What are the entry requirements?
The Apprenticeship is open to all young people aged 16 and over who can demonstrate that they have the aptitude and potential to achieve the relevant S/NVQ in a technical discipline and meet the demands of the programme of further education. As a general indication, candidates for the Advanced Apprenticeship will have or be expected to attain by the start of their training at least 4 GCSEs or Standard Grades, including Maths, Science, English and one other. For the Apprenticeship there are no minimum entry requirements.
The programme allows equal access to all applicants.
What Skills and Qualifications will I gain?
The training will be specific to the route you choose to follow, they are all made up from four key parts:
S/NVQ Level 2 or 3 in Process Engineering Maintenance, Process Operations, Process Manufacture or Laboratory Operations. These are vocational awards that are achieved through training and on-the-job assessment.
Key (England) or Core Skills (Scotland). These are a range of essential skills valued by employers. Learning providers will ensure these skills are incorporated into your programme.
A planned programme of Further Education. In England Technical certificates ser specified within the programme that will assess vocational knowledge and understanding. They are delivered through a taught programme of off-the-job training unlike NVQs which are delivered on-the-job.
Employment rights and responsibilities covers items such as how employment law affects you, the health and safety procedures you will need to follow within your job and how your employer is structured.
What jobs will I be able to do once I have qualified?
This Apprenticeship supports careers in many areas within the Chemicals Manufacturing and Petroleum industries. Most of these are on production sites where manufacturing operations are carried out by process operators supported by technicians who maintain the site and laboratory technicians who monitor the quality of the products made and undertake research on product development.
What are the progression opportunities?
Progression to Higher National level and in some cases onto to degree level is actively encouraged by the industry to ensure the workforce remains competitive in a world market. Typical jobs graduates of the scheme may progress to are: Production and Maintenance Supervisors, Shift Team Leaders, Engineers, Planners and Trainers. Achievement of a S/NVQ at Levels 4 & 5 may well be a requirement for these positions.
What do I do next?
The Chemicals Manufacturing Apprenticeship is delivered by colleges, training providers and employers using a framework provided by Cogent. We can not help you find a placement but suggest you try the following:
contact your local Learning and Skills Council office in England or the Education and Learning Wales (ELWa) office in Wales or the careers advisor in Scotland who may be able to provide you with a list of organizations who deliver the Apprenticeship in your area. For contact details go to www.lsc.gov.uk or www.modernapprenticeships.com for Scotland.
Check your local newspapers for Apprenticeship advertisements.
Contact your local college who may be able to advise/help you
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