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Apprenticeship Training

Apprenticeships are nationally recognised qualifications developed by industry and relate to specific on-the-job training.

In England alone, more than 130,000 businesses employ 250,000 apprentices. Research shows that there are significant benefits for both employers and apprentices. Employers gain a highly motivated and loyal workforce that helps boost productivity and makes a positive difference to their business from day one, and individuals improve their skills and career prospects whilst continuing to learn and earn a wage.

All apprenticeships include the following elements:

• A competency work-based qualification (NVQ or equivalent)
• Functional Skills, which are transferable qualifications in ICT, English and maths.
• A technical or knowledge-based qualification related to the NVQ.
• A module on employment rights and responsibilities.

Advantages for employers

The Apprenticeship Programme

• is designed to help your employees reach a high level of competency and performance
• will help your organisation to be more effective, productive and competitive
• can address your skills gap – one of the biggest threats to UK business
• ensures your workforce has relevant, practical skills and qualifications that fit your business needs
• increases motivation, flexibility, satisfaction and loyalty of your employees
• reduces your staff turnover (which can incur huge associated costs) by increasing staff retention
• increases the value of your workforce and your chances of success
• improves technical abilities and transferable skills
• takes place on-the-job making it a cost-effective method of improving skills (or: takes place on the job, reducing training costs & down time).

Advantage to learners

• earn while you learn
• gain a nationally recognised qualification
• increase your chances of better pay, promotion, job security and satisfaction
• improve your skills and knowledge with hands-on experience
• learn at your own pace with one-to-one support throughout
• increase your opportunity to continue learning at a higher level

For further, impartial advice, please visit www.apprenticeships.org.uk.

We offer apprenticeship training in the following areas:

“The programme has really helped me to develop as a learner, as well as providing me with progression opportunities.”
Lloyd Pearson. Apparel NVQ Apprentice.

“Glad I have Mike’s and Roy’s email address – when I get stuck they are there to help me.”
Ben Thorpe. Print NVQ Apprentice.

“The apprenticeship programme is a good way for young learners to achieve a qualification & build a brighter future.”
Laura Macaskill. Business & Administration NVQ Apprentice.

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