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AN EMPLOYER’S GUIDE TO APPRENTICESHIPS www.tvwbl.net 2016/17
AN EMPLOYER’S GUIDE TO APPRENTICESHIPS
www.tvwbl.net
The business support service for the TeesValleywww.teesbusinesscompass.co.uk
the national apprenticeship service is available to support employers, for further information visit www.getingofar.gov.uk or call 08000 150 600.
WITH SUPPORT FROM
@tvlpn www.tvwbl.net
the tees valley learning Provider network ltd (tvlPn) is a registered charity with 51 members. we are dedicated to supporting learning Providers and learners to achieve their potential in the field of work based learning.
office 45, evans Business Centre, unit 1, stephenson Court,skippers lane industrial estate, middlesbrough, ts6 6ut
[email protected]@tvwbl.net [email protected]
01642 442025 | 01642 442026 | 01642 442027
2016/17
www.teesvalley-ca.gov.uk www.careersandenterprise.co.uk
Hiring an Apprentice can help your business to grow their own talent by developing a motivated, skilled and qualified workforce.To find out more about Higher & Degree Apprenticeships within the Tees Valley visit: www.teesvalley-ca.gov.uk/apprenticeship-finder/
“We decided we should bring in Apprentices who can work alongside our experienced employees to help replace the skills set, which we will be losing.”
nigel walker, general Manager of roseworth groundworkers, stockton
“The Apprentices have helped with developing marketing strategies using social networks, which has developed the way we communicate with customers.” chris Kemp, Middlesbrough community learning Manager
ABOUT APPRENTICESHIPS
apprenticeships are work-based training programmes allowing young people and adult learners to earn a wage, whilst gaining a nationally recognised qualification and learning job specific skills.
KEY BENEFITS OF EMPLOYING AN APPRENTICE•motivated & skilled workforce •Cost effective •lower recruitment costs •Build skills within your business •improve profitability •increased employee satisfaction
WELCOME TO THE EMPLOYER’S GUIDEThis simple guide offers general information on Apprenticeships, how they work and what the benefits are of taking on an Apprentice.
DIFFERENT LEVELS OF APPRENTICESHIPS AVAILABLEintermediate Apprenticeship • level 2• 12-18 months • equivalent to 5 gCse’s a*-C
Advanced Apprenticeship • level 3• 18-48 months • equivalent to 2 a-levels
higher & degree Apprenticeships • levels 4, 5, 6, 7• equivalent to foundation degree level and above
HIGHER & DEGREE APPRENTICESHIPS
like intermediate and advanced apprenticeships, higher apprenticeships allow young people and adults to earn while they learn at the highest level & progress into higher skilled occupations.
higher and degree Apprenticeships are available at:•Level4or5isequivalenttoahigher
education certification, higher education diploma or a foundation degree
•Level6isequivalenttoa bachelor’s degree
•Level7isequivalenttoamaster’sdegree
there are 47 higher apprenticeships currently available with more in development.
for more information visit www.gov.uk and search higher apprenticeships or call the national apprenticeship service on 0800 150 600
Depending on the sector and job role, an Apprenticeship can take anything between 12 months and 4 years to complete.
“100% of managers surveyed said they have seen a noticeable increase in competency, confidence, ability to use own initiative and listening skills since their Apprentices started training.” south tees nhs foundation trust
AN EMPLOYER’S GUIDE TO APPRENTICESHIPS
www.tvwbl.net
The business support service for the TeesValleywww.teesbusinesscompass.co.uk
the national apprenticeship service is available to support employers, for further information visit www.getingofar.gov.uk or call 08000 150 600.
WITH SUPPORT FROM
@tvlpn www.tvwbl.net
the tees valley learning Provider network ltd (tvlPn) is a registered charity with 51 members. we are dedicated to supporting learning Providers and learners to achieve their potential in the field of work based learning.
office 45, evans Business Centre, unit 1, stephenson Court,skippers lane industrial estate, middlesbrough, ts6 6ut
[email protected]@tvwbl.net [email protected]
01642 442025 | 01642 442026 | 01642 442027
2016/17
www.teesvalley-ca.gov.ukwww.careersandenterprise.co.uk
Hiring an Apprentice can help your business to grow their own talent by developing a motivated, skilled and qualified workforce.To find out more about Higher & Degree Apprenticeships within the Tees Valley visit: www.teesvalley-ca.gov.uk/apprenticeship-finder/
“We decided we should bring in Apprentices who can work alongside our experienced employees to help replace the skills set, which we will be losing.”
nigel walker, general Manager of roseworth groundworkers, stockton
“The Apprentices have helped with developing marketing strategies using social networks, which has developed the way we communicate with customers.” chris Kemp, Middlesbrough community learning Manager
ABOUT APPRENTICESHIPS
apprenticeships are work-based training programmes allowing young people and adult learners to earn a wage, whilst gaining a nationally recognised qualification and learning job specific skills.
KEY BENEFITS OF EMPLOYING AN APPRENTICE• motivated & skilled workforce • Cost effective • lower recruitment costs • Build skills within your business • improve profitability • increased employee satisfaction
WELCOME TO THE EMPLOYER’S GUIDEThis simple guide offers general information on Apprenticeships, how they work and what the benefits are of taking on an Apprentice.
