ABOUT APPRENTICESHIP
An Apprenticeship is a genuine job with an accompanying assessment and skills development programme.
What is an Apprenticeship?
An Apprenticeship is a genuine job with an accompanying assessment and skills development programme. It is a way for individuals to earn while they learn, gaining valuable skills and knowledge in a specific job role. The Apprentice gains this through a wide mix of learning in the workplace, formal off-the-job training and the opportunity to practice new skills in a real work environment.
Apprenticeships benefit employers and individuals, and by boosting the skills of the workforce they help to improve economic productivity. Apprenticeship Levels and their equivalent Education Level.
How do they work?
Apprentices must spend at least 20% of their time on off the-job training, this is mandatory.
However, they may need more than this if, for example, they need training in English and Maths. It is up to the employer and training provider to decide how the off-thejob training is delivered. It may include regular day release, block release and special training days or workshops. It must be directly relevant to the Apprenticeship framework or standard and can be delivered at the Apprentice’s normal place of work as long as it is not part of their normal working duties. It can cover practical training such as shadowing, mentoring, industry visits and attending competitions.
On-the-job training helps an Apprentice develop the specific skills for the workplace and they should be supported by a mentor. Once an Apprentice completes their Apprenticeship they should be able to demonstrate that they can perform tasks confidently and competently to the standard set by industry.
Who are they for?
Individuals over the age of 16, spending at least 50% of their working hours in England over the duration of their Apprenticeship and, not in full-time education, can apply for an Apprenticeship.
Employers can offer Apprenticeships to new entrants or use them to grow talent amongst current employees. Apprenticeships equip individuals with the necessary skills, knowledge and behavior they need for specific job roles, future employment and progress. Name Level Equivalent Educational Level Intermediate 2 5 GCSE Passes Advanced 3 2 A Level Passes Higher 4, 5, 6 and 7 Foundation Degree and above Degree 6 and 7 Bachelor’s or Master’s Degree It must be directly relevant to the Apprenticeship and can be delivered at the Apprentice’s normal place of work as long as it is not part of their normal working duties. It can cover practical training such as shadowing, mentoring, industry visits and attending competitions.
Why Should I participate in an Apprenticeship Programme?
The Elevated Knowledge Apprenticeship programme will support the current and future needs of your business and address any skills shortage you may be facing, ensuring that your workforce of the future has the relevant skills, knowledge and commitment required to ensure your business continues to develop. Planned recruitment programmes will allow you to have a pool of experienced employees of different ages so that you will be better able to plan to meet future workforce needs due to; any expansion plans that you may have or; due to the retirement of personnel.
Recruiting apprentices through Elevated Knowledge’s Apprenticeship Programme is a cost-effective solution to training and retaining younger age group workers.
Looking at potential future skills shortages prepares you for any eventuality.
