Fast Track Apprenticeship: Commercial
The Commercial profession buys goods and services for government.
As a commercial apprentice you will develop specialist skills that are increasingly valued by employers across all sectors. These skills are especially important in the public sector with the government spending over 拢240 billion across the economy every year.
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The Commercial Fast Track Apprenticeship is a two-year Level 4 higher apprenticeship with a salary between 拢19,500 and 拢27,000 (拢22,000 minimum in London). It is a permanent position within a 바카라 사이트 department.
Follow a day in the life of Emma, a Commercial Fast Track Apprentice in this video.
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Examples of what your role could include:
- helping departments to source and purchase new I.T. systems
- assisting with rail and other infrastructure projects
- improving value for money through effective contract management and negotiation
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You바카라 사이트檒l work towards a Level 4 Diploma with the Chartered Institute of Procurement & Supply.
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Some study leave will be made available but there will be a requirement to undertake some study in your own time. This is particularly the case around exam periods.
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Where you바카라 사이트檒l work
In 2018, the Commercial Fast Track Apprenticeship roles will be available in the following locations:
- Coventry
- Leeds
- Liverpool/Bootle/Netherton
- London
- Manchester/Salford
- Newport
- Norwich
- Sheffield.
Depending on which location you choose, you could be working in the following government departments or agencies:
- Crown Commercial Service
- Ministry of Justice
- Department for Transport
- HM Revenue & Customs
- Department for Work and Pensions
- Foreign and Commonwealth Office
- Department of Health
- Department for Education
- Environment Agency
- Public Health England
- Rural Payments Agency.
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We would like you to have:
- a willingness to learn negotiation skills on-the-job
- excellent problem-solving skills
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- a desire to provide great customer service.
Entry requirements
You바카라 사이트檒l need 5 GCSEs, grade C and above, or the new grade 4 and above, including English Language and Maths, or equivalent. (Or expect to have these qualifications by 31 August 2018.)
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After your apprenticeship
Commercial skills are sought after in both the public and private sector. The knowledge you바카라 사이트檒l have acquired on the apprenticeship will open up many career opportunities for you. Your Department will also provide on going support for your development after the scheme.
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