Learners 16-18
If you are aged 16-18 then you have some exciting choices to make. At Rocket Training
we can offer you training in either a Foundation Learning course or you may want
to consider an Apprenticeship.
So what is an Apprenticeship?
Apprenticeships
Apprenticeships are a great opportunity to get on-the-job skills, working towards
a recognised qualification and to earn whilst you learn. Whether you want to work
in Retail, Business Administration, Motor Vehicle or Customer Service, Rocket Training
has the right course for you. Completing an apprenticeship can take between 9 –
18 months, depending on the course.
We have excellent working relationships with around 120 employers across Merseyside
and currently have 130 apprentices working towards Level 2 or Level 3 qualifications.
Effective from October 1st 2011:
The national minimum wage (NMW) is a legal right to a minimum hourly rate of pay
covering almost all workers in the UK.
This guide gives you an overview of the NMW - it provides a summary of the key elements
and explains your main responsibilities as an employer.
From 1 October 2011 the following rates apply:
- £6.08 per hour for workers aged 21 years old and over
- £4.98 per hour for workers aged 18 to 20 years old
- £3.68 per hour for workers above school leaving age but under 18 years old
- £2.60 for apprentices under the age of 19 years old or aged 19 years old or over
and in the first year of their apprenticeship
The age threshold for the main rate (the rate for workers aged 21 years old and
over) was reduced from 22 to 21 on 1 October 2011.
Progression Routes:
On completing your Level 2 or 3 apprenticeship there are some exciting choices to
make, you could go onto further education or take up a new job role. Take a look
at some of the career paths you could pursue on completing your apprenticeship.
What is Foundation Learning?
Foundation Learning
Foundation Learning courses at Rocket Training Limited are available to 14-18 year
olds who are working at Entry Level and Level 1. Foundation Learning courses are
a great way to combine vocational courses with traditional courses such as Maths,
ICT and English. These courses allow you to follow personalised programmes that
are tailored to your needs, interests and aspirations. Foundation Learning allows
you to combine the following three areas, which are really important to employers:
- Vocational or subject learning
- Personal, social and employability skills
- Functional skills in Maths, English and ICT
At Rocket Training we have various Foundation Learning qualifications on offer and
our specialist vocational areas include Business Administration, Customer Service,
Retail and Motor Vehicle Engineering.
Progression Routes:
On completing your Foundation Learning Course you could decide to progress onto
an apprenticeship programme or look into employment. Here are some examples of the
types of jobs you could pursue on completing your course.
Business Administration
Employment opportunities are as follows:
- Junior clerk
- Receptionist
- Clerical Assistant
- Admin Support
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Customer Care
Employment opportunities are as follows:
- Hotel work
- Retail work
- Any jobs involving customers internally or externally
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Motor Vehicle Engineering
Employment opportunities are as follows:
Trainee motor vehicle technician in
- Mechanics
- Fast fit
- Body repair
- Auto electrical
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Retail
Employment opportunities are as follows:
- Sales assistant
- Working in shops and large retail stores
- Variety of jobs within a retail environment
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For more detailed information take a look at our eBook that tells you exactly what
you need to know!