Apprenticeship Vacancies
Apprenticeship Vacancies
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GAIN A QUALIFICATION 

You'll work towards a Level 1 Diploma in Work Related Studies for the Customer Service Sector, learning the skills you need to progress into a successful career. Plus, you'll learn about CV building, interview preparation and key employability skills.

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4-6 WEEK WORK PLACEMENT 

You’ll then step out onto a work experience placement with an employer. This work placement will help you gain insights into the workplace and allow you to adapt to new situations and learn valuable on-the-job skills.

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LET'S GET YOU ON YOUR WAY

If the work placement is successful and you have enjoyed it, we’ll work with you to find a permanent apprenticeship through our large employer network.

WHO IS THIS FOR?

Our pre-apprenticeship course in OFFICE SKILLS is for anyone aged between 16-18 who has an interest in an office-based career in business. This pre-apprenticeship could take you into a career in business administration, customer service, marketing, or finance. 

This course also provides you with a headstart into what you can expect from these career paths. As a result, we'll get you apprenticeship-ready in no time!

 

WHAT YOU WILL LEARN

You'll gain an introduction to the customer service environment and learn a variety of skills that will support you in preparation for a role within a workplace.

You'll learn about the principles of business administration, customer service and how digital skills are used in the workplace.

Plus, we'll support you with maths and English if you need it and employability skills such as CV writing and interview techniques. 

Key topics of learning

Creating first impressions

  • Making Conversation and Building Rapport
  • Complaint Resolution
  • Listening Techniques

Communication Methods

  • Standardised Approach to Customer Service
  • Expectations of Working in Customer Service
  • Legislation and Regulation in the Customer Service Environment

Use of online and digital software

  • Introduction to Digital Skills in the Workplace
  • Uses of Social Media
  • Know how to communicate by email and online chat facilities
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Naila Bibi is an award winning ex-apprentice within Aspire Housing.

She is a valued member of the HR team who won the Financial, Legal and Professional Services Award and Asian Apprentice Of The Year 2017. Naila began her apprenticeship journey with the business and customer service pre-apprenticeship at Achieve Training and has worked hard to achieve great success. Naila is currently working full-time within Aspire Housing as a trainee apprenticeship coordinator. 

“I would recommend Achieve Training to anyone. The experience has been amazing and I love being able to tell my story to other learners and businesses”.

Read more of Naila's story here

PROGRESSION ROUTES 

Our Office Skills programme gets you ready to take on an apprenticeship, it looks great on your CV and provides you with the skills you need to impress employers.

With our employer network, upon completing the programme, we'll work with you to find an apprenticeship so you can start earning and learning.

You can work towards an apprenticeship in the following sectors: 

  • Business administration
  • Marketing
  • Finance 
  • Accounting 
  • HR
  • Customer service & sales
  • Digital Marketing 

APPLY TO JOIN THE OFFICE SKILLS PROGRAMME
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Start your career with an apprenticeship! Attend one of our Open Events and get the chance to talk about your options, speak with real apprentices and check out our live vacancies. 

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