Information for employers
Are you currently looking to develop your current workforce or employ an apprentice? An apprenticeship is a paid job where the employee learns and gains valuable experience.
Alongside their on-the-job training, they will spend at least 20% of their working hours completing classroom-based learning with a training provider (such as a college or university) which will lead to a nationally recognised qualification.
We are a registered apprenticeship training provider delivering apprenticeships at different levels. