Help needed I'm confused.

[Rolf]

Can some one give me some advise. I have been on a engineering apprenticship since Aug 2012 when I joined I was told I would train in there in house training centre for 6 weeks then I would work 4 day at a company and 1 day releases at a training centre. It's now march and they have not find me an employer so I go there 4 days a week. I do get paid £78 per wk and I have completed my NVQ level 2 in welding in less than 5 months. Ok the problem I've got now is is obvious they can't find me and 5 others a job so I am now applying for other apprentciships. What the apprentice providers are saying I can't apply for level 2 engineeering jobs because I've got the qualification and no one will take me on for a level 3 because I have no practical experience.

Can someone answer can I apply for a level 2 engineering course ? I'm only 17 and need some advise on what to do.

 

[Ryan]

Have you looked into other apprenticeships with other providers? By the looks of it you could be waiting a while where you are, and time is precious in today's market

 

[Rolf]

Thanks for your reply, buts thats the issue no one will touch me because I've practically completed my NVQ level 2 and no provider will take me on for a level 3 because I have no works experience. I'm in limbo any suggestions.

 

[Ziporal Mothis]

Yes, you can apply for a level 2 engineering course. You may be able to find a training provider that specializes in engineering who can provide you with the necessary skills and experience to be able to apply for a level 3 engineering job.