Employers' Guide
Thousands of businesses locally
and nationally have benefited from the Apprenticeship scheme
over the years. The scheme is a cost-effective way to develop
your workforce and help ensure your business stays at the cutting
edge.
What is an Apprenticeship?
Apprenticeships are government-funded schemes designed
for people aged 16+. The Cambridgeshire
Learning and Skills Council (LSC) funds the College's apprenticeship
programmes.
Normally, an apprentice will spend four days a week with their employer obtaining the practical skills and job knowledge necessary for their chosen occupation. One day a week will be spent at college doing practical tasks, learning necessary job theory and developing key employment skills. All apprentices have an agreed training plan.
Apprenticeship
Frameworks:
Apprenticeships are available for many vocational
occupations. They all have set time frames for completion.
- A National Vocational Qualification (NVQ) at Level 2 or 3
- A Technical Certificate (in some Apprenticeships)
- Key Skills (in, for example, communication, IT or maths)
- Employment Rights and Responsibilities (ERR)
Staff in our Apprenticeship Centre will be able to advise about framework content for the apprenticeship programmes that we offer.
How can Apprenticeships help your business?
Apprenticeships:
- Provide a source of enthusiastic and talented employees
- Help you to solve your skills shortages
- Train your employees to high occupational standards
- Save you money by providing funded training packages
- Help you to plan for the future
General benefits to your business also include:*
Real value
for money
Apprenticeships can make your organisation
more effective, competent, productive and competitive
by addressing your skills gaps and needs directly.
Improved
productivity
Apprenticeships equip your staff with the
skills and knowledge to do the job better.
And because they are motivated, they work
harder and more effectively for your business.
Motivated people
As a result of their training apprentices
are motivated and keen to learn. Their enthusiasm
can also invigorate other staff members.
By offering Apprenticeships you will find
it easier to recruit and retain the right
people for your organisation.
Relevant training
Apprenticeships are designed by businesses
in your sector to meet the needs of your
business. This means the training is always
relevant and it is tailored to the needs
of your sector by people who genuinely understand
what you do.
Avoid skills shortages
Apprenticeships allow you to invest in your business'
future. By taking on an apprentice you can acquire
specialist skills for your business that allow you
to keep abreast of new technology.
*source: LSC Apprenticeship website
If you need more information about why you should choose us for high quality Apprenticeships, click here to enquire on-line or call us on 01733 762121