport and recreation. They could progress to become a customer relationship manager/co-ordinator/team leader in a wealth of different sectors.
Progression Routes for Hairdressing
Hairdressing learners can progress to become a junior stylist, and, if they continue to complete their Level 3 they could advance to become a senior stylist. There is also potential within salon management, the creative industry, plus the opportunity to take the TAQA qualification to become an assessor, or advance onto teaching.
Progression Routes for Supporting Teaching and Learning in Schools
This apprenticeship trains you to provide support in the classroom. Learning support staff work with teachers, carry out duties like lesson preparation, and work with small groups or individuals.
