HA4 Task 5 Progression – Training

Task 5

Progression – Training

Use the government’s apprenticeship site to familiarize yourself with the process of choosing and applying for apprenticeships. Do not register at this stage.

Create a shortlist of ten apprenticeships that you would consider applying for and include a short profile on each. You may find it very difficult to find an apprenticeship in a field directly linked to your interest in the creative media sector. However, you may find an interesting alternative.

You are aiming to prepare personal career development material to a quality that reflects near professional standards consistently using correct formal language.

Business Administration Apprentice

Cigtronica limited

Weekly wage

£141.00

Working week

39 per week - 9 - 5.30 or 8.30 - 5

Apprenticeship duration

12 Months

Possible start date

25 Mar 2015

Distance

0.6 miles

Apprenticeship level

Intermediate Level Apprenticeship

Reference number

VAC000546776

Business Administration Apprentice

This is a very exciting opportunity for the right candidate to gain experience in a Professional work environment whilst working towards a Level 2 Diploma in Business Administration.

The main purpose of the role will be to provide administration support across different functions of the organisation

Duties of the Apprentice:

The role will involve using company IT systems to log and manage work orders. Inputting and developing spreadsheets, using IT applications such as google g mail, photocopying, filing, answering calls and emails, dealing with post and other general admin support as required.

Person Specification:

The right candidate will have excellent IT skills with a good understanding of different applications, must have good attention to detail, and committed to seeing tasks through to completion. Good Literacy and Numeracy is essential as is good timekeeping. The right candidate will be diligent, reliable and show initiative.

This is an AMAZING opportunity for those wishing to gain experience in a professional Business environment.  Upon completion you may be able to progress to a Level 3 Business Administration position.

Digital Marketing Assistant Apprenticeship

Cigtronica limited

Weekly wage

£208.31

Working week

37 hours per week

Apprenticeship duration

12 months

Possible start date

23 Feb 2015

Distance

0.6 miles

Apprenticeship level

Advanced Level Apprenticeship

Reference number

VAC000554442

The role will involve maintaining and developing the website, working on Search Engine Optimisation (SEO), branding, social and digital media activity and monitoring activity and effectiveness, also providing basic admin support as required.
The right candidate will have excellent IT skills with a good understanding of web development and social media and must have a good attention to detail.  The right candidate will be committed to seeing tasks through to completion. Good Literacy and Numeracy is essential, as is good timekeeping. The right candidate will be dilligent, reliable and will show initiative.

Website Admin Apprentice

Pmc Telecom

Weekly wage

£120.00

Working week

37.5 hours (Monday – Friday, 9 – 5:00)

Apprenticeship duration

12-14 months

Possible start date

24 Mar 2015

Distance

0.6 miles

Apprenticeship level

Advanced Level Apprenticeship

Reference number

VAC000530883

• The main role in this position is to administrate products on the companies website - this includes the up loading of new products.
• For each product you will be required to create a description, acquire important details such as the manufacturers’ part codes, also manage the buy in and sell out prices of all products. 
• Updating which products are discontinued and updating products that are out of stock and amending their status' on the website accordingly. 
• It is important that that you have a keen eye for detail in order to ensure that mistakes are not made. 
• You will be required to assist customers on the telephone, dealing with sales and customer service and have a polite telephone manner.

Apprentice Food & Beverage Assistant

Damson Restaurants Limited

Weekly wage

£81.90

Working week

30 Hours

Apprenticeship duration

12 months

Possible start date

23 Feb 2015

Distance

0.7 miles

Apprenticeship level

Intermediate Level Apprenticeship

Reference number

VAC000529230

As an Apprentice Food and Beverage Service Assistant, you will:

• Serve customers courteously, efficiently and with the highest standards of customer service.
• Assist in the preparation of the restaurant areas for service.
• Be trained constantly on the changing menu to enable you to provide recommendations and advice to customers.
• Have cashier duties to include checking and closing customer bills, cash and credit handling.
• Work well as a team member and co-operate with others to ensure an efficient service.
• Keep work areas clean and tidy.

Accounts Apprentice

Izzi Wot Not

Weekly wage

£173.00

Working week

Mon to Thu 8am - 4.30pm Fri 8am - 2.30pm 38 Hrs

Apprenticeship duration

24 Months

Possible start date

16 Mar 2015

Distance

0.7 miles

Apprenticeship level

Intermediate Level Apprenticeship

Reference number

VAC000560324

The successful candidate will be supported through their AAT qualifications. As the candidate gains in knowledge and experience they will be exposed to senior accounts duties to compliment their studies. 
Responsibilities include: 

• Dealing with both the sales and purchase ledger, producing invoices and posting bills
• Posting bank transactions
• Updating spreadsheets
• Nominal stock
• Using Sage Line 50, Excel, Outlook etc. on a daily basis.

