Specification

You must:

• be 16 or over
• not already be in full-time education
• live in England to qualify for Didac funded apprenticeships

You can start an apprenticeship whether you’re starting your career, want a change or you’re upskilling in your current job. You can have a previous qualification like a degree and still start an apprenticeship.

As an apprentice you’ll:

• learn and train for a specific job
• get paid and receive holiday leave
• get hands-on experience in a real job
• be given the opportunity to improve your maths and English skills
• study for at least 20% of your working hours off-the-job
• complete assessments during and at the end of your apprenticeship
• be on a career path with lots of future potential

• the organisation I work for
• the specialist trade customer profile of the business I am working in
• trade counter and telesales services and how to use them
• the key principles of warehousing and stock control
• the technologies that are appropriate to the trade counter job role
• legislative responsibilities relating to the business, products and/or services being sold
• how personal responsibilities and my performance contribute to the success of the team and the business

The apprenticeship will give you the opportunity to develop the following behaviours.  These are transferable life-time skills for personal and career development.

• adopts an approachable and friendly manner, interacting with customers in the style of the business
• takes an active interest in the range of products and services offered by the
• works with integrity in an honest and trustworthy manor
• demonstrates adaptability and flexibility in own performance
• shows an organised and committed approach, with a positive attitude.
• takes ownership and responsibility for own performance, is diligent and accurate
• supports equality and diversity in the workplace
• uses appropriate Personal Protective Equipment and operates machinery safely and effectively
• consistently takes into account company environmental and sustainability policies and procedures.

The trade supplier apprenticeship is a gateway to a career in sales, marketing, procurement and management.  If you are promoted to run a team for example you could go on to do another apprenticeship such as Team Leader at level 3, which equivalent to an A’ Level.