Apprenticeships 19+
 Apply for an apprentice for your organisation online as an employer. Fill in the form on the following page and we will get back to you promptly with all relevant information. Apprenticeships are the proven way to train your workforce. Taking on apprentices can make your organisation more effective, productive and competitive by directly bridging your skills gaps, even in difficult economic times.
There are real benefits to taking on apprentices for your business. We hope to outline these benefits below as well as answer other questions you may have about Apprenticeships.
The Apprenticeship programme has been designed to support your employees and raise their level of competency and performance to a high standard. With over 180 different types of Apprenticeships, there is likely to be a relevant place for an apprentice in your business to move your organisation forward, by doing the little extra that never gets done.
What is an Apprenticeship?
Apprenticeships are on-the-job training leading to nationally recognised qualifications, developed by the industry itself.
The National Apprenticeship Service supports, funds and co-ordinates the delivery of Apprenticeships throughout England.
What are the benefits?
Apprenticeships can help businesses across all sectors by offering a route to utilize new talent. UK businesses consider a shortage of skills and difficulties in recruitment a bigger threat to performance than soaring oil prices or decline in consumer spending, and more than a quarter of these rate this form of vocational training higher than any other qualification.
Apprenticeships ensure that your workforce has the practical skills and qualifications that your business needs to be efficient and competitive now and in the future. A mixture of on-site and off-site study ensures candidates learn the skills that work best for your specific business needs. Over 130,000 companies offer apprentice places because they understand the benefits that apprentices bring to their business – increased productivity, improved competitiveness and a committed and competent work-force.
Improve your bottom line
Apprenticeships deliver real returns to your bottom line. In a recent survey*, the majority of employers said that Apprenticeships helped them to improve productivity and to be more competitive. They also said that training apprentices is more cost effective than hiring skilled staff, leading to a lower overall training and recruitment cost.
* Apprenticeships, survey conducted by Populus on behalf of the Learning and Skills Council, February 2009.
Earlier research, conducted in February 2008 by Populus on behalf of the LSC to launch the first National Apprenticeship Week revealed:
- 77% of employers believe apprenticeships make them more competitive;
- 76% say that apprenticeships provide higher overall productivity;
- 80% feel that apprenticeships reduce staff turnover;
- 83% of employers rely on their apprenticeships programme to provide the skilled workers that they need for the future;
- Two-thirds of respondents believe that their apprenticeship programme helps them fill vacancies more quickly, whilst
- 88% believe that apprenticeships lead to a more motivated and satisfied workforce;
- 59% report that training apprentices is more cost-effective than hiring skilled staff, with 59% believing that apprenticeships lead to lower overall training costs and 53% feeling that they reduce recruitment costs;
- In terms of a return on investment linked to apprenticeships, 41% say that their apprentices make a valuable contribution to the business during their training period, while a further third (33%) report that apprentices add value within their first few weeks (or even from Day One);
- 57% report a high proportion of their apprentices going on to management positions within the company;
- Over three-quarters of respondents expect apprenticeships to play a bigger part in their recruitment policy in the future.
What is required from the employer?
- Apprentices will need to be in employment for up to one year with the same terms and conditions as other employees.
- Apprentices will need to have a 4 day working week with 1 day for training.
- The employer will be responsible for paying the salaries of apprentices, a minimum of £95.00 a week is required.
- All training needs and costs will be met at no cost to the employer. Effectively meaning that the employer will get free training for part of his/her workforce.
What does it involve for the candidate?
An Apprenticeship includes the following components:
- A minimum of 16 hours per week of paid employment.
- A knowledge based element.
- A competency based element.
- Transferable or “key skills”.
- A module on employment rights and responsibilities.
How long does it take?
The time required to complete an Apprenticeship depends on the existing skills of the apprentice, the qualification and industry sector in question. In most cases, Apprenticeships take between one and three years to complete.
What type of training is on offer?
Training and qualifications offered to apprentices includes:
Apply for an apprentice for your organisation online as an employer. Fill in the form on the following page and we will get back to you promptly with all relevant information. Alternatively you can apply in any of the following ways:
How do I enrol?
Book online, walk into our Training Centre, click here for details of our locations or phone: 020 7247 2428 and we will organise funding for you. As the course is based at your workplace, there are no fixed start dates and so you can start whenever you are ready. |
