A Higher Level Apprenticeship is a work-based programme which enables students to earn while they learn and gain a nationally recognised professional qualification. Students will be employed in an accountancy practice for 2 years and Northern Regional College will have a close relationship with the employer in mentoring participants throughout their employment period. The Higher Level Apprenticeship in Accountancy provides an alternative entrance route to starting a career in the accountancy and finance profession. It is also equivalent to a degree programme and is recognised by leading accountancy bodies.
Speaking at a briefing on Higher Level Apprenticeships hosted by Chartered Accountants Ireland, Minister for Employment and Learning Dr Stephen Farry said: “The roll-out of apprenticeships in a wider range of occupations and at higher skills levels is an integral part of Securing our Success, the new NI Apprenticeship Strategy.
"Apprenticeships are central to transforming our skills landscape and securing our economic success. To deliver on our collective ambition for apprenticeships, it is essential that we offer apprenticeships in a wider range of occupations and at higher skills levels than has traditionally been the case.
"I am encouraged by the positive feedback we have heard from the employers, apprentices and colleges taking part in the Higher Level Apprenticeship in Accounting. I would encourage more employers to become involved and offer further apprenticeship opportunities for both Accounting Technicians and full Chartered Accountants."
Anne McCallum, NRC Course Co-ordinator explains ‘Getting a Higher Apprenticeship with an employer is the same as getting a job. Following submission of your application, you will be invited to go through the employer’s recruitment process. Apprentices may be recent school leavers who have undertaken A Levels or other suitable Level 3 qualifications or be currently employed in an organisation with a suitable accounts department. Suitable participants for this programme will anyone who has a keen interest in developing a career in Accountancy.’
Please register you interest for the employers event with Glynis Toms by email marketing@nrc.ac.uk.
For further information on this programme please contact Anne on 07891 871621 or email anne.mccallum@nrc.ac.uk
