Lesson 4: Apprenticeship Program Learning Objectives

Lesson 4
APPRENTICESHIP PROGRAM
Learning Objectives:
After reading this INFORMATION SHEET, you should be able to:
 understand the nature of apprenticeship;

 identify the types of apprenticeship;
 differentiate apprenticeship and internship,
Apprenticeship Program
An apprenticeship is a system for training a new generation of

practitioners of a trade or profession with on-the-job training and often some
accompanying study (classroom work and reading). Apprenticeships can also
enable practitioners to gain a license to practice in a regulated profession. Most
of their training is done while working for an employer who helps the
apprentices learn their trade or profession, in exchange for their continued
labor for an agreed period after they have achieved measurable competencies.
Apprenticeship lengths vary significantly across sectors, professions, roles and
cultures. In some cases people who successfully complete an apprenticeship
can reach professional certification level of competence. In other cases they can
be offered a permanent job at the company that provided the placement.
An apprenticeship is a combination of on-the-job training and classroom

learning that leads to a trade credential – or “ticket”. Once you complete your
apprenticeship and receive your ticket, you are qualified to work in a skilled
trade. You can be an apprentice during high school or after you graduate.
Apprenticeship programs are ways to train for a career while earning money
instead of going into debt. These paid, full-time positions teach skills through a
combination of on-the-job experience and classroom instruction. An
apprenticeship might be right for you if you enjoy hands-on learning and are
interested in a career that has apprenticeships available.
Types of Apprenticeships
Apprenticeships can be divided into two main categories:
 Independent
 Cooperative.
Independent apprenticeships are those organized and managed by

employers, without any involvement from educational institutions. They
happen dissociated from any educational curricula, which means that, usually,
the apprentices are not involved in any educational program at the same time
but, even if they are, there is no relation between the undergoing studies and
the apprenticeship.
Cooperative apprenticeships are those organized and managed in cooperation

between educational institutions and employers. They vary in terms of
governance, some being more employer lead and others more educational
institution lead, but they are always associated with a curriculum and are
designed as a mean for students to put theory in practice and master
knowledge in a way that empowers them with professional autonomy. Their
main characteristics could be summarized into the following:
Institution Institution led Institution led Employer led

and Governance Governance
Employer
shared (long cycle) (short cycle) Governance
Governance
Education
ISCED 6 ISCED 6 ISCED 6 ISCED 5–6
program
Higher Higher
Vocational Vocational Higher
Education, Education, Vocational
Institution- &
Type of Professional Professional Education,
work-
program Higher Higher Professional
integrated
Education, Education, Higher
Higher Higher Education
Education Education
Average length 3–4 years 2–3 years 2–3 years 1 year
Employed for a
Alternating Short Placements minimum of 30
Balance theory & placements from 30 to 40% hours per week,
theory/practice practice from few weeks of the 20% of learning
(50%–50%) to 6 months curriculum hours must be
off-the-job
Institution -& Institution -& Institution -&

Location of
work- work- work- Work-based
learning
integrated integrated integrated
Contract Yes Yes Yes Yes
The difference between an apprenticeship and an internship

The terms 'apprenticeship' and 'internship' are sometimes mistakenly used
interchangeably. To ensure you're applying for the right positions, it's
important to understand the differences between these opportunities.
Apprenticeships are:
 Formal employment programs and as such you'll sign a contract with your
employer.
 Long-term and take between one to four years to complete.
 More suited to those with a clear idea of what sector they'd like to work in
and what career path they'd like to follow.
 Commonly undertaken by school leavers.
 Designed to provide specific work-based training. Apprentices learn by
actually doing the job.
 Away for apprentices to gain formal qualifications
 Paid, as at the very least you'll receive.
 A direct route to employment, with the majority of apprentices guaranteed a
job on completion of their program.
Internships are:
 Informal arrangements as more often than not no employment contracts are

signed.
 Short-term, limited periods lasting between one week and 12 months.
 Geared towards providing an insight to those who may be unsure of what
career direction to take.
 Typically undertaken by students and graduates.
 Work-based learning opportunities, which focus more on supplying interns
with transferrable skills and experience for their CV rather than job-specific
skills or formal qualifications
 Temporary, with no guarantee of employment on completion.
Pros of apprenticeships:
 They’re paid, which means you’ll earn money instead of taking on student
debt.
 They offer hands-on experience in the workplace in addition to classroom
learning; the classroom portion may be online or at a local college or trade
school, and may count for college credit.
 They lead to careers that offer decent pay and room for advancement.
Cons of apprenticeships:
 They can be competitive to enter because there are relatively few available.
 They’re limited to certain fields; although there are efforts to expand the
apprenticeship model to more companies and industries, apprenticeships
remain concentrated in skilled trades such as electric, plumbing and
carpentry.
 Periods of unemployment are common.
How to get an apprenticeship

Apprenticeships vary because they’re sponsored by different employers, unions
and industry associations. But in general, here’s how to find one and apply.
1. Look for opportunities. Search by occupation and location using the Labor
Department’s Apprenticeship Finder, contact your state apprenticeship agency
or use traditional job search engines.
2. Complete any prerequisites, such as a qualifying exam, pre-apprenticeship
course or interview.
3. Wait for an opening. Since many apprenticeships are competitive, there may
be a waiting list.

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After reading this INFORMATION SHEET, you should be able to:

 understand the nature of apprenticeship;

An apprenticeship is a system for training a new generation of

An apprenticeship is a combination of on-the-job training and classroom

Apprenticeships can be divided into two main categories:

Independent apprenticeships are those organized and managed by

Cooperative apprenticeships are those organized and managed in cooperation

Institution Institution led Institution led Employer led

Average length 3–4 years 2–3 years 2–3 years 1 year

Institution -& Institution -& Institution -&

Contract Yes Yes Yes Yes

The difference between an apprenticeship and an internship

 Informal arrangements as more often than not no employment contracts are

How to get an apprenticeship

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