What is the 'Try a trade' programme?
This unique 12-month programme is fully funded by The HomeServe Foundation and commenced in Autumn 2021.
The programme supports schools in the West Midlands to engage students and their families in understanding the fantastic range of career opportunities available through domestic trades.
Through this programme, schools work with industry experts to:
- Develop a broader understanding and awareness of domestic trades.
- Inspire young people through resources, case studies and role models who are working in those roles.
- Involve parents and carers in understanding the employment opportunities available locally and how to access them.
- Work with local training providers and employers to understand local opportunities.
- Equip young people with the skills and confidence to know how to take the next step.
The programme aims to support those young people who wish to pursue a career in domestic trades to be able to access traineeships and apprenticeships with local employers by Summer / Autumn 2022.
Watch this short film to hear HomeServe Foundation apprentices talk about why they are enjoying their domestic trade apprenticeships.
ASK US A QUESTION
The Try a Trade Quiz
There are many exciting apprenticeships and careers in the domestic trades.
Test your knowledge to see how much you know about domestic trades and which apprenticeship roles are available in the sector.
If you read about an interesting role, be sure to write it down so you can research and find out more.
In which of these apprenticeship job roles could the apprentice study up to a degree level apprenticeship?
What is the name of the trade being shown in this image?
Which tradesperson am I?
- A lot of my work is done at height
- I work outside
- I have to calculate materials for each job
Which tradesperson am I?
- A lot of my work is done at height
- I work outside
- I have to calculate materials for each job
What is the name of the trade being shown in this image?
Can you run your own business once you have learnt a trade?
Can you run your own business once you have learnt a trade?
Approximately how long does a level 2 apprenticeship in the trades take?
Which tradesperson am I?
- I can make stairs, cupboards or walls
- I work inside and outside
- I typically work with wood
Which tradesperson am I?
- I can make stairs, cupboards or walls
- I work inside and outside
- I typically work with wood
What is the name of the trade being shown in this image?
Which 2 skills are needed to start a trade apprenticeship?
Which 2 skills are needed to start a trade apprenticeship?
Why do individuals working on construction sites need a Construction Skills Certificate Scheme (CSCS) card?
Nice try!
Nice try!
You seem to know a bit about Try a Trade! We think you can do better, have another go!
Oh ok!
Oh ok!
You know your stuff! We still think you can do better…Have another go!
Woah!
Woah!
WOW, you’re close to being a Try a Trade expert! Have another go, you can do even better!
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A-MAZ-ING
OK. You.Know.Your.Stuff, you’re basically an expert! Well done 🙂
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Partners
There is a significant skills gap, there are amazing opportunities and we’re delighted to work with partners to ensure that young people are accessing opportunities and bringing their skills to the sector.
The HomeServe Foundation are proud to be working in partnership with:
