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TraineeshipsNI A New Training Pathway
An Employer Guide to Traineeships
Skills
Confidence
EmployabilityIntroduction to Traineeships
in Northern Ireland
“ The Traineeship
Introduction This guide is presented in 4 parts: programme will
provide a
To ensure that employers can avail of the current
and future skills required of their employees, a new
Northern Ireland Vocational Education and Training
01 The Northern Ireland Traineeship
high-quality
(VET) Programme will be introduced in Further
Education Colleges.
The Traineeship programme will provide a high-quality
vocational education and training programme, including
structured work-based learning, to people who are not
yet in employment or not yet working in their chosen
02 Range of Traineeships Available
vocational
occupational area.
Through the new Traineeship programme, employers 03 Alignment to Apprenticeships
education
can access a pipeline of talent and learners and
participants can receive the opportunity to develop and training
programme.”
cutting edge skills and knowledge, enhancing their
employability and future career path. 04 Frequently Asked Questions
This guide provides information for employers on the
Traineeship programme. It provides information on how
employers can access Traineeships; information on the
range of Traineeship opportunities; and alignment of
the new Traineeship system to Apprenticeships.
01 02The Northern Ireland
Traineeship 01 Range of Traineeships
Available 02
Traineeships will Traineeships planned
be introduced from for first introduction
September 2021 in in September 2022
the following areas: include:
Brickwork Media & Communications
Carpentry & Joinery Beauty & Nail Services
Electrical Installation Travel & Tourism
Engineering ICT (Users & Telecoms)
The new Traineeship will be delivered by the A key aspect of the Traineeship programme will Land Based Engineering Science
six regional colleges of Further Education be on skills attainment (including professional and Motor Vehicle (Light) Motorcycle
technical, digital and transversal skills) where delivery
with support for work based learning being Motor Vehicle (Heavy) Commis Chef
and assessment will take pace in an integrated way.
provided by local employers. The programme will also focus on harnessing the use Vehicle Body Repair Bakery
of blended learning (utilising technology enhanced Vehicle Paint Refinishing Fish & Shellfish
learning) to enhance the learning experience and Hairdressing Food Industry Skills
The Traineeship programme will allow individuals to enable learners to gather evidence using the very Horticulture Hospitality Team Member
achieve a full Level 2 qualification and will comprise latest technology. This will also be one of the significant
Agriculture Childcare
the following key elements: strategies in developing digital skills.
Plant Maintenance Health & Social Care
Project Based Learning will be a key element in the Plastering & Dry Wall Lining Leisure & Sport/Active Leisure
A main knowledge-based qualification in learning and assessment strategy through which Plumbing Learning & Wellbeing
the chosen occupational area. trainees will work within teams to undertake complex
Refrigeration Animal Management
and challenging industry related projects.
Retail Barbering
Work Based learning in conjunction with local Floor & Wall Tiling
Vocational skills development. employers, is also a critical element of the learning and Painting & Decorating
assessment. Placement in a suitable work environment
Butchery
makes the learning ‘real’ and supports the development
of work ready skills. Business Administration
Auto Electrics
Transversal and digital skills. All Traineeships will assess learners’ skills, using a
combination of continuous assessment and a synoptic
skills end test.
Work placement.
Lead to a Traineeship Certificate plus
qualifications equivalent to 5 GCSEs
including Maths and English Grades A*-C.
Additional qualifications deemed
necessary for work within a sector e.g.
Health and Safety, CSR, manual handling.
03 04Features of
Traineeships 02 Alignment to
Apprenticeships 03
Traineeship Certificate The qualifications that underpin the Traineeship are between a Level 2 non-employed Traineeship and
aligned to the Apprenticeship Frameworks at Level a Level 2 Apprenticeship. Similarly, on completion
On successful completion of a Traineeship, participants will 2 and therefore allow seamless transition to an of a Traineeship participants can progress to an
receive a full Traineeship Certificate plus other qualifications employed apprenticeship route. If a trainee secures Apprenticeship or further education at Level 3. The
equivalent to five GCSEs at grades A*-C (including English and employment in their chosen field before completion alignment and progression routes between the NI
Mathematics qualifications at Level 2). of their programme, they will be able to migrate Traineeship and Apprenticeships are shown in Figure 1.
Duration
NI Traineeship & Apprenticeship Framework Figure 1.
The Traineeship programme will typically take up to two years
to complete on a full-time basis, with a one year fast-track
option. Entry onto the Traineeship Programme may be enhanced depending on the vocational area but as
a minimum will require at least 4 GCSEs above grade G or equivalent Level 1 qualification(s).
This must include grade F in GCSE English and Mathematics.
Entry Requirements
Applicants will be required to hold a minimum of a Level 1
qualification defined as 4 GCSEs at grades D-G including Level 2 Apprenticeship (5 GCSEs) NI Traineeship (5 GCSEs)
Mathematics and English grades D-F or equivalent. However,
Work Ready Skills Work Ready Skills
there will be a number of occupational areas where this Vocational Vocational Vocational
minimum requirement will be enhanced. Qualification Qualification Qualification
Transversal & Work Based Transversal & Work Based
Employment
3 GCSEs Digital Skills Learning 3 GCSEs Digital Skills Learning 3 GCSEs
Level 3 Apprenticeship (3 GCEs) Level 3 Further Education (3 GCEs)
Employment Employment
Professional Professional
& Technical & Technical
Transversal & Work Based Transversal & Work Based
Qualification Qualification
Digital Skills Learning Digital Skills Learning
2+1 GCEs 3 GCEs
Level 4/5 Higher Level Apprenticeship Level 4/5 Higher Education
Foundation Employment Foundation Employment
Degree or Other Degree or Other
Professional Transversal & Work Based Professional Personal Work Based
& Technical Digital Skills Learning & Technical Development Learning
Qualification Qualification
05 06Frequently Asked
Questions 04 Frequently Asked
Questions 04
How do employers access Belfast Met How do potential trainees access What if I decide that I would like my
Traineeships? Kathryn Stewart a Traineeship? trainee to become an apprentice?
