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Apprenticeships are sectors have led the development of the new delivery model with the training provider to
seen as the future of standards and assessment approaches. ensure that it is right for the business.
work-based learning.
They are central to EMPLOYER RESPONSIBILITIES DURATION AND HOURS OF
the government’s Apprentices are hired under a contract of WORK
vision to improve employment and are subject to the same An apprenticeship must last at least twelve
skills, build benefits and employment conditions as other months with most taking between one and
sustainable growth and to enable individuals employees. They can expect a regular wage, five years to complete, depending upon the
to succeed and progress in their careers. A the same entitlement to holidays, fair working level of apprenticeship and the industry
target has been set of three million new hours, rest breaks, notice periods, grievance sector. The employment contract is normally
apprenticeship starts by 2020, with no decline and dismissal procedures, sick pay and for a fixed term. Apprenticeship contracts are
in the number of 16-18 apprentices. maternity or paternity pay. However, an excluded from the regulations covering fixed-
An apprenticeship is a genuine job with an employer has increased responsibilities term employment and can only be terminated
accompanying skills development and towards an apprentice. The focus is on the early in very rare cases such as serious
training programme. It enables young people facilitation of training and undertaking work misconduct.
to earn a salary whilst they gain technical that will enhance this process. There must be
a real job available with a contract of Apprenticeships are full-time jobs with training
knowledge and real practical experience,
employment long enough for an apprentice to or skills development attached. The minimum
along with the functional and personal skills
complete their training. They must work hours of employment should be at least 30
required for the specific job. These are
alongside experienced staff and the job role hours per week with at least 20% of their time
acquired through a mix of learning in the
must help them gain the knowledge and skills spent undertaking off-the-job training that is
workplace, formal off-the-job training and the
needed to achieve the apprenticeship. The relevant to the apprenticeship. They must be
opportunity to practise and embed these new
employer will be responsible for giving the paid for this study time.
skills in a real work environment.
apprentice an induction into their role, The working time regulations for young
Employers across all industries are looking providing on-the-job training and releasing people apply to apprentices. Young workers
for more than just academic qualifications. them for their off-the-job training. must not exceed eight hours a day or forty
Graduates leaving the education system often
hours per week. They must have a rest break
lack the practical workplace skills required, TRAINING of at least thirty minutes if their shift lasts
such as problem solving, team working and
Most of the training is completed on-the-job at more than four and half hours and they must
communication. As a result the government
the work premises, learning job specific skills have a twelve hour break between one shift
has put employers at the heart of
in the workplace. Off-the-job training is ending and another starting.
apprenticeship design so the training is
provided by a training provider and may be
specifically tailored to meet the needs of their
delivered through day release, block release, APPRENTICE WAGES
sector and the economy more widely. Groups
on-line learning or a blend of different An apprentice aged under 19, or over 19 but
of “Trailblazer” employers in a range of
methods. The employer can negotiate the in their first year of an apprenticeship, must

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be paid at least the national minimum An employer can apply for funding to help shows the proportion of employers who
apprenticeship wage. If they are not in this with the costs of training an apprentice. Large experienced the main benefits listed:
category they should be paid the relevant employers who have an annual wage bill of
Benefits of offering apprenticeships
national minimum wage rate for their age. over £3 million, pay an apprenticeship levy
However, many employers choose to pay a equivalent to 0.5% of their wage bill. This levy Helped develop skills relevant to the 86
higher rate in recognition of the work goes into a digital account which the needs of the organisation %
undertaken and to ensure that their company government tops up by 10%. Employers can Improved productivity 78
attracts and retains high quality candidates. then use these funds to purchase training %
Training progress reviews are usually carried from approved providers and assessors up to Improved products or service quality 74
out as the trainee’s skills and experience the funding band maximum for that %
develop with their pay increased accordingly. apprenticeship. Employers that do not pay the Improved staff morale 73
This gives an added incentive to the trainee levy will have 90% of apprenticeship training %
to do well in the apprenticeship. costs covered by the government or 100% if Helped improve staff retention 69
they employer fewer than fifty staff and the %
APPRENTICESHIP AGREEMENT apprentice is under 19. Improved image in the sector 67
An apprenticeship agreement is a contract of %
service between an apprentice and the
BENEFITS TO BUSINESS Brought new ideas to the organisation 65
employer. It confirms the employment Apprenticeships offer significant returns on %
arrangements and provides the employee investment. Once an apprentice has Improved ability to attract good staff 62
with a written statement of particulars. The completed their programme, they can add %
agreement must be signed by both parties at around £214 per week in productivity gains. A Lowered overall wage bill 39
the start of any apprenticeship as without this high proportion of apprentices stay with the %
a completion certificate cannot be issued. The organisations that trained them. Many Helped win business 36
agreement must include the: companies have long serving staff and %
members of the senior management team
 length of employment In addition, 81% of consumers favour using a
who started out as apprentices with the
 training to be provided company. company that takes on apprentices. This
 working conditions suggests that apprenticeships can improve a
 qualifications they are working A business survey completed in 2017 found company’s reputation and increase consumer
towards. that employers experienced a wide range of demand for the goods and services offered.
A commitment statement must also be signed benefits as a result of training apprentices.
between the employer, the apprentice and the Half the companies surveyed said that their Hiring apprentices can help businesses grow
training provider. This includes the planned apprentices made a valuable contribution to their own talent by boosting relevant work
content and schedule for training, what is the business during their training period, with skills and developing a motivated and
expected and offered by each party, and how a further third reporting that apprentices qualified workforce. They are a good way to
to resolve queries or complaints. added value within their first few weeks or recruit new staff or to up-skill existing staff
even from the first day. The following table and can lead to tangible economic benefits
TRAINING COSTS for employers.

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