Apprenticeships

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Apprenticeships
Apprenticeships are a vocationally based alternative to traditional academic education. Businesses require a skilled workforce to ensure competitiveness in the modern marketplace.
Apprenticeships offer a way for staff to gain a nationally recognised set of Knowledge, Skills and Behaviours particular to their role.
Apprenticeship Eligibility
To be eligible to become an apprentice you must :-- be aged 16 or above
- be from within the EU and has lived in the EU for at least the previous 3 years
- not be in full time eduction
- be employed for at least 30 hours per week
Apprenticeships Standards and Frameworks
Apprenticeships are currently going through a transition from a structure referred to as a Framework to a new format called a Standard.
Frameworks
Consist of the following components:-
- Competency Qualification
- Knowledge Qualification
- Transferable Skills (if required)
- Employment Rights and Responsibilities (ERR)
- Personal Learning and Thinking Skills
Standards
Frameworks are being replaced with a new set of Standards which comprise of:-
- Knowledge
- Skills
- Behaviours
- Transferable Skills (if required)
It is hoped that the transition to a total Standards based landscape for Apprenticeships will be complete by 2020.
Who sets the Apprenticeships Standards?
Groups of industry experts from employers in the sector form a team of Trailblazers. Each Standard has it’s Trailblazer team that develop the Knowledge, Skills and Behaviour requirements for the roles within their industry.
What are the benefits of Apprenticeships for a Learner?
Apprenticeships are a proven way for learners to gain experience in a new role and receive a wage whilst learning. Some of the main benefits of becoming an apprentice are:-
- Paid employment
- Gain experience
- Build a career
- Get qualified
- No student loan
- Student discounts (NUS Card)
- Paid Holidays
- Mentoring and support
Leading to:
- Higher Salary
- Increased Responsibilities
- Improved Career Opportunities
What are the benefits of Apprenticeships for an Employer?
A combined investment between your business, your staff and Locomotivation will result in an up skilled workforce. Improvements will be notable in the following characteristics of the apprentices:
- Productivity and Performance
- Motivation
- Loyalty and Retention
- Self Confidence
Leading to:
- Improved Productivity
- Increased Customer Satisfaction
- Improved Bottom Line
This allows your employees to reach their full potential and maximise business productivity.