You’d better believe it – you are in demand. The hospitality industry will need 870,000 new employees by 2022, with well-trained apprentices at the top of the wish list. It’s no surprise, then, that the
government has been working with employers to shake up apprenticeship schemes. These new ‘trailblazer’ apprenticeships will gradually replace the existing schemes from next year. But if you jump on board now, you’ll be able to progress into the new system.
Tell me about the existing apprenticeships All apprenticeships equip you with on-the-job work experience combined with thorough training. This arguably puts you a few rungs up the ladder from anyone that is still in full-time education. Nearly all apprentices work at least 30 hours a week and schemes last a minimum of 12 months.
But do I get a real qualification? They all lead to a nationally recognised qualification. There are various entry levels: intermediate (Level 2), advanced (3), higher (4-7) and degree (6-7).
Am I too young? Not if you are aged 16 and over.
How do I apply? Simply register online at
www.gov.uk/apply-apprenticeship. Or apply directly to employers.
Can I afford it? You absolutely can. If you are under 19 and eligible, your programme will be paid for, plus you will receive a national minimum apprenticeship wage.
Who can I work for? Big hitters include Lancaster London hotel and Greene King, both named in the City & Guilds 100 Top Apprenticeship Employers list. Whitbread plans to train 6,000 apprentices by 2020.
What will be different about the new trailblazer apprenticeship next year? The trailblazer apprenticeships have been built by a group of employers to focus on skills the industry needs. They have also been designed to ensure your employer works directly with the training companies and
colleges to ensure fit-for-purpose, structured programmes.
How do career progression routes look? ● Hospitality Team Member apprenticeships (Level 2) > Hospitality Supervisor (Level 3) > Hospitality Manager (Level 4)
● Commis chef (Level 2) > chef de partie (Level 3) > senior culinary chef (Level 4)
● Commis chef (Level 2) > production chef (Level 3) > hospitality manager
How will the new system affect me? Under the new system, the apprenticeship is the qualification. You will prove you meet the standard through an independent end-point assessment. You will need Maths and English at level 2, but you can work towards this during your programme.
Should I wait until the trailblazers start? No. You can start your apprenticeship under the current system now and progress into the new system.
What the experts says about... trailblazers Adele Oxberry, managing director at Umbrella Training, says:
“The new apprenticeship gets you from novice to expert. It is so much simpler because the apprenticeship is at the heart.”
Traineeships Checklist
A traineeship is an unwaged education and training programme with on-the-job practical work experience that makes you ‘work-ready’. It gives young people the skills and experience that employers are looking for and can lead to a job or an apprenticeship.
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● Consider a traineeship if you are aged 16-24 and are finding it difficult to get into work because you have insufficient qualifications or work experience.
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