Apprenticeship FAQ

What are FSC Apprenticeships?

The Apprenticeships provided by Future Strategies Consulting Ltd (FSC) are fantastic opportunities for anyone who is 16 years old or over and interested in gaining qualifications while they work. FSC’s Apprenticeships combine the opportunity to gain qualifications while enhancing skills and knowledge in the workplace, making them ideal for learners who are starting out in their career, or for anyone already in employment and wanting to take the next steps in their personal development to support their career progression.

What are the Apprenticeship routes available?

FSC offers learners 2 routes into an Apprenticeship.

• For learners who are aged between 16-24 years old FSC’s Academy Centres offer unique opportunities to gain qualifications and work experience.
• For learners aged 16 years old and currently in employment FSC’s Work Based Apprenticeships are a fantastic way to gain recognised qualifications in your profession.

What skills are needed for an Apprenticeship?

The entry requirements for learners wanting to start an Apprenticeship are flexible. Apprenticeships are about learning practical skills and experience and not about academic ability.

In general anyone wanting to start an apprenticeship should be:

• Enthusiastic.
• Committed.
• Keen to learn new skills.
• Able to work as part as a team.
• Able to work on your own initiative.
• Aware of the commitment needed and the amount of work that will be required.
• Keen to gain qualifications in your employment sector.

To study towards a Work-based Apprenticeship you must be:

• 16 years or older.
• Living in England.
• Employed status.
• Not in full time education, or hold a degree level qualification.

How long does it take?

All of FSC’s Apprenticeship programmes are designed to offer learners the most appropriate levels of support to help them progress through their qualification. Our Apprenticeship programmes are generally achieved within 12 months for an Apprenticeship, and 18 months for an Advanced Apprenticeship.

Our specialist Assessors and Trainers will help you to identify whether any previous qualifications, learning or training can be used to support your Apprenticeship and reduce the length of time it takes you to complete your full award.

What are the benefits?

FSC’s Apprenticeship programmes provide learners with a wealth of benefits which include:

• An ideal opportunity to improve your prospects and gain entry into a growth sector, such as Health and Social Care, Business Administration, Customer Service and Retail.
• Gain recognition in your career – all of FSC’s Apprenticeships are designed around vocational skills and national occupational standards specific to your chosen profession.
• The opportunity to gain practical skills and knowledge by learning from expert Assessors who have a thorough understanding of the aspects of your chosen profession.
• Delivery of the programme in supportive environments by specialist Assessors and Trainers who are skilled at removing the barriers you may have with traditional educational routes.
• The achievement of three nationally recognised qualifications (NVQ, Technical Certificate, and Key Skills).
• A focus on increasing your confidence in your ability to learn and develop, which will support you with future promotions or if you decide to go onto higher education at college or university.
• FSC’s Apprenticeships allow learners to share experiences, improve communication and develop team work.

What Apprenticeship Programmes do FSC offer?

• Business Administration
• Customer Service
• Health and Social Care
• Retail

What Apprenticeship Levels are available?

FSC can offer two levels of Apprenticeships:

Apprenticeship – by studying for an Apprenticeship, you can achieve a work-based learning NVQ at Level 2, Key Skills at Level 1 and a Technical Certificate. Apprenticeship qualifications are equivalent to five good GCSE passes, and provide you with the skills needed for your chosen career and allow entry onto an Advanced Apprenticeship.

Advanced Apprenticeship – by studying for an Advanced Apprenticeship, you can achieve a work-based learning NVQ at Level 3, Key Skills at Level 2, and a Technical Certificate. Advanced Apprenticeship qualifications are equivalent to two A-Level passes, and provide you with the skills needed for your chosen career and support progression into higher education.

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