Northern Regional College

Level 2 Apprenticeship: minimum school leaving age of 16 on or before 1 July in the year of proposed entry; permanent paid employment with a Northern Ireland-based company contracted to work a minimum of 21 hours per week with one employer; potential to complete the Level 2/Level 3 Apprenticeship Framework; meet any health requirements specific to the occupation; any necessary entry academic qualifications determined by the relevant sector; pass any entry tests specified by the relevant sector/employer; attend an information session; existing employees employed less than six months immediately before the start. Level 3 Apprenticeship: at least 16 on or before 1 July; successfully attained a Level 2 Traineeship qualification in Brickwork OR Level 2 Apprenticeship qualification in Brickwork; employed or about to take up permanent paid employment with an NI-based company min 21 hours per week. Level 2 Traineeship: at least 16 on or before 1 July; minimum of a Level 1 qualification defined as 4 GCSEs at grades D-G including Maths and English grades D-F or equivalent; most areas require higher grades in Maths and English; attend an information session.