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How Does Foundation Learning Work?
Foundation Learning offers you a flexible and personalised training programme which offers an introduction into employment, apprenticeships and further education .

During your initial meeting with our friendly and experienced team, we will discuss your individual needs and work with you to help you develop the necessary skills to move into employment, an apprenticeship or further education. We will also give you the opportunity to experience vocational tasters and work experience in a range of occupational areas.

The vocatonal strand of Foundation Learning provides a perfect opportunity for you to try out a variety of careers before making that final decision.

How long does the programme last?
The programme will last approximately 17 weeks, however the length of the programme will vary depending on your needs. During the programme you will be given support with Numeracy and Literacy, C.V Writing , Interview Skills, Work Experience Placement, Job Search, Confidence Building, Team Building, Communication Skills as well as Personal and Social Skills.

Will I get any financial support?
All young people on the Foundation Learning programme are eligible to apply for Learner Support Funding (which replaces EMA from January 2011), plus full travel expenses. (Please note: Learner Support Funding is means tested and NEETA is not involved in the evaluation of applications.

Is Foundation Learning right for me?
If you are:

• 16 - 18 years old


• Resident in the UK


• Not currently participating in any form of post 16 learning


• Available to attend a minimum of 18 hours per week (increasing to 30 hours per week)


• Committed to progressing into an apprenticeship, college or employment

Then this is the programme for you.

Employer Liaison and Interviews
doreen.dietz@neeta-ltd.co.uk
0191 4167609

Exam Secretary and Health and Safety
martin.woodey@neeta-ltd.co.uk
0191 4904684

Foundation Learning or Equality and Diversity
bev.ball@neeta-ltd.co.uk
0191 4900092

School Links and Youth Placement Officer
jill.coles@neeta-ltd.co.uk
0191 4900092

Jobcentre Plus
jim.brannan@neeta-ltd.co.uk
0191 4192100.

Finance
gill.mcclelland@neeta-ltd.co.uk
0191 4904683

Any other enquiries
stephen.briganti@neeta-ltd.co.uk
0191 4904681

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Flexible Curriculum is a programme for 14 to 16 year olds.

For a wide variety of reasons, sometimes young people fail to respond to the programme of learning offered in secondary education. This programme of learning provides young people with the opportunity to try other areas of learning such as vocational skills, enterprise, citizenship and work skills.

This programme is usually 20 hours per week but may be shorter if the young person is also attending school for some lessons.

At NEETA we recognise and reward success in the way that really counts. We pay completion and progression bonuses on most of our programmes and we also pay bonuses to employers as a thank-you for their co-operation in allowing learners to come into centre. Payments break down as follows:

Apprenticeship completion bonus £150
Apprentice Employer bonus £200
Advanced Apprenticeship completion bonus £200
Advanced Apprentice Employer bonus £250

New Deal customers receive £150 on achieving 13 weeks sustained employment.

Subsidised training kits, personal protective equipment and uniforms are available and full travel expenses are refunded for unemployed learners.

*Please note that terms and conditions apply to all payments

Beauty
Beauty is a service industry providing personal grooming and cosmetic services to men and women. You will meet new people every day and will require energy and enthusiasm. Beauty is a personal service and you will need to be discreet and respectful.

Apprenticeship in Beauty
A beauty Apprenticeship covers all the basic skills that you need to become a professional therapist. A key element of the Apprenticeship is the employment and or support of an employer.

Who is it suitable for?
An apprenticeship in beauty is suitable for someone who is confident, creative and enjoys meeting new people. Having a keen interest in make up is key as cosmetics lead the industry. It is also important that you are well presented and take pride in your appearance.
Beauticians spend a lot of time on their feet and bending so you will need lots of stamina and be able to stand for long periods of time. Your working hours will vary and almost always include some weekend work and late nights so you will need to be flexible and comfortable in an ever changing environment.

