Advice and Support During Your Apprenticeship

After you have been accepted onto an apprenticeship you will still need advice and support. As you get used to the job, work your way through the training and balance the course work you are likely to have questions and concerns.

Don’t worry, there are plenty of people out there to give you advice and the worst thing you can do is keep quiet.

On-Site Support

Getting stuck into the world of work can be a daunting experience and it can take a while to get used to. You may find the training demanding or just have questions about how the industry works. Whatever your concerns are, there should be on-site support to offer you advice.

If there is no formal system then ask one of your colleagues or your manager. They all had to start out at some point and will understand your position. Helping you work better helps the company and your team so don’t be afraid to ask.

Study Support

As well as training on the job you will have to complete coursework as part of your apprenticeship. If you are not naturally academic or don’t work well in the classroom then you may find this element difficult. Your course tutors are there to help you and offer any support that you need to qualify.

Try not to be intimidated by the thought of written work and be honest about your weaknesses so they can help you accordingly. They can also offer advice on how to mange your time so that you fit in your job and your study more easily.

Asking For Help

There is no point having advice and support available to you if you don’t make the most of it. An apprenticeship is all about learning and training so that you can gain the skills you need to excel in your chosen profession. To do this, you need to feel confident in what you are doing and understand it.

Don’t be afraid to ask for help. Nobody is going to think less of you for doing so as it is much better to ask than to guess and make a mistake or drop out.

Career Advice

As you near the end of your apprenticeship you may start wondering about what is next. Would you like to get a different job in the same field? Are your skills transferable? Are you thinking about going to further training? The best way to answer all your questions is to talk to a career advisor.

Your college or local jobcentre will have somebody available to help you and give you all the information that you need. They will be able to sit down with you, work out what your options are and give you advice about what to do next.

There are a lot of people who are available to offer you advice and support during your apprenticeship. Don’t be afraid to ask for help as suffering in silence won’t help anyone. If you need help on the job then turn to colleagues or you manager for on site support. If it is the study element that concerns you then talk to your tutors. As you near the end you may also want career advice so turn to the professionals to help you.