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Further and higher education, skills and vocational training

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University and college qualifications. Apprenticeships, traineeships and internships. Funding for further education providers.

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Why study an apprenticeship? The biggest draw for many is the fact you earn while you learn, but you also experience what full-time employment is like and receive a qualification at the same time!

But don't just take our word for it. Alex and Conor, who are both apprentices at Airbus Group, share their experiences first hand with us.
W hen did you start your apprenticeship? What are your daily activities?
We began in September 2014 and we are now progressing through the second year of our apprenticeship, currently located at the Airbus Broughton Site.

Alex: My current placement within the business is in A350 Lineside Quality. My daily activities in this department include carrying out technical investigations in order to discover the root cause of a certain issue or non-conformance. The idea is to gather as much information as possible by analysing engineering documentation and conducting physical inspections on the defected areas.

Although this can sometimes be challenging, the rewarding feeling when an issue has been resolved makes it worthwhile. As part of my BEng Degree I am currently managing a work based project in which I am looking at possible redesigns of tooling with an aim to reduce the number of defects per wingset. I am also responsible for analysing inspection data; areas with a high concentration of defects can then be targeted for improvement. The type of tasks you can expect in Quality Lineside is varied, especially due to the unique characteristics/ material properties of the A350 Wing.
What is the best thing about your apprenticeship?
Conor: The department I am currently situated in is Non-Destructive Testing (NDT). My daily activities include assisting engineers to analyse the internal properties of the aircraft components when defects are found or created. Advances in composite technology now allow us to carry out this type of work on carbon fibre components such as on the A350XWB.

Alex: Working with industry experts in a field that I am passionate about and knowing that I will be constantly challenged throughout my apprenticeship. The engagement activities, such as Outward Bound, was a personal highlight of mine last year as we got to meet and work with apprentices from Germany and France. Being in an office that overlooks the runway is good too!
How has your apprenticeship prepared you for your future career?
Conor: It's great knowing that I am gaining the qualifications I would've achieved at university but without the worries of debts, whilst also earning a comfortable salary within a well-established business as well as working alongside world-class engineers. Our recent visit to the Filton site was also an eye-opener as it showed us the scale that Airbus operates on, and gave us an insight into projects currently being developed for future aviation technology!

Our apprenticeship has given us the qualifications we need to take on the diverse and demanding job roles that are available here at Airbus, and the experience we have gained along the way from industry experts is invaluable!
What would be your advice to anyone thinking about an apprenticeship?
The practical skills and hands-on experience we have learnt is something that we wouldn't have been able to gain in university alone, and the experience in the field is second to none when compared with sitting in a lecture theatre. We believe that this will allow us to make successful careers for ourselves in Airbus and the aerospace industry.

Apply! There aren't many opportunities where you get paid to study; usually it's the other way around. In terms of advice, if you are interested in applying to the Engineering Undergraduate Apprenticeship, we recommend doing as much engineering related work experience as possible as this will give you an idea to whether or not you enjoy working in a factory environment; not to mention strengthening your application.

It is one thing saying that you are passionate about aerospace engineering, but showing it is a different thing altogether. Try to get involved in any clubs that are STEM related in school, or if you are in college, set one up yourself and manage it for the lower school. Teamwork is a big deal at Airbus; try to get involved in as many team activities as possible.
For more information and to apply please visit www.jobs.airbusgroup.com.
Y ou can still apply for an Apprenticeship at Airbus Group starting in September 2016, there are opportunities in Business, Finance, Supply Chain and Engineering. Hurry, applications will close on 31 March 2016!

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Why study an apprenticeship? The biggest draw for many is the fact you earn while you learn, but you also experience what full-time employment is like and receive a qualification at the same time! But don't just take our word for it.

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Bath College is the largest provider of apprenticeships in Bath. Whether you are looking for a job that enables you to carry on learning, or are already in employment and want to gain further qualifications, an Apprenticeship could be the option for you.

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Creative Industries - Apprenticeships Sector in the Spotlight

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A new film has been launched by the National Apprenticeship Service to encourage more young people to take up an Apprenticeship in the creative sector. The film features four young people working in different creative industries who share their stories about how an Apprenticeship set them on their way to a future career in the creative sector.

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Many young people don't know about the massive range of Apprenticeships that are available. Here we've decided to show you a glimpse of the future - the Construction industry is at the heart of change, providing the skills to shape our new landscapes. If you've ever wondered how you get started in this industry or are just curious about apprenticeships in this area, have a look at this film for a little insight.

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Many young people don't know about the massive range of Apprenticeships that are available. Here we've decided to show you a glimpse of the future - the Construction industry is at the heart of change, providing the skills to shape our new landscapes.