CVP Group embodies the philosophy of lifelong learning both within the organisation and externally with our learners. We can help you achieve your goals through.
We support you develop your skills through our apprenticeship pathways. Want to know more about what an apprenticeship is? Check out our FAQ. There are a wide range of apprenticeships across a variety of sectors ranging from level 2 to level 7. Apprenticeships require a broader skill base than a standalone qualification and require you to have excellent knowledge of the sector you work in as well as maths, English and sometimes I.T. skills.
You use your training on an apprenticeship to improve practical application and knowledge on the job which are then recognised nationally by employers.
We offer a range of short courses to help people upskills to perform better in their job through to helping you get started in setting up your own business. For those looking for more of a challenge we offer an accredited programme that are aligned to nationally recognised certificates. This are accredited by our awarding bodies and recognised by schools and universities.
Not sure if you can afford it? Why not get in touch as we have a number of ways of paying for our programmes including full funded courses at ZERO cost to you, flexible monthly payments or even pay for it in one lump sum.
Anyone in England aged 16 years old and above, whether employed, unemployed or leaving school. There is no upper age limit. There are no formal qualifications needed to do an apprenticeship however some employers may ask for GCSEs (A-C) in English, Maths and Science.
Apprenticeships are work-based training programmes that are designed to help employers train people for specific job roles. At the same time, apprentices get a paying job with valuable training while they work towards a nationally recognised apprenticeship standard or framework.
As a current employee your current wage will not be affected by enrolling onto the apprenticeships program.
During your apprenticeship programme you will working towards a nationally recognised apprenticeship standard or framework. This is accredited by relevant industry regulatory bodies and will help further you in your chosen career. Depending on the type of programme you enrol onto you may also have the chance to work towards QCF accredited diplomas and qualifications in Maths and English.
The duration of an apprenticeship depends on the course being followed and the ability of the individual apprentice. An apprenticeship can take between one and four years to complete depending on the level of apprenticeship, the apprentice’s ability and the industry sector. As a guide, a Level 2 & Level 3 apprenticeship usually takes around 12 months and Level 4+ apprenticeships around 24 months.
The apprenticeship is a work-based qualification, which means that all of the training and assessment for the apprenticeship will be completed on-site. You will need to build an apprenticeship portfolio of evidence. Your regional trainer will observe you in the workplace and guide you on which pieces of work-based evidence are suitable for your portfolio.
Across the length of an apprenticeship you will be contacted by a regional trainer every three to five weeks and attend a number of workshops offsite.
You will have a meeting with your training and manager to determine whether you are ready for you End Point Assessment (EPA). The EPA is completed to assess the knowledge, skills and behaviours that you have learnt throughout the apprenticeship. You will practice parts of the EPA assessment throughout the apprenticeship and you will only take the final assessment when you feel ready. The content of the EPA will vary, depending on the course you are completing.
There are three levels of Apprenticeship;
In order to complete the apprenticeship you will be required to pass functional skills in maths and English however some qualification that will exempt you from the maths and English part of the apprenticeship providing you can show a copy of the original certificate.
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