Engineering apprenticeships

An apprenticeship is a carefully structured training programme designed to provide the apprentice with the skills and experience they need for a career in their chosen industry.

It combines practical, on-the-job experience with off-job learning and results in an internationally recognised National Certificate.

• Apprentices gain the skills and experience required for an industry career while being paid to work full time
• Apprenticeship programmes are paced to suit the individual
• Apprentices receive training and experience on the job, as well being trained as off the job
• Apprentices typically attend a mix of block courses and day release training with regular study required at an evening class or by correspondence
• An apprenticeship is based on a range of unit standards that specify what an apprentice must achieve to gain their National Certificate
• An apprenticeship typically takes three to four years to finish with one or more unit standard levels completed each year
• Apprenticeship training is not limited by age and most apprenticeship programmes recognise current competencies and previous learning, so your existing employees may be suitable for an apprenticeship.
  

Dedicated Competenz Account Managers with experience in your industry and based in your region will support you through every stage.

Apprenticeship support

Competenz provides practical support for both employers and apprentices over the duration of an apprenticeship programme.

Depending on the type of apprenticeship and your regional location the apprentice will receive regular visits, support and coaching from the following people

• Workplace assessors
• Roving assessors
• Competenz account managers
• Modern apprenticeship coordinators
• Training provider personnel