DIFFERENT LEVELS OF APPRENTICESHIPS AVAILABLEintermediate Apprenticeship • level 2• 12-18 months • equivalent to 5 gCse’s a*-C
Advanced Apprenticeship • level 3• 18-48 months • equivalent to 2 a-levels
higher & degree Apprenticeships • levels 4, 5, 6, 7• equivalent to foundation degree level and above
HIGHER & DEGREE APPRENTICESHIPS
like intermediate and advanced apprenticeships, higher apprenticeships allow young people and adults to earn while they learn at the highest level & progress into higher skilled occupations.
higher and degree Apprenticeships are available at:• Level4or5isequivalenttoahigher
education certification, higher education diploma or a foundation degree
• Level6isequivalenttoa bachelor’s degree
• Level7isequivalenttoamaster’sdegree
there are 47 higher apprenticeships currently available with more in development.
for more information visit www.gov.uk and search higher apprenticeships or call the national apprenticeship service on 0800 150 600
Depending on the sector and job role, an Apprenticeship can take anything between 12 months and 4 years to complete.
“100% of managers surveyed said they have seen a noticeable increase in competency, confidence, ability to use own initiative and listening skills since their Apprentices started training.” south tees nhs foundation trust
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actions ltd 01642 606122 no website
amacus ltd 01429 890071 www.amacusltd.co.uk
aPm 01642 425200 www.apm-uk.co.uk
askham Bryan College 01287 633870 www.askham-bryan.ac.uk
Baltic training 01325 731050 www.baltictraining.com
Bishop auckland College 01388 443000 www.bacoll.ac.uk
Bl training 0191 2619636 www.bl-training.org.uk
Carillion training services 01642 245982 www.carillionplc.com
Cleveland fire Brigade * 07764 413673 no website
Coast & Country housing 01642 771300 www.coastandcountryhousing.org.uk
Cogent skills * 01325 740900 www.cogentskills.com
Contemporary hair academy 01642 255035 www.contemporaryhairacademy.com
darlington Borough Council, learning & skills 01325 405601 www.darlington.gov.uk/apprenticeships
darlington College 01325 503030 www.darlington.ac.uk
flex education * 01642 765820 www.flexeducation.co.uk
greatest expectations 01642 220777 www.greatestexpectations.co.uk
group horizon ltd 01642 430703 www.grouphorizon.co.uk
hartlepool College of fe 01429 295000 www.hartlepoolfe.ac.uk
hartlepool adult education 01429 868616 www.haded.org.uk
hartlepool training & employment services 01429 868657 www.hartlepooltraining.co.uk
hit training 07940 491610 www.hittraining.co.uk
itec north east ltd 01642 232550 www.itecne.co.uk
Janard 01642 345604 www.janard.org.uk
J and K training ltd 01388 604004 www.jandktraining.co.uk
Jlt training 07827 082981 www.jtltraining.com
Kf training 0191 5186830 www.kftraining.co.uk
learning Curve group 01642 242247 www.learningcurvegroup.co.uk
lmr training 0191 244 5415 www.lmr.co.uk
learn direct 0800 101901 www.learndirect.com
middlesbrough College 01642 333333 www.mbro.ac.uk
middlesbrough Council - Community learning 01642 811400 www.mcls.ac.uk
nacro 01642 223551 www.nacro.org.uk
national Citizenship service * 0191 2594797 www.ncsyes.co.uk
neta 01642 616936 www.neta.co.uk
nordic focus training group 01325 355633 www.nftg.co.uk
north east Chamber of Commerce 0300 3036322 www.necctraining.co.uk
north yorkshire County Council adult learning 01609 533391 www.northyorks.gov.uk
one awards * 0191 5186550 www.oneawards.org.uk
PeoplePlus 0800 345666 www.peopleplus.co.uk
redcar & Cleveland College 01642 473132 www.cleveland.ac.uk
redcar & Cleveland Council, learning & skills 01642 771197 www.redcar-cleveland.gov.uk
shape training 01642 282222 www.shapetraining.co.uk
south tees hospitals nhs foundation trust 01642 854744 www.southteeslri.co.uk/widening.
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south west durham training 01325 313194 www.southwestdurham.co.uk
springboard 01429 287075 www.springboard-ne.org.uk
stockton Borough Council learning & skills 01642 527904 www.stockton.gov.uk
stockton riverside College 01642 865577 www.stockton.ac.uk
tees active 01642 524570 www.teesactive.co.uk
teesside university 01642 384068 www.tees.ac.uk
total training 01429 224433 www.total-training.uk.com
tiCa 01325 466704 www.tica-acad.co.uk
tte technical training group 01642 462266 www.tte.co.uk
yh training group 0800 542 2848 www.yh-group.co.uk
Apprenticeships delivered in the following industry sectors
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RESPONSIBILITIES OF THE EMPLOYER • Provide a contract of employment
• minimum of 30 hours a week paid employment
• responsible for paying an apprentice a wage (at least the national minimum wage for an apprentice £3.30* aged 16-18, or who are in the first year of their apprenticeships)
• Provide an induction and training
• Provide apprentices with the same benefits as other employers
• allow time for off-the job training
• an apprenticeship agreement must be signed between the apprentice and employer
• support an apprentice with on-the-job training
• Be involved in reviewing the progress of an apprentice
• ensure all health and safety regulations are in place – employer liability insurance
*rates usually updated every october
TRAINEESHIPS what is a traineeship?