What types of opportunities are there?
A career in hairdressing can provide opportunities in theatre, tv and film, it can include working with platform artists, photographers, models and actors. You may wish to travel and work on cruise ships or in hotels across the world.
You may want to consider sales, technical support or marketing, perhaps through a hairdressing product manufacturer.
Styling takes place in small local independent salons, large national and international chains, franchise salons, hospitals and care homes and also freelance or mobile businesses.

What can I earn?
An employed apprentice must receive a minimum of £2.50 per hour. Once qualified, average salaries will be around £16,000 per annum, but the sky's the limit.

If you don't become employed straight away you may be entitled to Education Maintenance Allowance (EMA) we can help you apply for this.

How will I learn?
Every Apprentice has an individually agree learning programme that takes account of your preferred learning style (do you like projects or working electronically, are you a practical, visual learner etc) and to meet the needs of your employer.
Each apprentice has a named tutor who will meet with you to deliver knowledge and practical skill development, this may be in one of our centres in a small group, at your place of work in a small groups or one to one in a suitable environment.
You will also be provided with the means to access learning on line which will enable you to study, revise and progress at your own pace.
Some apprentices require extra, specialist support for maths, ICT or communication and we provide additional tutors to help with this in a way that meets your needs.
All apprentices must have at least 6 hours a week to work towards their qualifications; this may take place at one of our training centres or at the employer's premises.

We do not work with employers who are not fully committed to supporting your learning and development.

How long does the Apprenticeship programme last?
This is agreed with you and recorded on your Individual Learning Plan (ILP) which is developed with you after carrying out some initial assessment.
It is generally expected that an apprenticeship will take 18 months to 2 years and the Advanced level a further year, however many Apprentices complete in much less time and depends often upon the amount of practise and experience you receive from your employer.

What is the difference between Apprenticeship and Advanced Apprentice?
Most learners enter as a 16 or 17 year old and begin as an Apprentice, this means they are a salon junior and develop a broad range of hairdressing skills to achieve a competent level of performance, a bit like learning to drive, as you gain skills you practise and become more confident.

As an apprentice you will be targeted to achieve:
• NVQ Level 2
• Functional skills in Communication level 1
• Functional skills in Maths level 1
• Functional skills in ICT level 1
• Knowledge of Employment Rights and Responsibilities (ERR)
• Acknowledged for Personal Learning and Thinking skills

About 40% of learners who achieve apprenticeship standard go on to the advanced level and are targeted to achieve:

• NVQ Level 3
• Functional skills in Communication level 2
• Functional skills in Maths level 2
• Functional skills in ICT level 2
• Knowledge of Employment Rights and Responsibilities (ERR)
• Acknowledged for Personal Learning and Thinking skills

At this level your skills have developed to enable you to be creative and design styles and to demonstrate supervisory skills and financial awareness. You can choose optional units to develop specialist areas such as colour correction or long hair work.

What happens after completion?
Continued employment
You are likely to remain in employment with the employer who supported your training.
Secure employment elsewhere
You may feel you want to be employed in another salon or type of salon, your qualifications as an apprentice will put you in a good position to do this.
Further training
Your apprenticeship can lead to further training such a university or specialist area.

Hairdressing
Hairdressing is a creative, fashionable and exciting industry. You will meet new people everyday and will require energy and enthusiasm. Hairdressing is an extremely fast paced industry and you will need to be able to work within a team

Apprenticeship in Hairdressing
A hairdressing Apprenticeship covers all the basic skills that you need to become a professional hairdresser. A key element of the Apprenticeship is the employment and or support of an employer.

Who is it suitable for?
An apprenticeship in hairdressing is suitable for someone who is confident, creative and enjoys meeting new people. Having a keen interest in fashion is key as hairstyles follow the latest trends. It is also important that you are well presented and take pride in your appearance.
Hairdressers spend a lot of time on their feet so you will need lots of stamina and be able to stand for long periods of time. Your working hours will vary and almost always include some weekend work and late nights so you will need to be flexible and comfortable in an ever changing environment.

