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    Information for anyone interested in becoming an apprentice

    What is an apprenticeship?

    An apprenticeship is a way an organisation can fund the development and upskilling of its workforce to support career progression. This can be through taking on a new apprentice or through upskilling current members of staff. The new apprenticeships are designed to reflect the changing needs of employers, learners and providers.

    As an apprentice you will be in paid employment and can complete a marketing apprenticeship, which has been designed by employers to ensure it gives you the most up to date knowledge, skills and behaviours required to carry out your role effectively.

    The employer will need to select a training provider to deliver the training and manage the apprenticeship programme.

    Who can do an apprenticeship?

    Apprenticeships are not just for new starters or people who are just about to enter the workplace, they are available to all ages and existing employed members of staff. 

    Now and in the future, any individual can train through an apprenticeship at a higher level than a qualification they already hold. Also if there is significant new learning required it can be at a lower or equivalent level to their existing qualification.

    Are there different levels of apprenticeship?
    Name Level Equivalent education level
    Intermediate 2 GCSE
    Advanced 3 A-Level
    Higher  4, 5, 6, and 7 Foundation degree and above 
    Degree  6 and 7 Bachelor's or master's degree 

     

     

    How long do they last for?

    Minimum 12 months (plus your end point assessment) but time is dependent on the standard and your experience.

    Where can I find apprenticeship opportunities?

    Search and apply for an apprenticeship opportunity here.

    Will an apprenticeship cost me anything?

    There is no cost to the apprentice. All costs are funded by the levy.

    Can I study a CIM Qualification through an Apprenticeship?

    A full CIM Qualification cannot be completed as an Apprenticeship. However, if discussed with your training provider and employer it may be possible to integrate a CIM Module Award into the Apprenticeship training.

    Apprentices may also be eligible for exemptions upon completion of the Apprenticeship, please click here to view exemptions routes.

    Can I claim exemptions on my qualification?

    As a marketing apprentice it is possible for you claim exemptions on modules from your professional marketing qualification. Click here to download the exemption routes now.

    Can I undertake a CIM Apprenticeship Programme?

    CIM is an apprenticeship End Point Assessor, however, we do not provide apprenticeship training. We would advise you speak to the apprenticeships providers to find out more information on the pricing, duration and availability for each level of training offered.

    You can find more information on the process here on our website.

    In addition to this, some useful websites to look at would be:

    Information for employers

    What is an apprenticeship?

    An apprenticeship is a way an organisation can fund the development and upskilling of its workforce to support career progression. This can be through taking on a new apprentice or through upskilling current members of staff. The new apprenticeships are designed to reflect the changing needs of employers, learners and providers.

    As an apprentice you will be in paid employment and can complete a marketing apprenticeship, which has been designed by employers to ensure it gives you the most up to date knowledge, skills and behaviours required to carry out your role effectively.

    The employer will need to select a training provider to deliver the training and manage the apprenticeship programme.

    Who can do an apprenticeship?

    Apprenticeships are not just for new starters or people who are just about to enter the workplace, they are available to all ages and existing employed members of staff. 

    Now and in the future, any individual can train through an apprenticeship at a higher level than a qualification they already hold. Also if there is significant new learning required it can be at a lower or equivalent level to their existing qualification.

    Are there different levels of apprenticeship?
    Name Level Equivalent education level
    Intermediate 2 GCSE
    Advanced 3 A-Level
    Higher  4, 5, 6, and 7 Foundation degree and above 
    Degree  6 and 7 Bachelor's or master's degree 
    How long do they last for?

    Minimum 12 months (plus your end point assessment) but time is dependent on the standard and your experience.

    Will an apprentice cost me anything?

    The Training is covered by the levy if you are a levy payer. If you are a non- levy employer, either 100% or 95% (dependent on size of organization) of the training is covered. Salaries are not covered by the levy, this is paid by the employer. Please see links for further information:

    How do I find an apprenticeship training provider?

    The following website will take you to the list of apprenticeship standards. Select the apprenticeship standard you think you are interested in and click on the link that states, ‘find a provider that delivers this standard’ You can filter by locations, type of deliver etc. Click here

    Can I study a CIM Qualification through an Apprenticeship?

    A full CIM Qualification cannot be completed as an Apprenticeship. However, if discussed with your training provider and employer it may be possible to integrate a CIM Module Award into the Apprenticeship training.

    Apprentices may also be eligible for exemptions upon completion of the Apprenticeship, please click here to view exemptions routes.

    Can I claim exemptions on my qualification?

    As a marketing apprentice it is possible for you claim exemptions on modules from your professional marketing qualification. Click here to download the exemption routes now.

    Can I undertake a CIM Apprenticeship Programme?

    CIM is an apprenticeship End Point Assessor, however, we do not provide apprenticeship training. We would advise you speak to the apprenticeships providers to find out more information on the pricing, duration and availability for each level of training offered.

    You can find more information on the process here on our website.

    In addition to this, some useful websites to look at would be:

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    If you are an apprentice or apprentice employer and would like to make a further enquiry on Marketing Apprenticeships, please complete the form below.

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