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Q: Can you cater for students with special needs?
A: Yes, please make us aware of your needs before the courses commences.
We have wheel chair access, hearing loop system and can provide a scribe for people with dyslexia.
Q: When will I have to pay for the course?
A: All of our courses must be paid for prior to the course start date.
Q: How can I pay for my course?
A: We accept cheques, and cash
Q: Is there any financial assistance available to help fund training?
A: Yes, for information on financial assistance to support your learning, please visit www.direct.gov.uk/adultlearning or contact 0800 100 900.
Q: What accommodation is available?
A: There are many hotels in the area. Please contact us for a list
Q: What time does the course start and end?
A: Generally courses begin at 9 o’clock and finish at 4pm. However please check your joining instructions carefully.
Q: Is lunch provided?
A: Yes, lunch and refreshments are provided throughout the day
Q: What is Train to Gain
A: Under the Train to Gain service, NLT Training Services is able to offer NVQ Level 2 training at no cost for eligible candidates to help employers and employees gain from training. To meet the funding criteria your employees need to be over 19 and do not currently hold a Level 2 qualification (this could either be five GCSEs at Grades A-C or equivalent or a vocational qualification), then we can offer full Level 2 training at no cost.
Q: What is an NVQ?
A: NVQs are work-related qualifications that demonstrate competence in a particular field of work to national occupational standards. NVQs show that the employee has the skills and knowledge needed to do the specified job effectively.
Q: What are the benefits of NVQs for employers?
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- Relevant to business and are work-related.
- Up to date with best practice.
- Ensures that staff are working to national standards and training needs are identified.
- Creates a positive and motivated workforce leading to lower staff turnover and absence.
- Greater productivity, performance and competitiveness.
- Staff gain a clear understanding of their responsibilities.
- Raised standards of performance delivery to customers.
Q: What are the benefits of NVQs for employees?
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- Recognition of existing skills.
- Evidence that you can do your job to a nationally recognised standard.
- Gain confidence in your chosen area.
- Learning by 'doing’ rather than sitting exams or tests.
- Mainly work-based so you can fit it into your work routine.
- Flexible: completed at a time and pace to suit within agreed limits.
NVQs are qualifications to be valued. All the key aspects of the job are covered in NVQs including current best practice, adaptability to meet future requirements and the knowledge and understanding that underpin competent performance.
Your NVQ trained staff will go on to share skills with new recruits adding even more value to the NVQ. The system is flexible, therefore NVQs are suitable for those who already have skills which they would like to develop and have recognised as well as those who are starting at the beginning.
Q: What are the restrictions on funding?
A: Under the Train to Gain service, NLT Training Services is able to offer NVQ Level 2 training at no cost for eligible candidates to help employers and employees gain from training. To meet the funding criteria your employees need to be over 19 and do not currently hold Level 2 qualification (this could either be five GCSEs at Grades A-C or equivalent or a vocational qualification), then we can offer full Level 2 training at no cost.
Q: What qualifications are available?
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- Business Administration
- Basic Skills (This is an add on if required with any of the above)
Q: Am I eligable for an Apprenticeship
A: There are no set entry requirements for Apprenticeships. You just need to be living in England and not taking part in full-time education.
Q: What types of Apprenticeships are available?
A: NLT Offer Apprenticeships in Electrical Engineering, Mechanaical Engineering and Welding and Fabrication, Business Administration, Accounting, Customer Service, ICT for Users, ICT for Practitionersm Performing Manufacturing Operations
However, all Apprenticeships include the following elements:
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An appropriate National Vocational Qualification (NVQ) at either Level 2 or Level 3;
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Key Skills qualifications, e.g. working in teams, problem-solving, communication and using new technology;
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A technical certificate such as a BTEC or City & Guilds (relevant to your Apprenticeships);
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Other qualifications or requirements as specified by the particular occupation.
Q: How long does my Apprenticeship take?
A: There is no set time to complete an Apprenticeship as they vary widely in content so the length of time taken will depend on the ability of the apprentice and the employer's requirements.
An Apprenticeship will usually take anything from 12 to 36 months. Some might take less, but some Apprenticeships, like Engineering for example, can take up to four or five years.
Q: How do Apprenticeships work?
A: Apprenticeships are a mixture of on and off the job training, on the job you will work with a mentor learning skills on site. Off the job, you will spend time with NLT working towards an National Vocational Qualification (NVQ) at Level 2 or 3.
You will gain key transferable skills - like working in teams, problem-solving, communication and using new technology as well as studying (in most cases) for a technical certificate, which will give you further knowledge and understanding of your job.
The amount of time you'll spend studying varies; it can be anything from 100 to 1,000 hours over the course of your Apprenticeship, depending on your chosen profession.
Q: Do I get paid?
A: As an apprentice you must be paid at least £80 per week as this is a condition for employers offering Apprenticeships. You may well be paid more than this and the amount will depend upon the sector you work in, your age and where you are in the Apprenticeship.
Q:What sort of person is accepted on an Apprenticeship?
A: All sorts of people, from all walks of life, are working towards or have successfully completed an Apprenticeship, in order for success an element of commitment is required and expected on your part.
Apprenticeships can be demanding, but rewarding. You need to work out what Apprenticeship will suit you best, something as simple as do you want to work indoors or outdoors could be enough to help you compile a shortlist of Apprenticeships that could work for you.
Being an apprentice has enabled many people to achieve their career goals.
Q: What Qualifications will I get at the end of my Apprenticeship?
A: You'll get a package of qualifications when you complete your Apprenticeship:
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a National Vocational Qualification (NVQ) at Level 2 or 3;
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a technical certificate such as a BTEC National Diploma or a City & Guilds Progression Award; and
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Key Skills qualifications e.g. working in teams, problem-solving, communication and using new technology.
Q: How does my NVQ compare to other qualifications?
A: There are five levels of NVQ:
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Level 1 = equivalent to five GCSEs at grades D-G
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Level 2 = equivalent to five GCSEs at grades A-C
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Level 3 = equivalent to two A levels/one vocational A level
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Level 4/5 = equivalent to HNC, HND and degree level
Q: How do I get started on an Apprenticeship?
A: Get in contact with NLT today and we will guide you through the entire process.
