Apprenticeship vacancies
To support our recent release for Apprenticeship vacancies (Release 5a), we have produced a presentation for providers (see below), which gives an introduction to the new functionality and changes to the system.
Watch the presentation here.
Using Apprenticeship vacancies
Young people and adults are able to search for and apply to Apprenticeship vacancies online our Apprenticeship vacancies system. They will also be able to manage their own applications online.
We have produced a step-by-step guide to searching for vacancies on Apprenticeship vacancies, which you can access through the link below. You can also use the online support guide.
Find out more about searching for vacancies »
You can also view/download our top tips guide for vacancy managers using Apprenticeship vacancies »
Online support
Support Service Partner’s online guide: Access our Support Service Partner’s online guide, so that you and candiates get the most out of Apprenticeship vacancies.
Access the online support guide »
Vacancy Manager user guide incorporating Release 5 Apprenticeship vacancies changes.
Vacancy Manager User Guide version 5.0 - August 2011 (Word - 7.0MB) »
Guidance for approving a vacancy on Apprenticeship vacancies.
View the 'Approving a vacancy' Checklist (PDF - 135kb) »
Web services and interfaces
Apprenticeship vacancies has a series of web services that are available which provide employers and providers even greater benefits and give even more reasons to use the recruitment system:
The benefits of using these web services include;
- Giving employers with current vacancies direct access to the system, allowing them to view and track their vacancies and applications
- The ability for vacancies to be displayed on other websites, with links back through to Apprenticeship vacancies, enabling the wider promotion of vacancies, raising the profile of employers and attracting a wider pool of potential successful applicants
- Large employers, training providers and partners will be able to bulk upload vacancy details directly from their systems, saving time and resources and enabling a quicker turnaround on posting vacancies
- Allowing employers who use their own recruitment sites to track successful individuals who apply from Apprenticeship vacancies, removing the need for manual intervention.
****From Thursday 3 May to support the enhancements being made to Apprenticeship vacancies, a new Service Interface Guide and web services WSDL files will be available at the links below. If you wish to use any of the web services from this point, please ensure you use the most current version below. The current Service Interface Guide and associated WSDL files will still be available below but should only be used by organisations that have developed links with these web services prior to 3 May
In order to utilise the web services please complete the registration form below;
Complete the registration form to utilise the Apprenticeship vacancies web services »
View the web services Terms & Conditions (PDF) »
Download the web services WSDL files version 5.1 April 2012 (Zip) »
Download the web services WSDL files version 5 October 2011 (Zip) »
RSS Feeds
Apprenticeship vacancies also has a series of RSS feeds available to Employers, Providers and wider stakeholders.
View the available RSS Feeds »
For further information on adapting these feeds to show different content, please refer to the Service Interface Guide (PDF) (section 5.6).
Technical support
To support the new web services above, we have created a systems integration support guide, which you (or your system/website developers) can use in order to add the web services to your website. Please remember to use the correct version of this Support guide as indicated above.
View the Service Interface Guide April 2012 (PDF) »
View the Service Interface Guide October 2011(PDF) »
Alternatively you can contact the NAS Helpdesk by emailing nationalhelpdesk@apprenticeships.gov.uk or calling 024 76 82 6482.
Last Updated: 22/05/2012