TOOLKIT FOR APPRENTICESHIP COACHES AND IN-COMPANY TRAINERS
The toolkit provides learning materials and resources that support Apprenticeship Coaches through the process of assembling a portfolio complying with EQF standards.
The material includes written and audio-visual material, ranging from reports to training aids, case studies and interactive exercises.
For candidates undertaking the CLOCK reflective learning process, these tools will support progress towards accreditation.
We deliver this Toolkit as a specific subjective network of good practices relevant to their country’s cultural, economic, and social context concerning the AC profile.

1 - I want to look back and self-reflect
2 - I want to be present and understand what I’m doing
3 - I want to look ahead and improve my performance
modules identified in the previous Intellectual outputs.
clear as possible understanding of how each tool could be useful to them.

> An exercise to describe and define one’s motivations to start artistic and business activities at CCI.
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> A tool used to introduce young people to career opportunities and CCI employers.
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> A really useful tool in understanding what is the value(s) you bring to your work, your network etc.
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> A wide array of tools and resources focused upon increasing accessibility and inclusion in different sectors and contexts across the CCIs.
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> CREUS Visual Guide for Mentors. A five step guide to the mentoring journey for working with creative young people in non-conventional learning spaces. CREUS was one of only 15 Erasmus Plus projects selected as a best practice case study.
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> This publication outlines the different benefits that apprenticeships can bring , such as improving employee retention, the introduction of new ideas and perspectives, boosting a company’s ability to innovate, and more.
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> A tool to execute selection processes, management and supervision of working arrangements that foster diversity, equal opportunities and the welfare of the apprentice.
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> A tool that helps conduct an analysis of learning needs with the apprentices.
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> Skills and Attributes. A simple and concise self-assessment exercise.
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> How to improve Emotional Intelligence through training. A useful compendium of resources, tools, exercises, activities, worksheets.
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> An overview of the CCI from the perspective of the European Commission. It includes events, reports, handbooks, resources etc.
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> A tool that works with e-training CCI partners to identify training provisions and cocreate training material to meet apprentice needs, identify skill gaps, and support apprentice’s personal development.
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> A tool that helps engage and communicate effectively with CCI employers, consult with and involve young people as apprentices. Self-Awareness Activities and Exercises.
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> Team work and exercises to improve communication
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> Publication that gives an overview of the CCIs in Europe and their heavyweight role and importance to Europe’s economy and innovation. It describes the impact of the Covid pandemic on the sector and sets out the challenges for re-building its importance post-Covid.
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> A tool that helps broker the matching of CCI Employers with Apprentices and defines the training provision. A platform for creating trainings, finding trainings and trainers.
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> This British Council publication provides an overview of the Technical and Vocational Education Training System in the UK.
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> CLOCK Your Skills is a programme offering accreditation for skills gained at work, that was developed and tested in the field of cultural learning. CLOCK can help the CA to develop their career through validating real life work-based skills through qualifications that are equivalent to trditional higher educational qualifications.
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> Tools and Resources Available for Peer Mentors
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> A tool to support the CCI Employer and the Apprentice throughout the Apprenticeship to help solve problems and ensure retention and completion. European Council Recommendations setting out a European Framework for Quality Apprenticeships.
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> Document that explains the Apprenticeship Standards in the UK and maps those that are available in the CCIs. More standards are being developed over time and so the AC would need to keep themselves updated.
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Thank you!