What is an Apprenticeship? Thousands of businesses are benefiting from taking on apprentices and / or supporting their existing employees develop new skills through an Apprenticeship. Apprenticeships are nationally recognised, work based training programmes which allow you to bring new talent through the ranks and to train existing employees with the skills they need to help your business succeed. Apprenticeships combine on the job training with study, to ensure your employees develop the key skills and knowledge needed by your industry. They can help: − grow your business and solve recruitment challenges. − breed creativity and enthusiasm with new talent, or retain and upskill current staff. − provide training that’s tailored to the needs and requirements of your business – learning can even be done in your workplace, minimising disruption and maximising impact.
How will letting my staff undertake an Apprenticeship benefit my company? Apprenticeships are a productive and effective way for you to grow your own talent by developing a motivated, skilled and qualified workforce. Apprenticeships contribute towards: – improving productivity in the workplace. – increasing employee satisfaction. – reducing staff turnover. – reducing recruitment costs.
What training is available? We offer Apprenticeships in a wide variety of subjects including Furniture Occupations & Upholstery, Business Administration, Customer Service, Digital IT Support, Catering & Hospitality, Digital Marketing, Lean Manufacturing, Warehousing, Team Leading, Management, Coaching and Retail. We also offer a variety of commercial courses including Health &Safety, Personal Licence Holder, Food Safety and more.
What are the costs? Depending upon the size of your company and Apprenticeship area chosen, training costs will differ. As apprentices are employees of your company, you are responsible for paying your apprentice’s wage. You must pay at least the Apprenticeship minimum wage and can find out more by clicking here. The Apprenticeship minimum wage relates to apprentices aged 16 to 18 or aged 19 and above in the first year of their Apprenticeship. To find out more about Apprenticeship training costs, visit our Apprenticeship Funding page by clicking here. Further details of our commercial courses are available by clicking here.
How does NLTG support the personal and professional development of learners? At NLTG we use a range of resources to support the personal and professional development of our learners, a number of these are created by our own experts, alongside other existing external resources. Below are just a few of the external information sources learners may access (please click on the image to be re-directed to the relevant website). The National Careers Service is a government led organisation that offers careers information, advice and guidance. They give access to useful resources to help individuals make informed choices on their short and long term career goals. Barclays LifeSkills is a free employability and financial education programme aimed at unlocking skills opportunities for learners of all ages. It is accessed through educators, organisations, families or directly, as well as specialist charity partners who work in under-represented communities providing tailored support. Prospects are the experts in graduate careers. They help to guide students, graduates and employees to a bright future with tailored information, advice and opportunities. BBC Bitesize Careers helps individuals decide what to study, plan their future career or if they just want to expand their knowledge about the world of work. This website provides information regarding personal relationships and where to access further advice.
What is required of me? If you employ an apprentice or choose to up-skill your workforce via Apprenticeships, there are some things you need to have in place. NLTG will support you through this process, with advice on the specific requirements, such as Health & Safety. To find out more, please download our Employer Handbook. As an employer you will need to ensure your apprentices: • are employed in a real job that gives them the opportunity to gain the knowledge and skills they need to pass their assessment. • are paid at least the minimum wage and have a contract of employment. • work towards an approved Apprenticeship Standard. Their training must last at least 12 months. • are paid for time spent training or studying for their Apprenticeship, whether at work or at a training provider. • have the same conditions as other employees working at similar grades or in similar roles. This includes: paid holidays; sick pay; any benefits you offer such as childcare voucher schemes; any support you offer such as coaching or mentoring.
Where can I find help and advice about employment, Safeguarding and Prevent? NLTG’s ‘Prevent Leaflet for Employers’ is available for download from the publications section of this website by clicking the image below. The following websites provide a range of information and advice. Simply click on the logo to access the relevant information. Access the ACAS website for employment information and advice. The NSPCC provides a range of advice and information about safeguarding and radicalisation. The CIPD website provides a range of mental health tips for managers. Access information on creating a Safeguarding Policy and download an example template that can be adapted to suit your organisation. Access NLTG’s ‘Safeguarding for Employers’ information leaflet here. Click the image opposite to access a short video about Prevent. Training in Safeguarding and Prevent is available from the following websites. Simply click on the relevant image to access the site. Prevent Duty – a free e-learning course to gain a greater understanding of Prevent and Channel. ProtectUK: ACT Awareness – Counter terrorism advice for employers with a range of e-learning courses. Prevent Risk Assessment – this site has a range of templates that can be adapted to suit your business. Safeguarding – access a range of comprehensive Safeguarding training courses. This website provides a range of free Safeguarding courses along with a number of other resources.
