Entry Criteria

Successful applicants to the Electrical Apprenticeship must:

Applicants must be at least 16 years of age and have reached official school leaving age
be engaged by the employer on an employed status from day one
be free from colour blindness (evidence of this to be provided by an optician)
have a total of 16 points, derived from GCSE results (Grades A – E), inclusive of two GCSE Grade C qualifications in English and Maths
be able to work at heights and in confined spaces

Selecting The Right Apprentice

Applying a structure to your recruitment process will help you to select the right candidate:

Plan ahead - start recruitment early in the year. April is a good time as this will allow you to speak with local schools about prospective candidates and obtain references before the summer holiday break
Structure the interviews - schedule a set time for each interview. Avoid any interruptions. Have a room set aside for the interviews, or if necessary interview off-site

Read the prospective apprentice's application form or CV. Use information from it to prepare a set of questions
Look for any gaps in education or employment and other discrepancies
Avoid asking questions that may discriminate
Know the job description and person specification really well so that your questions help you compare prospective apprentices
If two or more people are conducting the interviews, decide who will deal with what topics
Think about what information candidates may want about the job and your organisation. Ask if they have any questions

The following link will provide further useful information to help with your plans for an interview