🔧 Part 1: Understanding Apprenticeship Responsibilities

1. What are the main responsibilities when starting an apprenticeship? Check all that apply:

Attending training sessions regularly

Purchasing required tools and equipment

Managing your own budget and living costs

Following workplace health and safety rules

Completing assignments and assessments

Maintaining professional behaviour

2. Which of the following is typically the largest financial responsibility for apprentices?

Training course fees

Living costs (rent, food, transport)

Tools and equipment

StudyLink repayments

💰 Part 2: Financial Planning

3. Complete the apprentice budget planning exercise. Fill in realistic amounts in dollars ($):

Monthly Income:

Apprentice wages: $__________

StudyLink support: $__________

Family support: $__________

Total Monthly Income: $__________

Monthly Expenses:

Rent/Board: $__________

Food: $__________

Transport: $__________

Tools/Equipment: $__________

Training costs: $__________

Personal expenses: $__________

Total Monthly Expenses: $__________

Money left over: $__________

4. What funding options are available for apprentices in New Zealand? List three:

⚖️ Part 3: Comparing Pathways

5. Compare apprenticeships with university study. Fill in the Venn diagram below:

Left circle: Apprenticeships only | Middle: Both | Right circle: University only

6. Match the responsibility with the correct pathway:

1. Paying student loans

2. Buying work tools

3. Following workplace rules

4. Living on campus

5. Earning while learning

A. Mainly apprenticeships

B. Mainly university

C. Both pathways

D. Mainly apprenticeships

E. Mainly university

🎯 Part 4: Personal Pathway Planning

7. Think about your own future. Is an apprenticeship a viable option for you? Explain your reasoning:

8. What is one responsibility you feel confident about tackling?

9. What is one responsibility you want to learn more about?

10. If you were considering an apprenticeship, what trade or industry would interest you most and why?

📋 Part 5: Action Planning

11. Complete the following statements about your next steps:

To learn more about apprenticeships, I will: ________________________________

One person I could talk to about career pathways is: ________________________________

A website I could visit for apprenticeship information is: ________________________________

12. Rate your current readiness for post-school responsibilities:

Very ready - I'm confident about managing independence

Somewhat ready - I have some skills but need to develop more

Not very ready - I need significant support and preparation

Unsure - I need more information to decide

Apprenticeship Responsibilities Planning

Apprenticeship Responsibilities Planning

🔧 Part 1: Understanding Apprenticeship Responsibilities

💰 Part 2: Financial Planning

⚖️ Part 3: Comparing Pathways

🎯 Part 4: Personal Pathway Planning

📋 Part 5: Action Planning

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