Responsibilities and duties within accounts will increase with competency.

Apprentice Food & Beverage Assistant

Damson Restaurants Limited

Weekly wage

£81.90

Working week

30 hours per week shift work

Apprenticeship duration

12 months

Possible start date

23 Feb 2015

Distance

0.7 miles

Apprenticeship level

Intermediate Level Apprenticeship

Reference number

VAC000539560

Duties to include:

• Prepare and cook fish, meat, poultry, vegetables, and deserts.
• Deal with stock rotation
• Assist in menu planning
• Keep the kitchen clean and help set up for the day
• Maintain food safety when storing, prepping and handling food.

Creative and Digital Media Apprentice

BWGD Limited

Weekly wage

£102.00

Working week

37 hours per week (mon - fri)

Apprenticeship duration

12 months

Possible start date

23 Mar 2015

Distance

0.7 miles

Apprenticeship level

Advanced Level Apprenticeship

Reference number

VAC000579155

We are a leading post production facility based at MediaCity. We provide cutting edge facilities for commercial and broadcast clients. Software we use includes SmokeHD, AdobeSuite, Maya, Avid and Da Vinci Resolve. The vacancy is aimed at a driven individual who has a desire to accelerate their motion graphics design skills in a professional broadcast environment.
WORKING RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Administrative duties
• Assisting Motion Graphics Designers with projects
• Assisting with Social Media Updates

SOCIAL MEDIA & DIGITAL MARKETING APPRENTICE

Media Agency Group Limited

Weekly wage

£88.00

Working week

32 hours per week (mon-fri)

Apprenticeship duration

12 months

Possible start date

13 Mar 2015

Distance

0.8 miles

Apprenticeship level

Advanced Level Apprenticeship

Reference number

VAC000563189

• Interested in working in Media City UK?
• Businesses are looking for more digital marketing capability and capacity which is increasing the demand for skilled people in this sector.
• This apprenticeship in Social Media & Digital Marketing is created to equip apprentices with the ability to understand, utilise and develop the skills needed for their current job roles and future career. It also builds in transferable skills such as communication, team working, interpersonal skills and the ability to reflect on personal learning.
• The Media Agency Group is a full-service Marketing Agency, who are proud to be the largest independent agency outside of London.
• With their head office being in the heart of Media City, Manchester, and with over 60 staff, they are hoping to expand. With this, they are on the hunt to recruit new, ambitious talent their existing team of experts.

Customer Service Apprenticeship

J W S Waste & Recycling Services Ltd

Weekly wage

£109.20

Working week

40 hours per week (Mon - Fri)

Apprenticeship duration

12 months

Possible start date

09 Apr 2015

Distance

1 miles

Apprenticeship level

Intermediate Level Apprenticeship

Reference number

VAC000579432

​JWS are looking to recruit a candidate for their busy office. The apprenticeship will give skills and experience in this area of work. 
The busy office environment will provide a platform for future progression in Customer Service work. The successful candidate will need to have good ICT skills, a prohessional telephone manner and the ability to communicate with different people.

Apprentice IT Support Officer

UK Batteries Ltd

Weekly wage

£134.62

Working week

Mon -Fri 9-5.30 (40 hours per week)

Apprenticeship duration

Approximately 12 months

Possible start date

30 Mar 2015

Distance

1.5 miles

Apprenticeship level

Intermediate Level Apprenticeship

Reference number

VAC000577772

This is a fantastic opportunity to start a career in IT. 
You will participate in the management of the IT function of the business, on a day-to-day operational basis and assist in the planning, direction and development of all IT activities of the Company.
Duties and Responsibilities

• Provide system training and system support for end users
• To ensure maximum availability at all times of computer systems throughout the company
• Responsible for the provision of IT infrastructure services including desktop applications, Local and/or Wide area networks, IT security and telecommunications
• Development and implementation of new systems
• Responsible for IT hardware, software and maintenance procurement
• To maintain a disaster recovery plan ensuring that all company electronic data is backed up on a daily basis
• Responsible for researching and evaluating new technologies
• Attending and participating in staff meetings and related activities and attending workshops to keep up to date with Information Technology issues
• Any other duties as required