Why train an apprentice?
How does it benefit your business?
How can the Business Centre help you?
How much does it cost?
What's involved?
How does it work?
What areas do you offer Apprenticeships in?
More information / Useful websites
Why train an apprentice?
Apprenticeships ensure that your workforce has the practical skills and qualifications your organisation needs now and in the future. The mixture of on and off the job training ensures they learn the skills that work best for your business.
Apprenticeships can make your organisation more effective, productive and competitive by addressing your skills gaps directly. They are designed to help your employees reach a high level of competency and performance. Apprentices can be new or existing employees. Back to top
How does it benefit your business?
Apprentices receive relevant training so they can have an immediate effect and make a real and more meaningful contribution to your business.
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How can the Business Centre help you?
- We'll work with you to identify and set up the correct training programme for your apprentice
- We'll manage the whole process, including the paperwork!
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How much does it cost?
We don't charge a recruitment fee so generally your only financial outlay will be the salary you pay your apprentice.
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What's involved?
An Apprenticeship is a framework which contains separately certified elements:
The Qualifications and Credit Framework
(QCF)
- A competence based qualification designed to help employees demonstrate they have the knowledge and skills needed to work in their occupational area using practical, work-related tasks
- Evaluated through a series of assessments and a portfolio of work
Technical Certificate
- A knowledge based element to show employees have an understanding of the subject
- Assessed through theory based tests or assignments
Functional Skills
- Essential skills needed to support employees in their job which include communication and application of number
- Assessed through a portfolio of work or tests where appropriate
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How does it work?
Most of the training will be in the workplace. The apprentice will have regular visits from one of our assessors who will help and support them with all aspects of the Apprenticeship. Where applicable, college attendance will be required to complete the Technical Certificate and Functional Skills elements.
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We offer Apprenticeships in the following areas:
- Accounting
- Business Administration
- Children's Care, Learning & Development
- Customer Service
- Engineering (Mechanical/Electrical)
- Hairdressing
- Health & Social Care
- Hospitality & Catering
- Logistics
- Motor Vehicle
- Retail
- Team Leading
- Vehicle Body & Paint Operations
- Welding & Fabrication
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Need more information?
Contact the Business Centre on 01604 734323 and speak to our Business Development Team.
Useful websites
www.apprenticeships.org.uk
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Contact us today on 01604 734 323
