Apprenticeships and Foundation Learning
If you would like to apply for Apprenticeship or Foundation Learning training with Darlington Borough Council, please complete and submit the electronic application form [online form]
We offer a range of apprenticeship opportunities in a variety of vocations to give people the chance to gain useful on-the-job experience and training.
Apprentices will work towards gaining nationally recognised qualifications, whilst working in their chosen environment.
We also offer Foundation Learning [pdf Document] courses to support and develop people, helping them to gain employability and personal development skills to progress to an Apprenticeship, further training or employment.
We offer Apprenticeships and Foundation Learning programmes in:
To apply for an apprenticeship or foundation learning, please apply online or fill in an application form [word document]
Employment Information - Apprenticeships
All 16-18 learners will be employed for the duration of the course on a wage of £2.65 per hour for a minimum of 30 hours per week. All learners will be receive a minimum of 20 days holiday per year and sign an Apprenticeship Agreement detailing the terms and conditions of their employment.
Training Programme - Apprenticeships
In general, all learners will attend the Training centre 1 day per week to complete the Technical Certificate and theory aspects of the course, spending the other 4 days out in the employed placement gaining the skills and knowledge to fulfil their role.
They will complete an NVQ or Diploma, a Technical Certificate and Functional Skills in order to fulfil the requirements of their Apprenticeship Framework.
Training Programme – Foundation Learning
All learners will attend the training centre 3 days per week and will work towards an employability award, vocational qualifications and functional skills. This will develop their skills and make them ready for their chosen pathway.
All learners will be encouraged to take part in a minimum of 15 hours of work experience to prepare them for work. You will be paid £20 per week based on attendance and achievement (approximately £400 for the duration of the course).
Equality and Diversity/ Safeguarding
We will ensure that all learners undertake all the required Equality and Diversity and Safeguarding training and are aware of the issues and importance of this in the workplace and learning environment.