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APPRENTICESHIPS PROGRAMME

The Apprenticeship 21 programme is a continual developmental programme for employees and employers. 

Funded by the Department for Economies, Employee’s with contracted hours of 21 hours and above can access level 2-3 Qualifications frameworks in their desired discipline to enhance both their practical and technical skills and understanding in their vocational area. 

Apprenticeships are open to all ages, and present a fantastic opportunity to engage with a training provider 1 day per week, whilst working on site 4 days with your employer to achieve your goals and add value and increased knowledge and skills to working practice 

If your employed, or have a willing employer willing to allow you to develop our skills and technical knowledge then this is the programme for you 

Within the approved DfE delivery frameworks, Impact Training can support you on your continual professional journey. 

Impact Training currently offer apprenticeship Training in the following Disciplines: 

  • Engineering 

  • Joinery 

  • Hairdressing 

  • Childcare 

  • Business Administration 

  • I.T User 

  • Retail 

  • Warehousing & Logistics 

  • Youth Work

  • Barbering

  • The Apprenticeship programme is available to everyone over the age of 16. The Department for Economy in Northern Ireland opened the Apprenticeship framework for new and current employees in October 2023.

    Impact Training offers a range of Vocational Sectors within their Apprenticeship provision, open to all who are employed 21 hours a week or more and not currently employed within the statutory sector.

  • There are no recruitment specifics timeframes within Impact Training current Apprenticeship model, it is currently a continual recruitment process, wherein you can register at any point of the year, and specific, person centred training plans are designed to meet the needs of the framework, your employer and to enhance and advance your skills within your vocational sector.

  • We continue to offer a Hybrid delivery model; however, our primary preference is the face to face delivery model.

    Some vocational sectors have a significant practical element and cannot be delivered remotely.

    We have modern, equipped and safe working space for all of our vocational areas, as well as significant expertise and tutors in the vocational areas, we offer an inclusive and positive learning & Working environment.

  • Class sizes vary within each vocational area and dependant on demand, however, we have a unique person centred approach to all of the work we do, and want to ensure that the learning and development experience for all apprentices enhances and advances their job sustainability and ability to gain further exposure in their vocational fields.

  • The Department for Economy in Northern Ireland funds apprentices, so there is no direct fee, and are only accessible to individuals who are employed as a new team member or existing staff a minimum 21 hours per week.

    Each level is allocated 130 weeks to complete, within this time, Impact Training is committed to supporting the candidates to complete all Associated Vocational and Essential Skills qualifications.

    Should you move employer, we are required to inform the Department of Economy. If you should leave your Employment, we also need to apply to the Department for Economy to freeze your apprenticeship at that time, until alternative apprenticeship provision can be secured.

  • Each level is allocated 130 weeks to complete, within this time, Impact Training is committed to supporting the candidates to complete all Associated Vocational and Essential Skills qualifications.

    Impact Training will have several benchmarks throughout your journey, wherein we assess your progress and develop support plans should they be required.

  • The Apprenticeship programme is available to everyone over the age of 16. The Department for Economy in Northern Ireland opened the Apprenticeship framework for new and current employees in October 2023.

    Impact Training offers a range of Vocational Sectors within their Apprenticeship provision, open to all who are employed 21 hours a week or more and not currently employed within the statutory sector.

FAQ

  • Impact Training are Community focused training provider, who are intrinsically invested in ensuring all of programme participants receive the best possible tutelage and experiences through interactions with our highly skilled and experienced staffing team, we will always push our programme participants to both achieve vocationally linked qualifications but also grow and flourish as an individual and highlight your skills and abilities to actively become the next generation of the workforce in Northern Ireland.

     

    We always aim to put the people at the centre of everything we do, and we strive to continuously improve our services, enhance our offer and grow as we see our participants grow alongside us. We just don’t see Impact as a training programme, is an extension of your family, we care, we motivate and encourage all participants to move beyond what they think they can possibly achieve. For More about Impact training Click Here (Direct to about us page) 

  • Our Essential Skills offer is extensive at Impact Training, we offer Literacy, Numeracy and Information Technology up to including Level 2.

     

    Dependant on the course requirements all participants will be assessed for suitability of level of essential skills and we actively promote progression within the Essential Skills delivery model at Impact Training, our team of highly skilled tutors will always endeavour to support, challenge and develop a range of skills and attributes that will enhance the level of achievement of every participant, for more information on Essential Skills at Impact training Click Here (Direct to Resources page)   

  • Qualifications and work experience are essential components in our provision but there is much more to being a student at Impact Training.  We are committed to raising aspirations in young people and trying to bring the best out of them.  This will include introducing them to experiences outside of the curriculum and equipping them with the skills and values that will help to shape their future. 

      

    Through EVOLVE you will engage in a wide range of World of Work events that will introduce you to greater opportunities in your industry/sector.  It will also allow you to support your community, expand citizenship, develop your physical and mental health, apply your essential skills to real activities, gain new skills, gain additional qualifications to improve wider career prospects and improve your personal development.  All of this will be through events and activities arranged by our staff.  All you have to do is enrol on the events and get involved. 

      

    Broadbase offers short courses in 3 subjects and the chance to specialise in the one that best suits your ambitions.  Our Foundation Programme allows you to gain qualifications in year 1 and progress to higher qualifications in year 2.  We also offer a wide range of enhancements to complement your experiences and to improve your chances of securing employment at the end of the programme.  These include but are not limited to: CSR Cards, First Aid Courses, Food Hygiene, Customer Service Courses, Abrasive Wheels, Photography, Coding, VR Courses, Sign Language, additional Barbering & Hairdressing courses etc.  Through the Employment Academy we can focus your final term on securing employment and Apprenticeship positions so you can move to the next stage of your career. 

      

    At Impact Training there is no ceiling on what you can achieve and if you take ownership of your learning you can achieve much more than you thought possible. 

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