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Apprenticeships and Advanced Apprenticeships
Apprenticeships are growing in popularity as employers see the benefits of employing young enthusiastic employees who are studying towards nationally recognised qualifications. You employ a 16-24 year old who commits to a 12 to 24 month programme with training and support funded by the government. The apprentice does not have to work full time. An apprentice could be recruited from an external pool of candidates or it could be an opportunity for existing staff to develop and enhance their skills and knowledge.

At Dutton Fisher we have tailored our extensive knowledge of the Housing sector to enable us to deliver innovative Apprenticeship and Advanced Apprenticeship programmes and our clients include Twin Valley Homes, Leeds Federated Housing and Places For People. Delivery of these programmes is designed entirely to suit your needs including blended learning solutions which include on-line e-learning.

Apprenticeship funding is available for all age groups, with 16-18 year olds fully funded and part funding available for 19+ year olds.

An apprenticeship consists of a number of qualifications which make up an apprenticeship framework. Read more

Chartered Institute of Housing Certificate

CIH Certificates in Housing and Housing Maintenance (Technical Certificates).
The knowledge and understanding elements of the apprenticeship is strengthened through the use of the CIH Housing certificates.

NVQ

NVQs are made up of units of competence which detail what the apprentice must do in order to be deemed competent. The apprentice will also have to provide evidence that they have the knowledge and understanding to be able to perform their job.

Key Skills

Apprentices who reside in England and NI will have to put together a portfolio and sit an external test in both Communications and Application of Number unless they already have a grade A-C in English or Maths GSCE.

Employment Rights and Responsibilities (ERR)

The apprentice is asked to complete an Employment Rights and Responsibilities booklet.

Achievement, Progression and Certification

An apprentice will receive a certificate for the achievement of the individual components of the framework, e.g., NVQ, key skills and the CIH award. Level 2 Apprentices could progress to the Advanced Apprenticeship. Advanced Apprentices should be able to progress to one of the following options: a Foundation Degree in Housing, NVQ Level 4 in Housing, CIH Level 4 qualifications in Housing.