Moving on
Hurrah! Your training is nearly at an end, but you need to make sure you have completed all the required assessments and units.
This is a very important time to keep talking to your assessor at UKTD and checking the online Eportfolio system to see if you have and “red” areas that may need your attention. Typically the “red” area may be a subject you are not very keen to finish, such as a maths section…but unfortunately you need to complete it all to pass your course.
So don’t put it off- if it is an area you are not happy with TALK to your assessor and employer and tell then you are concerned about a subject area.
Throughout the course you will have had learner reviews regularly and these will now be built upon and you will have a course review with your assessor and also employer.
Remember- none of this is as scary as it sounds. By now you will have a great working relationship with your employer and other staff and be able to approach your assessor with any questions.
You will have grown so much in your confidence over the past year of your training and learnt a huge amount- what feels impossible at the start of your course will, at the end feel very easy.
Career Choices
Your apprenticeship is drawing to an end… so what next?
You may have some changes you wish to make in your career path now or you may love it!
You may want to consider further study and progress to a further Apprenticeship and then enter Higher education- remember your Apprenticeship is a qualification which is recognised and not just a bunch of skills.
The choices are all yours!
Please ensure you talk to your training consultant in advance of completing your apprenticeship and they will be able to provide you with independent advise and guidance about your future options.
Here is some information about helping you choose your direction after training, including going to University
Progression Ideas
What to Do When Your Apprenticeship Ends
Can I Do a Degree After My Apprenticeship?
Moving on to uni from an Advanced Apprenticeship
Professionalism
Isn’t it exciting! You are now a qualified professional in your chosen field of study and have gained amazing practical skills. To keep you career surging forward it is important that you maintain a professional image and behaviours when in your role.
But what is “Professionalism”? The following websites will guide you through
Professionalism – How to Conduct Yourself at Work
Professionalism – Developing This Vital Characteristic
There are also Professional and industry organisations you may wish to become involved with to help you in your career depending upon your sector.
Here are some that may be of use
Hairdressing
fellowshiphair.com
haircouncil.org.uk
Barbering
The Barber Council
Business Administration
instam.org
Team Leading
managers.org.uk
Customer Service
instituteofcustomerservice.com
Employment
Now you have completed your apprenticeship it is time to take your new found skills fully into the employment market.
If you are not being kept on at your present employer you may feel it is back to square one where you started your apprentice job: back to writing CV’s, cover letters, application forms, practising interviews etc.… but this time round you have an amazing qualification and an outstanding set of skills to market!
The first step is to discuss with your current employer which direction your feel you would like to go: whether it is further training or into full employment. You may find your current employer may want you to stay on with them and complete higher level training or offer you a permanent position.
If you want to move on, get your CV up to date and start your job search. A high proportion of job searches are now done online via job websites; as well as online recruitment agencies. Be warned: there is a lot of form filling (and you may wonder how many times you will have to enter the same details!) All this information is needed as recruiter will be sending out your information to a range of potential employers.
Don’t forget to ask your training consultant for independent advise completing any of the above or careers advice.