Young Apprentices - Elite Training Systems

The YOUNG APPRENTICESHIP PROGRAMME

Brief Description of Courses:

The Young Apprenticeship Programme is part of the family of post 16 Apprenticeships. The qualification awarded in each vocational area is rigorously monitored by the Sector Skills Councils.

ETS offer the YAP in Construction

The YAP is a combination of theoretical and practical learning in a specific vocational area. It gives students the opportunity of real life workplace experience and putting theory into practice. The YAP, is over two days per week. Initially students will be in the training centre until they pass the Health and Safety Award level 2 during their first term prior to going out into the workplace. The other three days, Mon., Tues. and Thurs. will be spent in their home institution taking other Core curriculum G.C.S.E. subjects: English, Maths, Science and IT.

The YAP qualification is a level 2 award and equivalent to 4 GCSE’s at grades A-C: In addition to this, there is a Health and Safety level 2 Award which is equivalent to a ¼ grade B at GCSE.

Work Experience and Work-based Learning

One of the distinctive characteristics of the Young Apprenticeship Programme is the opportunity to undertake extensive work experience. It is expected that work experience or work-based learning should be of a high standard.

This should amount to:

· 50 full days off-site work experience placement spread over the course of the 2 years of study

· consistent supervision and guidance by suitably trained and qualified employees in the appropriate field of study

· assurance that the quality of the placement will be suitable in terms of appropriate health and safety, child protection and insurance cover

What do young people gain from learning in the workplace?

· Prepares young people with the skills that they will genuinely need in their future careers;

· Develops skills and knowledge relevant to their vocational studies;

· Shadow and observe other employees, gain hands-on work experience;

· Gather evidence of their growing competence by building up a portfolio of work;

· Learn about health and safety in the workplace;

· Understand what makes a good employee;

· Develop social skills, personal organisation and team-work.

Mentor Support

Students are supported on programme by a mentor recruited by their home institution. It is part of the mentor’s role to visit students on course and support their progress. Mentors ensure that students are aware of their responsibilities in participating in offsite provision and liaise with school, parents, tutors and the local authority if there are any concerns.

Schools/Colleges continue to have overall responsibility for registered pupils participating in the programme.

YOUNG APPRENTICESHIP IN CONSTRUCTION

Overview:

The YAP in Construction will be based at Elite Training Services in Wakefield . The course consists of 2 days per week .There is a compulsory element of 50 days of extended work experience which will begin in the second term after students have passed their Health and Safety awards at Level 2 and gained their CSCS card.

Prior to the course starting, Young Apprentices participate in an Induction process – one day for seven weeks. This includes Team Building Offsite conduct and Offsite expectations, Independent Travel , Personal Safety, Health and Safety, Basic Skills analysis, Interview Techniques and Occupational Matching.

Most suitable for:

This course is most suitable for students who are:

· Capable of achieving 5 good GCSE’s – Grades A* to C including English and Maths

· Average attendance in Year 9

· Focused on a specific vocational area, in this case - Construction

· Enthusiastic and committed to the course and be able to have the confidence to work alongside adults in the workplace

· Parents/carers support

Qualification gained:

EDEXCEL Level 2 BTEC Diploma in Construction QRN 500/7240/7

60 credits at level 2 with a further optional 10 credits available

CIEH Health & Safety in the Workplace QRN 100/5914/3

(1/4 GCSE at B)

Grading:

Pass

Merit

Distinction, Distinction*

Main Areas of Understanding:

Three Mandatory Units :

· Structure of the Construction Industry

· Exploring Health, Safety and Welfare in Construction

· Sustainability in the Construction Industry

Plus Optional Units

· Use of Science and Mathematics in Construction; Painting and Decorating; Joinery; Trowel; Brickwork; Carpentry; Plastering; Roofing; Electrical; Wall and Floor tiling; Plumbing; Bricklaying.

Assessment:

Aural Examination;
Coursework. Portfolio of Evidence;
E-assessment;
Multiple Choice Examination;
Practical Examination; Task-based controlled assessment;
Practical Demonstration / Assignment; Written Examination.

Allows progression to:

· Apprenticeships;

· Level 3 BTEC qualifications in Construction ;

· Specific GCEs and Applied GCEs;

· Qualifications in other vocational areas.

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