Traineeships

Be Skilled – Be Qualified – Be Paid

NI Traineeships are Level 2 courses for school leavers who aspire to work within a specific sector. Traineeships provide the skills and qualifications to secure employment in a chosen area including progression to a Level 2 apprenticeship during the programme where relevant. The Traineeship option also provides progression to a Level 3 Apprenticeship or alternatively to Further Education at Level 3.

Traineeships comprise Skills development; Transversal skills; Work placement; Literacy and numeracy qualifications al Level 2 (may include GCSE qualifications in English and Mathematics); The majority of Traineeships will typically take up to two years to complete on a full-time basis.

Some take one year to complete including:

IT
Health and Social Care
Childcare
Hairdressing
Travel & Tourism

What is a Traineeship?

Traineeship Diploma

On successful completion of a NI Traineeship, participants will receive a full Traineeship Diploma equivalent to five GCSEs at grades A*-C (including
English and Mathematics qualifications at Level 2).

The majority of Traineeships will typically take up to two years to complete on a full-time basis. Some take one
year to complete including. Traineeships are offered in subject areas such as:

Administration / Secretarial
trades and crafts
Care & Health
Computing & IT
Hairdressing & Beauty Therapy
Hospitality & Tourism
Music
Sport

Participants who achieve qualifications during the first year may progress to an apprenticeship or further education earlier.

Traineeships Employer Brochure

Developing your wider skills

As well as providing you with the technical skills and knowledge in your chosen area, the Traineeship will help you to develop a range of transversal skills that are important for employment including:

• Problem solving

• Teamwork

• Communication

• Time management

• Entrepreneurship

Project Based Learning will also be a key feature of Traineeships. This is a dynamic approach to learning in which you will explore real-world problems and challenges that have been developed with employers. With this type of active and engaged learning, you will be inspired to obtain a deeper knowledge of the subjects you are studying and develop a wide range of hands on skills.

Entry Requirements

Applicants will be required to hold a minimum of a Level 1 qualification defined as 4 GCSEs at grades D-G including Mathematics and English grades D-F or equivalent. However, there will be a number of occupational areas where this minimum requirement will be enhanced.

Duration

The Traineeship programme will typically take up to two years to complete on a full-time basis, with a one year fast-track option.

Traineeship Certificate

On successful completion of a Traineeship, participants will receive a full Traineeship Certificate plus other qualifications equivalent to five GCSEs at grades A*-C (including English and Mathematics qualifications at Level 2).