Distinctive Group

Are you 19 or over and unemployed? 

work Skills Can Help.

The Work Skill Program is a Fully Funded short course and is designed to help you gain the skills and qualifications that will help you back into employment. 

You will gain: 

A nationally recognised BTEC Qualification

The Knowledge, understanding and skills you need to enter employment such as: 

How to look for a job

How to apply for a job

CV Writing skills

Preparing for an interview

Interview skills

Your employment rights

The confidence to succeed 

To find out where there is a Work Skills Programme in your area please contact: 

What is an Apprenticeship?

Apprenticeships are a great starting point for getting your future

career on the right track. They are dynamic qualifications that

combine training and work experience.

If you like the idea of earning a real wage while obtaining skills

and qualifications then apprenticeship is definitely what you are

looking for. As an apprentice you will be employed by a local

employer who will support and guide you in your role. Distinctive

Training will provide the necessary training and support to

complete your chosen apprenticeship qualification.

Is an apprenticeship right for you?

Apprenticeships are open to anyone aged over 16, living in England

or Wales and not in full time education. The level of qualification

you will work towards depends on any previous qualifications you

have gained and your past work experience.

To become an apprentice you will need to show that you

are committed and determined to succeed and are aware of

your responsibilities as an employee. You will also need to be

comfortable working in a team as well as independently. If you

are determined to do well in the world of work and serious about

starting a career with prospects then an apprenticeship is right for

you.

How will an apprenticeship benefit you?

Apprenticeships give you the chance to work and train

at the same time, meaning you benefit from gaining

qualifications and experience whilst getting paid

An apprenticeship entitled you to develop skills directly

relevant to your chosen carer

Apprenticeships are government funded , so you won’t get

into debt

Apprenticeships strike a balance between work and study –

so its not all homework!!!

The role of an apprentice is flexible as the qualification is

not just about gaining practical skills

An apprenticeship can open doors to further learning

and can help you progress to further education including

foundation degrees

All training takes place in the work place so there is no need

for day release or evening classes

You will be paid a minimum of £95 per week by your

employer

How long will it take?

The apprenticeship takes approximately 6-12 months to complete

depending on your ability, availability and commitment. The

allocated assessor will visit you in your workplace every 4-6 weeks

for approximately 2 hours, each visit will be arranged in advance.

NVQ

The NVQ is the National Vocational Qualification and is the

work based qualification. You will be assessed in the work

place by a specialist training officer who will:

Observe you in the work place

Discuss your duties

Guide and support you

Review your portfolio and assessment

Provide feedback to your employer

In order to complete the NVQ, your training officer will

collect evidence – products, photo’s, witness testimonies and

question and answer sessions.

BTEC

This is a technical certificate which focuses on one specific

topic related to your trade. It is an online test which is

taken during the apprenticeship, full training will be given

beforehand.

KEY SKILLS / FUNCTIONAL SKILLS

Are general, everyday skills that are needed to assist you to

work well in your job. Depending on the apprenticeship you

may need to complete, numeracy, literacy and ICT. They all

involve multiple choice tests and portfolio work, you will be

given as much support as needed and any necessary training.

ERR

Employer Rights and Responsibilities.

PLTS

Personal Learning and Thinking Skills.

Recruit ment

We work closely with employers across the North East who

offer apprenticeships in Customer Service, Sales, Business

Administration and Creative and Digital Media.

If you are looking to start your career and you would like

us to help you find an apprenticeship with one of our many

employers, Distinctive Training will work with you to find a

suitable vacancy.

In order for us to find you a vacancy that suits you we hold

regular assessment days which include:

An introduction to Distinctive Training and what we

offer in the way of apprenticeships

Various Activities including CV writing skills and

interview techniques

Assistance in writing your CV

Applying for the vacancy of your choice

Basic numeracy and literacy assessment

Completing an application form

At the assessment you will be required to provide the

following documentation:

National Insurance Number

Proof of any prior qualifications (certificates)

Personal contact details (address, DOB and telephone number)

A PROPERLY TRAINED WORKER MAY LOOK AT

THINGS DIFFERENTLY, IDENTIFY OPPORTUNITIES

THAT HAD NOT OCCURRED TO THEM BEFORE AND

BE INSPIRED TO SUGGEST NEW WAYS OF WORKING

What is an Apprenticeship?

An Apprenticeship is work based training, designed around your

needs as an employer. It will enable your employees to gain a

nationally recognised qualification while developing existing skills.

How it will benefit your business?

Enhance the skills of your workforce

Develops the potential of your staff

Accredits staff knowledge

Motivates your staff

Improves retention

Creates teamwork

Improved productivity and efficiency

What can you expect?

Your team will receive a nationally recognised and valued qualification

Training is on the job – no time away from the work place

One to one support from experienced vocational learning advisors

Learners will receive any additional learning support as required

Will there be any cost to you?

If your employees meet the criteria, it’s fully funded and comes

with no cost to you.

Eligibility Criteria:

Your employees are aged 16 or over

Are in permanent employment

Do not hold a degree, level 4 qualification or equivalent

Have been resident in this country or EU for at least three years

How long will it take?

The qualification takes approximately 6-12 months to complete

depending on the employees ability, availability and commitment.

The allocated assessor will visit the workplace every 4-6 weeks for

approximately 2 hours, each visit will be arranged in advance.

Benefits of an Apprenticeship*

 There are over 85,000 employers offering Apprenticeships in more than 130,000 locations

80% of those employers who have offered the apprenticeship say that their workplace is more productive

81% of consumers favour using a company which offers apprenticeships to their employees

88% of employers who offer apprenticeships believe that it leads to more motivated and satisfied work force

83% of employers rely on their apprenticeship programme to provide the skilled workers they need to run their business efficiently

80% believe they decrease staff turnover

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CPC Course Training: 

Bus and Coach Drivers - School Holidays Available

October school week availablity 

October 29th- Nov 2nd

AIDAN HOUSE, SUNDERLAND ROAD, GATESHEAD NE8 3HU

BOOK- CALL IRENE 07989107944/ 0845 8842370

CPC Training - only £50 per module. Saturday Courses available at locations across the North East inc. Middlesbourgh, Gateshead, Newton Aycliffe & Durham.

Customer Services Training

Driving Goods Vehicle Training

During the Design Level 3 Apprenticeship you will spend you time developing your ICT skills so to learn how to work as Graphic and Web Designer. 

We will not only provide you with the software to work from home, but provide all the training you need in order to use them to produce exciting graphics and web-based products for clients here in the UK and abroad.