Apprenticeships and Traineeships 28/04/2014

1. Apprenticeships and Traineeships28/04/2014

2. National Apprenticeship ServiceWhat we do • Responsible for Apprenticeships in England • Provides a dedicated service to employers offering free, impartial advice and support • Responsive and customer focussed web and telephone service for small and medium sized employers (under 250 employees) • For larger employers (250+ employees), our Employer Account Managers offer a dedicated, personalised support responding to meet employers needs National Apprenticeship Service

3. Apprenticeships – The facts National Apprenticeship Service • Open to all ages although government funding prioritised towards 16 to 18 year olds • Over 520,000 people started an Apprenticeship in 2011/12 • 125,000 were 16 to 18 year olds • 85% of apprentices stay in employment after finishing their Apprenticeship • 64% stay with the same employer • Over 100,000 employers employ apprentices in 200,000 locations • £1.5 billion government investment in 2012-13 • Return on investment of £18 per pound invested by government

4. What is an Apprenticeship? Apprenticeships are work-based training programmes designed around the needs of employers, which lead to nationally recognised qualifications. An Apprenticeship is a way for young people and adult learners to earn while they learn in a real job, gaining a real qualification and a real future. National Apprenticeship Service

5. What does an Apprenticeship consist of? • Apprenticeship are designed by organisations such as Sector Skills Councils, working with business representatives from industry sectors. • A typical Apprenticeship framework consists of: • A knowledge element • A competency element (sometimes an NVQ or diploma) • Functional skills (English, maths and sometimes ICT) • Personal learning and thinking skills • Employee rights and responsibilities National Apprenticeship Service

6. The Benefits • Hiring apprentices helps businesses in all sectors to grow their own talent by developing a motivated, skilled and qualified workforce. • 88% - Increased employee satisfaction • 82% - Building skills capacity • 81% - Greater productivity • 81% - Attractive to customers • 80% - Reduced staff turnover • 75% - Lower recruitment costs National Apprenticeship Service

7. How are Apprenticeships delivered • Most employers choose to deliver their Apprenticeships with the support of a training organisation which could be a college or training provider. • Apprenticeship qualifications are flexible and can be shaped to reflect the skills and knowledge the business requires. • Training organisations will access any Apprenticeship funding on behalf of the employer to deliver the learning and support your apprentices need. • Some very large employers choose to hold their own Apprenticeship delivery contract and are able to access Government funding directly. National Apprenticeship Service

8. Types and levels of Apprenticeships • Apprenticeships available at three levels, covering more than 170 industries and 1500 job roles, from advertising to youth work via environmental engineering and nuclear decommissioning. Higher Apprenticeship (Level 4, 5, 6 & 7) Advanced Level Apprenticeship (Level 3) Intermediate Level Apprenticeship (Level 2) National Apprenticeship Service

9. What funding is available towards training costs? • The size of the contribution depends on the sector and the age of the apprentice at the start of the training: • 16 – 18 – 100% fully funded* • 19 – 24 – up to 50% funded • 25+ - up to 40% funded • Large employers are also subject to a further 20% reduction in funding • *Unless undertaking a Higher Apprenticeship National Apprenticeship Service

10. What are the employer responsibilities? • An employer must: • Give the apprentice an induction into their role • Provide the on-the-job training and on going support • Pay the apprentice(s) wages which should be at least the Apprenticeship National Minimum Wage – Current NHS apprentices paid £115 • Ensure their apprentice is employed for at least 30 hours per week • Issue a Contract of employment (an apprentice must receive the same rights as other employees) • Apprenticeship Agreement – all apprentices starting their Apprenticeship from 6 April must have an Apprenticeship Agreement National Apprenticeship Service

11. How do I recruit an apprentice?Apprenticeship vacancies • The official job site for Apprenticeships, managed by the National Apprenticeship Service • Manages the recruitment process end to end through to successful appointment of your apprentice • Enables you to advertise your Apprenticeship vacancies • for no cost – Can use NHS Jobs but will complicate the process • Vacancies will be viewed and applied for nationally making • it easy for you to attract and recruit apprentices • Process can be managed by yourself or by training • organisations on your behalf National Apprenticeship Service

12. How do I recruit an apprentice?3 simple steps • The National Apprenticeship Service is here to support employers and has made it easier than ever to employ an apprentice. • Our dedicated employer teams are on hand to guide you through the simple three-step process to hiring an apprentice: • 1. Decide on your requirements with an Apprenticeship Adviser and drive recruitment through our free Apprenticeship vacancies service. • 2. Deliver the Apprenticeship, working with a training organisation to reduce the burden on your business. • 3. Develop your apprentice and enter them into awards and competitions to put your business on the map. • There has never been a better time to employ an apprentice. • Visit apprenticeships.org.uk or call 08000 150 600. National Apprenticeship Service

13. Traineeships – The Facts Education and training programme focussed on giving young people the skills and experience that employers are looking for. Traineeships can last up to 6 months Traineeships include work preparation training, English and maths support if required and a work experience placement of between 6 weeks and 5 months. All training costs are funded by the Skills Funding Agency Employers are not required to pay young people participating in Traineeships but are encouraged to support with expenses such as travel and meals.

14. Traineeships – the benefits You as an employer can design a high quality Traineeship within your company in partnership with a training provider – one that suits both the needs of your business and the needs of the trainee. You can get ahead of the competition by bringing enthusiastic young people with their fresh ideas into your business before they get on to the job ladder. Traineeships will allow you to shape the skills and experience of young people from your local community, helping your business to develop a loyal and talented workforce. - wider access to NHS jobs Working with trainees will give established staff members the chance to develop their skills in mentoring and coaching young people.

15. Traineeships – Work Placement Your company will need to provide a high quality work experience placement for the trainee, lasting anything from six weeks to a maximum of five months Work experience placements should be: − Substantial and meaningful, providing a real workplace experience. − A structured opportunity for the young person, matched to their areas of interest and aspiration, where they engage in purposeful work related learning activities rather than observation. − Long enough to allow for the development and thorough embedding of new skills and behaviours.

16. Traineeships – How to get involved Speak with the National Apprenticeship Service by visiting apprenticeships.org.uk, or calling 08000 150 600. The National Apprenticeship Service will be able to support you throughout the process and identify an approved local training provider. Alternatively you can contact your local training provider to offer a Traineeship in partnership with them. Only providers rated ‘Outstanding’ or ‘Good’ by Ofsted are eligible to offer Traineeships. A full list of eligible providers is available on the Skills Funding Agency website skillsfundingagency.bis.gov.uk/providers/programmes/.

17. More informationHead of Apprenticeships- Michael Nicol 07880 787384michael.nicol@apprenticeships.gov.ukwww.apprenticeships.org.ukapprenticeships.org.uk/employers/large-employer-toolkit National Apprenticeship Service