What types of opportunities are there?
A career in hairdressing can provide opportunities in theatre, tv and film, it can include working with platform artists, photographers, models and actors. You may wish to travel and work on cruise ships or in hotels across the world.
You may want to consider sales, technical support or marketing, perhaps through a hairdressing product manufacturer.
Styling takes place in small local independent salons, large national and international chains, franchise salons, hospitals and care homes and also freelance or mobile businesses.

What can I earn?
An employed apprentice must receive a minimum of £2.50 per hour. Once qualified, average salaries will be around £16,000 per annum, but the sky's the limit.

If you don't become employed straight away you may be entitled to Education Maintenance Allowance (EMA) we can help you apply for this.

How will I learn?
Every Apprentice has an individually agree learning programme that takes account of your preferred learning style (do you like projects or working electronically, are you a practical, visual learner etc) and to meet the needs of your employer.
Each apprentice has a named tutor who will meet with you to deliver knowledge and practical skill development, this may be in one of our centres in a small group, at your place of work in a small groups or one to one in a suitable environment.
You will also be provided with the means to access learning on line which will enable you to study, revise and progress at your own pace.
Some apprentices require extra, specialist support for maths, ICT or communication and we provide additional tutors to help with this in a way that meets your needs.
All apprentices must have at least 6 hours a week to work towards their qualifications; this may take place at one of our training centres or at the employer's premises.

We do not work with employers who are not fully committed to supporting your learning and development.

How long does the Apprenticeship programme last?
This is agreed with you and recorded on your Individual Learning Plan (ILP) which is developed with you after carrying out some initial assessment.
It is generally expected that an apprenticeship will take 18 months to 2 years and the Advanced level a further year, however many Apprentices complete in much less time and depends often upon the amount of practise and experience you receive from your employer.

What is the difference between Apprenticeship and Advanced Apprentice?
Most learners enter as a 16 or 17 year old and begin as an Apprentice, this means they are a salon junior and develop a broad range of hairdressing skills to achieve a competent level of performance, a bit like learning to drive, as you gain skills you practise and become more confident.

As an apprentice you will be targeted to achieve:
• NVQ Level 2
• Functional skills in Communication level 1
• Functional skills in Maths level 1
• Functional skills in ICT level 1
• Knowledge of Employment Rights and Responsibilities (ERR)
• Acknowledged for Personal Learning and Thinking skills

About 40% of learners who achieve apprenticeship standard go on to the advanced level and are targeted to achieve:

• NVQ Level 3
• Functional skills in Communication level 2
• Functional skills in Maths level 2
• Functional skills in ICT level 2
• Knowledge of Employment Rights and Responsibilities (ERR)
• Acknowledged for Personal Learning and Thinking skills

At this level your skills have developed to enable you to be creative and design styles and to demonstrate supervisory skills and financial awareness. You can choose optional units to develop specialist areas such as colour correction or long hair work.

What happens after completion?
Continued employment
You are likely to remain in employment with the employer who supported your training.
Secure employment elsewhere
You may feel you want to be employed in another salon or type of salon, your qualifications as an apprentice will put you in a good position to do this.
Further training
Your apprenticeship can lead to further training such a university or specialist area such as trichology.

New Deal supports unemployed people ages 18 to 25 and 25 plus to improve their reading, writing and number skills, certificating success through formal qualifications.

Referral is through the customers Employement Service Advisor, although customers can make contact directly with NEETA for further information and advice.

The training programme lasts up to 26 week and requires attendance for 30 hours per week. Customers must take part in occupational placements to gain skills in work preparation.

The usual pattern of attendance is 30 hours per week in centre for the first 6 weeks. Then the customer should attend 1 day a week in centre with 4 days a week on a work placement with an employer although the pattern of attendance is flexible to meet the customer and employer needs.