“The process has gone really well – really well! Considering I was apprehensive at first.
There is a great shortage of healthcare assistants and I think all decision makers in care need to take more initiative in looking at the Apprenticeship route.
Our Apprentice Leanna has made great progress. She has grown in confidence, and it’s a pleasure having her here and an absolute joy to see her blossom. The end product is that you have a competent, confident, approachable, young care assistant. It certainly is something you should consider. ”
Marie Brown, Nurse Manager at The Dales Care Home
“The most rewarding thing about my job is helping people who are unable to help themselves. It get a sense of accomplishment and really cherish the strong bonds I have built with the individuals I care for.
I chose the Apprenticeship route because I hated the thought of being in a classroom 24/7. An Apprenticeship allowed me to be more hands on, and I felt this would better help me progress in my career.”
Leanna Shipley, The Dales Care Home, Level 2 Adult Care Apprenticeship
“My Grandad was a carpenter and so from a young age I have always wanted to be a carpenter too. I thought doing an Apprenticeship was the best way to get into the trade.
If you prefer to be hands on then this course, or any construction course, is perfect, as you are active all the time and you meet lots of new people!
Exeter College has been really great and the facilities are excellent – they have been really good to me and helped me a lot throughout my journey.”
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Electrical Installation
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Sport
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Travel and Tourism
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