Stuck on what to do

[assegayer]

Hey guys, basically this is my situation,

I currently work as an electricians mate for a contractor, very nice bloke. I have finished my Level 2 2365 this year and going on to level 3 next year. Its just i thought why not do it as an apprenticeship so I can say i have done an apprenticeship. However i asked the bloke and being honest he said i may not have the work for the whole year.

Would the contractor get like a grant or something for taking me on?
So do they do like one year or two year apprenticeships?
Also do you get like a different qualification if you do an apprenticeship?

I have learnt most things off them in the commercial area as they do office refurbishments and massive houses. have all my tools etc

Just dunno what to do?

i could always continue as a mate and just do one day a week at college like this year but who would be flexible with me like that as the guy im with now is flexible.

thanks in advance for any advice

P.S. I am 17 going on to 18

 

[Richard Burns]

Apprenticeships are a very structured way to progress learning and education in your chosen field, it does require very specific conditions to complete an apprenticeship and it is possible your contractor would not want to involve himself in this level of contract.
There should be funding available This document gives details of the funding rules from the skills funding agency, however I am not too aware of the specifics so I probably should not go too far here.

If you can get an apprenticeship this should give you a good step forward but completing the 2365 and NVQ3 will provide a similar level of experience.

I hope that someone more au fait with the current scheme may be able to provide more advice.

 

[Paper T]

I'm in the exact same boat as you although I'm now unemployed and looking for a sparkys mate position! Where did you find the contractor you work for mate? I'm having no luck at all!