Adult Learners

Fancy a change in career, want to learn a new skill, but still need an income? An apprenticeship course could be perfect for you. Apprenticeships offer on the job training and an income, and with an apprenticeship course only taking between 9 – 18 months to complete, you could be embarking on your dream career sooner that you think. So whether you want to work in Retail, Business Administration, Motor Vehicle or Customer Service, Rocket Training has the right course for you.

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.

For most adult learners the most important thing is what job the qualification could help you pursue, so here is a list of a few of the job opportunities available to qualified apprentices.

Business Administration Apprenticeship Secretary Administration Assistant Clerical Assistant Personal Assistant Office Administrator Administration Clerk	Customer Service Customer Relationship Manager Customer Support Agent Customer Service Executive Officer Customer Service Team Leader Customer Service Manager Customer Service Operator Customer Relations Officer
Motor Vehicle Engineering Trainee motor vehicle mechanic/technician Technician Vehicle body repair tecnicial Motorsport tecnician Automotive instrument repairer	Retail Sales Assistants Customer Service Assistant Stockroom Assistant Visual Merchandiser Craft Experts Style Advisors Department Team Leader or Supervisor Store Manager of small outlet

We have excellent working relationships with around 120 employers across Merseyside and currently have 130 apprentices working towards Level 2 or Level 3 qualifications.

For more detailed information take a look at our eBook that tells you exactly what you need to know!