Jersey Apprenticeship Scheme 

The Jersey Apprenticeship Scheme is currently under review.

We are accepting new apprentices onto the current Scheme's terms and conditions up to 30 June 2012 to allow transition arrangements to the revised Scheme to be implemented after that date.

A consultation process will shortly be undertaken on the current requirements of both employers and apprentices.  If you would like to be informed when this will take place, please contact us.

The information below applies to the current Scheme, which is under review.

About the scheme
The Jersey Apprenticeship Scheme gives financial support to your employer to provide on and off-the-job training, enabling you to gain qualifications whilst in full-time employment. 

The scheme supports apprenticeships in the following trades:

• carpentry or joinery
• electrical engineering
• food preparation
• hairdressing
• mechanical engineering, welding and fabrication
• motor vehicle engineering
• painting and decorating
• plumbing and heating
• trowel trades

The majority of courses are run by Highlands College.  For information about the course structure, visit its website.

Highlands College website

During your apprenticeship you will attend a day-release course. You will also be obliged to fill in a logbook for the duration of your apprenticeship, providing a record of your learning that can be used as a reference in the future. You will be asked to hand in your logbook 4 times a year for assessment.

Eligibility
There are two criterion you must meet to be accepted onto the scheme:

• you must fulfil the 5 year residency requirement
• you must meet the qualification requirements or have at least 1 year’s relevant work experience.

Download Jersey Apprenticeship Scheme qualification requirements (42kb)

How to apply
You employer must register you on your behalf.  

Jersey Apprenticeship Scheme employer information.

Alternatively, they can get in touch with us directly to find out more.

If you do not have suitable employment and are looking to find an apprenticeship, go to the States of Jersey website for jobs and careers advice.

Jobs and career advice on the States of Jersey website

Claiming your grant for achieving qualifications
If you are already on the scheme and have achieved your level II or level III qualification within the required time frame, you are eligible for a grant (£200 for level II and £300 for level III). To apply for the grant, fill in the Qualification Claim form and send this to us with a photocopy of your qualification certificate.