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Apprenticeships at the London Borough of Bexley

If you want to learn how to do a job, gain skills and qualifications and get paid at the same time, then a work-based learning apprenticeship is the choice for you.

Currently Bexley are working with apprenticeships in the following vocational areas:

  • Business Administration
  • Information and Communication Technology
  • Customer Services
  • Teaching and Learning Support
  • Engineering
  • Building Control 
  • Horticulture 
  • Youth Work
  • Marketing
  • Accountancy (Autumn 2012)

Applicants combine their on-the-job learning with College attendance and assessor visits in the work place. All apprentices work towards NVQ level 2 qualifications.

Level 2 apprentices are employed by an ATA (Apprenticeship Training Agency); they receive a weekly allowance of £100 per week. Learners are on the scheme for 12 months.

Apprenticeships in the construction industry, electrical or plumbing vocational areas are not available with the London Borough of Bexley.

Please visit Apprenticeships for further information about apprenticeships.

16-18 year olds may be interested in joining a pre-apprenticeship programme. This Government led programme will equip young people with the skills and development needed to secure a good start in their working career. For more information please see the student flyer on the right of this page or email lucy.smethurst@bexley.gov.uk
The National Apprenticeship Service (NAS) will provide funding to support the qualification as part of the work-based learning framework. Nationally there are over 70 widely used apprenticeship frameworks. The National Apprenticeship Service (NAS) offer a matching people to jobs on-line vacancy service. For further details visit Apprenticeships or to register select the link above, right.

Who can apply?

At present local training providers are able to deliver apprenticeship frameworks for 16-24 year olds.

If you are 25+ and can find a local training provider who is able to offer you apprenticeship training, please contact us about applying for any of these vacancies. Graduates are not eligible for funded apprenticeship training.

Priority will be given to Bexley residents.

Please check back regularly for any new vacancies.

To apply please download an application form available above right (if you have access to Microsoft Word then you are able to complete on your own pc and email in to: hradmin@bexley.gov.uk.  Alternatively download the pdf version, complete and return it to the address given on the application form.)  On-line applications can be completed via Jobs and careers.

Apprenticeship Opportunities with External Organisations

Civil Service Fast Track Apprenticeships

The Civil Service has launched a new Apprenticeship programme for 18- to 21- year-olds. Apprentices can now complete a Higher Apprenticeship in Business and Professional Administration throughout a number of Government Departments at locations across the country.

The 100 roles have been advertised on Apprenticeship vacancies and are restricted to 18- to 21-year-olds as this age group is currently under represented within the Civil Service Workforce. 

Creative Careers Bootcamp

For further information please contact  Ali Darian on 0800 840 3210 or email alid@prevista.co.uk

Digital Media Student Apprentice Programme

For all further information, please contact: katie.everard@uk.mpg.com

Kwik-Fit Apprenticeship Vacancies

For all further information, please contact: Alan.Stevens@kwik-fit.com

Please see details on the right-hand side of this page under Related Media for the above vacancies.

Bexley are working with a pre-apprenticeship programme if you feel you might like additional brief support before applying for an apprenticeship.  The support offered on the pre-apprenticeship programme can include: interview practice, how to become work ready, giving yourself the best chance of getting shortlisted, more detailed understandings of apprenticeships and the qualification framework, basic customer service training etc.  If you would like to know more about the pre-apprenticeship scheme click on the link to the right of this page.