Mantra Learning

Pre-apprenticeship courses: ages 16 - 18

If you are aged 16-18 and looking to start an apprenticeship in motor vehicle maintenance or warehousing, then a pre-apprenticeship course with Mantra Learning is the perfect place to start. You will gain some extra qualifications and learn some real skills that you will be able to use from day one of your apprenticeship. The skills you learn will make you an ideal candidate for potential employers - giving you a better chance of getting that apprenticeship you're after.

The Mantra Learning pre-apprenticeship course is a six week programme that combines a practical qualification in motor vehicle maintenance or warehousing and storage with additional qualifications that will prepare you to enter the world of work and start an apprenticeship. You will spend three days a week at our learning centre in Middleton being taught by our industry expert tutors.

What qualifications will you get?

You will obtain an initial qualification related to the apprenticeship you want to do - motor vehicle maintenance or warehousing and storage.

You will also develop your skills in English delivered in a way that relates to the apprenticeship you are looking to do.

We will help you develop your personal learning and thinking skills so you learn faster and grow within the job.

Finally you will learn about employee rights and responsibilities which will give you a better understanding of the world of work.

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Apprenticeships: ages 16 - 24

Apprentices learn on the job, building up knowledge and skills, gaining nationally recognised qualifications and earning money all at the same time.

Employers all over the country recognise and value Apprenticeships as they show that they've been trained in the skills they need. Apprenticeships typically take between one and two years to complete, depending on the type of framework.

Earn while you learn

Apprentices do real jobs for real employers so they are paid while they learn - at least £2.60 per hour.

Mantra offers two levels of Apprenticeship available for those aged 16 and over:

Intermediate Apprenticeships

Apprentices work towards a Level 2 work-based learning qualifications, Key Skills and, in some cases, a relevant knowledge-based qualification such as a BTEC. These provide the skills apprentices need for their chosen career and allow entry to an Advanced Apprenticeship.

Advanced Apprenticeships

Advanced apprentices work towards work-based learning qualifications such as NVQ Level 3, Key Skills and, in most cases, a relevant knowledge based certificate such as a BTEC. To start this programme, apprentices should ideally have five GCSEs (grade C or above) or have completed an Intermediate Apprenticeship.

Mantra Apprenticeships

With Mantra you can take an apprenticeship in range of logistics, automotive and business subjects: