What you will do in your working day
The apprentice will undertake various duties including:
* Assisting with the manufacturing of a wide range of signage - Sign fitting
* Installation on site
* Both external & internal signage The position will involve working within the factory as well as out on site upon occasion for signage installations
The training you will be getting
Upon successful completion of the apprenticeship, the qualification obtained will be a Level 3 Signage Apprenticeship Standard. The apprentice will be given sufficient time to undertake their "off-the-job" requirement of the apprenticeship during their working hours. Throughout your time as an apprentice, you will be supported by both your employer and BPIF Training to achieve the knowledge, skills and behaviours of the apprenticeship through a structured training plan. You will be assigned a training coordinator who will work with you throughout your apprenticeship to ensure that you have the best training and support available. Most training and studying will be a combination of regular site-based visits at the employer's premises and remote delivery. Candidates without the required level of maths and English will be required to complete Functional Skills alongside the apprenticeship.
What to expect at the end of your apprenticeship
The successful candidate will be given the opportunity of full-time employment upon completion of the apprenticeship if a position is available and all competency criteria has been met. This would lead onto the possibility to specialise into a specific area of sign/label manufacturing/installation.