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We offer Apprenticeships and Work-based NVQs in the following areas:
Access
Agriculture
Animal Studies
Arboriculture
Countryside
Equine Studies
Floral Design
Food and Drink
Health and Safety
Horticulture
Information Technology
Landscape
Mechanisation
Sportsturf
Teacher Training
Veterinary Nursing
Wastes Management
Mike Kidd Equine Training DEQ
Myerscough College has a long tradition of delivering work-based training to the landbased industries and has excellent connections with numerous employers. These range from small to multi-national companies.
What is an Apprenticeship?
A programme of training delivered in the workplace during which the Apprentice receives quality hands-on experience and gains a recognised, national qualification. There are two levels - Apprenticeship and Advanced Apprenticeship.
Who can do an Apprenticeship?
Anyone who is 16-65 years old and not taking part in full-time education. A willingness to gain further knowledge and skills in the workplace is essential.
What qualifications are included?
The Apprenticeship Framework contains certain learning components including: NVQ2 (Apprenticeships) NVQ3 (Advanced Apprenticeships) Key Skills Industrial Qualifications (for example,. NPTC PA1/PA6) Technical Certificate First Aid
How does it work?
Apprentices can start at any time during the year, after attending an interview and undertaking an initial assessment with a member of the Work Based Learning Team. Each Apprentice has a College Work Based Assessor who visits them in the workplace every 4-6 weeks. This is to carry out assessments, provide support to both Apprentice and employer, and to ensure that the welfare/health and safety needs of the Apprentice are being met.
How long does it take?
Each learner works to an individual Learning Plan. In general terms you can expect it to take 18 months per level to complete the full apprenticeship programme.
How much does it cost?
The qualification is fully funded through the Learning and Skills Council. An employer has to pay the Apprentice a realistic wage (minimum of £80 per week). The NMW does not apply to Apprentices until after their 19th birthday.
Are there alternatives to an Apprenticeship?
You can also study for the work-based NVQs listed above, without going through the Apprenticeship framework. However, your employer will not be able to access the funding support available through Apprenticeships (although there may be other sources of support available - please enquire for the latest information).
Find out more!
Please contact Myerscough Training on 01995 642222 or email enquiries@myerscough.ac.uk for further details and for an application form. These are available from the College or from Connexions/schools services around Lancashire.