kstewart@belfastmet.ac.uk Traineeships are open to participants of all ages and There is easy transferability between Traineeship and
Employers interested in supporting a trainee 028 9026 5000
through the work-based learning element of backgrounds and are free of charge. Trainees may Apprenticeship Level 2. The qualifications on both
Northern Regional College include school leavers (statutory school leaving age of programmes are aligned so your trainee can transfer to
the Traineeship are invited to contact their 16 years) or older learners. Traineeships are open to ApprenticeshipNI at any stage during their Traineeship.
local further education college’s training unit. Sean McAleese unemployed only.
sean.mcaleese@nrc.ac.uk
Participating employers agree to provide a 028 2566 4266 or 075 5411 8467 Anyone interested in undertaking a Traineeship can What are the rules on health and
minimum of 20% (one day per week) of the make a direct enquiry or application to their local safety relating to placements?
North West Regional College further education college.
programme as work-based learning. The
Annette O’Doherty You should follow the same health & safety rules that
College will work with employers to place your company has in place for all employees. This
trainees and to monitor and track progress on Annette.odoherty@nwrc.ac.uk How long will a placement last? will include, providing them with appropriate Personal
028 7127 6498
all aspects of work based learning. The model of placement will depend on which Protective Equipment (PPE).
South Eastern Regional College programme your trainee is on but as a general rule
Victoria Boyd trainees will have one day placement per week. In some
cases, this may be a more intensive block placement
Do I have to pay a trainee for time
Training Programmes Manager
vboyd@serc.ac.uk with the trainee in the workplace more days per week spent in placement?
078 2652 1798 but over a shorter duration.
No, as a placement provider, you are not expected
Southern Regional College to pay anything to the trainee. (Should you agree to
Can a trainee work extra days? employ a trainee under the Apprenticeship NI scheme
Denise Cornett then as an apprentice they must be paid by the
Training & Apprenticeship Manager If you would like your trainee to spend more time in employer.)
cornettd@src.ac.uk the workplace you have the option to employ them
0300 123 1223 for any additional days including the summer months.
You may wish to consider offering your trainee an
South West College apprenticeship, in which case, he or she will normally be
Sharon Murphy in the workplace for four days per week.
Sharon.Murphy@swc.ac.uk
079 2014 6186
07 08Frequently Asked
Questions 04 Frequently Asked
Questions 04
How do employers develop a Step 2 Step 4 Step 5
new Traineeship?
Collaborative Programme Programme Delivery Outcome: Employment & Progression
There are five main steps involved in
developing a new Traineeship. Based on the
Development Following enrolment, trainees will, in general, complete Following completion of their Traineeship, it is
the majority of their programme with their local college. intended that the majority of trainees will transition
experience of development over the past two During the programme development stage the
design and content of the programme are developed The timing and duration of work based learning in to employment. Some may also wish to continue
years, it is estimated that development of a conjunction with employers will vary depending on immediately with their learning and development
by colleges in consultation with industry partners.
Traineeship will in general take between the Traineeship area. Employers and Colleges will by progressing to an Apprenticeship at Level 3 or
The development timeline is agreed. The design of
6–8 months. the programme includes innovative approaches to work together to ensure that participants successfully alternatively to Further Education. Outcomes which
integrate learning in the workplace as well as off- complete the work-based element of the programme. include completion and progression to employment or
the-job, including use of technology for learning and Colleges will support employers and trainees during further study will be monitored by DfE. This data will
Step 1 assessment. their on-the-job learning via scheduled visits and be supplemented by surveys and other feedback from
practical supports on work-based assessment. employers and trainees.
Employers may wish to avail of training for workplace
Liaison with Industry Partners to coaches and mentors.
Step 3 Are there any insurance requirements
Identify Skills Need
for me to be able to take a trainee on
The first step in creation of a Traineeship is to identify Programme Promotion & Recruitment placement?
a skills need in a particular industry sector. This
skills need is identified in a range of ways. Sector A range of mechanisms are available to employers In order to take a trainee on placement you must
Partnerships representing particular industry sectors and colleges to promote Traineeship opportunities and hold valid Employee and Public Liability Insurance
and employers are to the fore. National and regional enrolments. Access and eligibility information is clearly and provide the College with details and copies of
data and research on current and future skills shortages set out within this guide and via DfE, college websites relevant insurance certificates, schedules or letters of
also contribute. Further Education Colleges play an and other key stakeholders will promote Traineeship confirmation from your insurers.
essential role in engaging with industry to advise on opportunities regionally. Promotion will include specific
what skills development opportunities are already information for particular groups including school
available and on how an innovative Traineeship in a new leavers and parents. There is ongoing liaison with the
area could be designed and delivered. Colleges and the Department for the Communities to support access to
Department for the Economy (DfE) will support and Traineeships for unemployed people. Industry groups
help coordinate Traineeship development, providing and employers will be encouraged to support existing
information on skills needs that have been identified and prospective employees enrolling on Traineeship
regionally, and helping to avoid any unnecessary programmes.
duplication of programme development.
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