If you want to get a job in the Active Leisure and Learning industry but need more qualifications and experience then check out our Apprenticeship programmes, that way you can earn while you learn.
      
What is an apprenticeship?
Apprenticeships are a great way to gain practical skills from the workplace and earn as you learn.  Once you have been involved with one of 2nd Chance’s other programmes you may have a clearer idea of what you want to do, an apprenticeship can help you gain further qualifications you need.

These are our some of current apprentices looking festive!

We currently offer apprenticeship programmes in the Active Leisure and Learning Industry, so whether you have been volunteering on a community sports project as a coach, working in a leisure centre, wanting to work in sports development o manage your own project we have a range of employers and placements that can help you take the next step.

Which ones are on offer?
These are the apprenticeships we offer currently but we are expanding into community development and media so check the website for updates:

Apprenticeship in Activity Leadership L2
Apprenticeship in Operational Services L2
Apprenticeship in Community Development L2
Apprenticeship in Coaching Teaching & Instructing Association Football L2
Advanced Apprenticeship in Sports Development L3
Advanced Apprenticeship in Leisure Management L3
Advanced Apprenticeship in Community Development L3


What qualifications do you get?
At level 2 you will achieve:
An NVQ Level 2 in the relevant area
3 Technical Certificates (VRQs, BTECS, Coaching quals)
Key/Functional Skills Level 1 in Communication and Application of Number

At level 3:
An NVQ level 3 in the relevant area
4 Technical Certificates (VRQs, BTECS, Coaching quals)
Key/Functional Skills Level 2 in Communication and Application of Number

Also if you do your apprenticeship through 2nd Chance Project you will automatically have access to mentoring and additional support to help you succeed.

How long does an apprenticeship take?
A level 2 Apprenticeship will take anything up to 9 months to complete, a level 3 Advanced Apprenticeship will take between 12-15months to complete.

Who can apply?
You need to be aged 16-24, living in England and not taking part in full-time education.
We recruit placements each spring and summer which you can apply for. They will be advertised on the website and you can apply by sending in your CV with a covering letter explaining which scheme you are interested in and why.

Do I get paid?
All employed apprentices must receive a wage of £95 per week. However, as skills develop, many employers tend to increase wages, but this does depend on the placement

Other information and contacts
If you are an employer and would like to get involved in the scheme or you want to be an Apprentice and have other questions please contact Maggy