APPRENTICES

[gazdkw82]

I was put on an apprenticeship framework through my works. I already had level 2 so I did 18 months of the level 3 framework and the AM2s.

Even though I was on the apprenticeship framework and most of the students on my course where apprentices, I was not classed as one.

There is an agreement of pay between the colleges and employer to pay apprentices. Not sure on the exact workings, but I'm sure the employer pays the college and the college pay a set rate to the apprentice.

I was directly.employed by my employer and placed on a framework. I think I would class myself at that time, as a trainee. Not an apprentice.

 

[Pete999]

I was put on an apprenticeship framework through my works. I already had level 2 so I did 18 months of the level 3 framework and the AM2s.

Even though I was on the apprenticeship framework and most of the students on my course where apprentices, I was not classed as one.

There is an agreement of pay between the colleges and employer to pay apprentices. Not sure on the exact workings, but I'm sure the employer pays the college and the college pay a set rate to the apprentice.

I was directly.employed by my employer and placed on a framework. I think I would class myself at that time, as a trainee. Not an apprentice.

Thanks for info Gaz

 

[Zerax]

My "let loose" was a bit tongue in cheek, what I meant was when will the two types of learners be deemed competent enough to allow them to work alone, for themselves etc, because that seems to be the aim of many a person undertaking work either as a Trainee or an Apprentice.

I think you're trying to find an answer that doesn't exist. Firstly, everyone is different... and I know that in the modern world we're all supposed to be homogenous... but we all know we're not.

So you could get two people with identical quals & experience, but one you trust to get on with stuff and the other not.

Secondly, who is it that is 'deeming' anyone to be 'competent' ? Is it the colleges who pass or fail candidates ? Is it merely a time-based issue ? Is it you ? I dunno...

 

[Pete999]

I think you're trying to find an answer that doesn't exist. Firstly, everyone is different... and I know that in the modern world we're all supposed to be homogenous... but we all know we're not.

So you could get two people with identical quals & experience, but one you trust to get on with stuff and the other not.

Secondly, who is it that is 'deeming' anyone to be 'competent' ? Is it the colleges who pass or fail candidates ? Is it merely a time-based issue ? Is it you ? I dunno...

No, neither do I.