traineeships prepare young people aged 16-24 for their future careers by helping them to become ‘work ready’.
they provide essential work preparation training, english and maths skills and work experience they require to get an apprenticeship or to progress to further learning. a traineeship can last up to a maximum of six months.
employers are not required to pay the young person but may support learners with expenses such as, transport and meals.
traineeships are very flexible and tailored to the needs of the employer and the individual.
for more information regarding traineeships go to www.gov.uk and search traineeships.
AGE GRANT (APPRENTICESHIP GRANT FOR EMPLOYERS OF 16-24 YEAR OLDS)you may be eligible for a grant worth up to £1,500 if:
• you are a small to medium sized employer (employing less than 50 employees)
• your apprentice is aged 16-24
• you have not employed an apprentice in the last 12 months
the apprenticeship grant for employers of 16-24 year olds (age 16-24) supports businesses that would not otherwise be in a position to recruit learners aged 16-24 into employment through the apprenticeship programme.
for more information visit www.gov.uk and search Age grant or call the national apprenticeship service on 08000 150 600 or alternatively contact your local training Provider.
HOW DOES IT WORK?
A training organisation, college or university will support an employer to:
• identify the apprenticeship that fits your business requirements
• help to recruit an apprentice
• develop a training plan which reflects the apprentice and employer requirements
• support the delivery of the training programme, carry out assessments and deliver training
* members with varied courses but do not offer apprenticeships or traineeships
AN EMPLOYER’S GUIDE TO APPRENTICESHIPS
www.tvwbl.net
The business support service for the TeesValleywww.teesbusinesscompass.co.uk
the national apprenticeship service is available to support employers, for further information visit www.getingofar.gov.uk or call 08000 150 600.
WITH SUPPORT FROM
@tvlpn www.tvwbl.net
the tees valley learning Provider network ltd (tvlPn) is a registered charity with 51 members. we are dedicated to supporting learning Providers and learners to achieve their potential in the field of work based learning.
office 45, evans Business Centre, unit 1, stephenson Court,skippers lane industrial estate, middlesbrough, ts6 6ut
[email protected]@tvwbl.net [email protected]
01642 442025 | 01642 442026 | 01642 442027
2016/17
www.teesvalley-ca.gov.uk www.careersandenterprise.co.uk
Hiring an Apprentice can help your business to grow their own talent by developing a motivated, skilled and qualified workforce.To find out more about Higher & Degree Apprenticeships within the Tees Valley visit: www.teesvalley-ca.gov.uk/apprenticeship-finder/
“We decided we should bring in Apprentices who can work alongside our experienced employees to help replace the skills set, which we will be losing.”
nigel walker, general Manager of roseworth groundworkers, stockton
“The Apprentices have helped with developing marketing strategies using social networks, which has developed the way we communicate with customers.” chris Kemp, Middlesbrough community learning Manager
ABOUT APPRENTICESHIPS
apprenticeships are work-based training programmes allowing young people and adult learners to earn a wage, whilst gaining a nationally recognised qualification and learning job specific skills.
KEY BENEFITS OF EMPLOYING AN APPRENTICE•motivated & skilled workforce •Cost effective •lower recruitment costs •Build skills within your business •improve profitability •increased employee satisfaction
WELCOME TO THE EMPLOYER’S GUIDEThis simple guide offers general information on Apprenticeships, how they work and what the benefits are of taking on an Apprentice.
DIFFERENT LEVELS OF APPRENTICESHIPS AVAILABLEintermediate Apprenticeship • level 2• 12-18 months • equivalent to 5 gCse’s a*-C
Advanced Apprenticeship • level 3• 18-48 months • equivalent to 2 a-levels
higher & degree Apprenticeships • levels 4, 5, 6, 7• equivalent to foundation degree level and above
HIGHER & DEGREE APPRENTICESHIPS
like intermediate and advanced apprenticeships, higher apprenticeships allow young people and adults to earn while they learn at the highest level & progress into higher skilled occupations.
higher and degree Apprenticeships are available at:•Level4or5isequivalenttoahigher
education certification, higher education diploma or a foundation degree
•Level6isequivalenttoa bachelor’s degree
•Level7isequivalenttoamaster’sdegree
there are 47 higher apprenticeships currently available with more in development.
for more information visit www.gov.uk and search higher apprenticeships or call the national apprenticeship service on 0800 150 600
Depending on the sector and job role, an Apprenticeship can take anything between 12 months and 4 years to complete.
“100% of managers surveyed said they have seen a noticeable increase in competency, confidence, ability to use own initiative and listening skills since their Apprentices started training.” south tees nhs foundation trust
