Apprenticeships

Apprenticeships are an ideal opportunity for both employee and learner to develop skills relevant to their industry and organisation whilst earning money and gaining nationally recognised qualifications.  The Chamber has a dedicated team of advisers who help both businesses and individuals to take part in a range of work based learning activities.

Benefits from Work Based Learning

Benefits of work based learning to the employer:

Introducing Work Based Learning schemes to your organisation ensures you create a highly developed workforce with practical skills and experience relevant to your business.  No matter how large or small your organisation, Work Based Learning Apprenticeships and NVQs give you the chance to develop the skilled staff you need for your business.  At the end of the scheme you gain motivated and committed staff who are trained in the skills for your business tomorrow.  We also assist young people who are looking for apprentice placements and can therefore help employers who have vacancies, thus saving both time and the expense of advertising.  For more information on Employers Perspective click on the link.

Benefits of work based learning to the learner:

A learner's perspective:  Work Based Learning is a real opportunity to earn money while achieving nationally recognised qualifications plus hands-on work experience which will be valued by an employer.  Whether you are already employed and wish to learn within your existing organisation or looking for placement opportunities, the Chamber can help you. 

 Apprenticeship Programme provides funded training.  The Chamber offers apprenticeship programmes in Business Administration, Customer Service, Retail Operations, Distribution and Warehousing and ICT.  We also assist young people who are looking for apprentice placements.

National Vocational Qualifications (NVQs) provide the perfect opportunity to develop your skills and gain a nationally recognised qualification regardless of your age or career level, which you can take with you from job to job.  NVQs give you practical, hands-on experience combined with industry knowledge and skills.  The Chamber offer NVQs in Business Administration, Customer Service, Retail Operations, ICT, Distribution and Warehousing and Team Leading at levels two and three.  Find out how NVQs can broaden your horizons. 

Whether you are an employer looking to develop your staff and gain new skills, or an individual wishing to participate in Work Based Learning, we can help you.  Contact our team of advisers for further information.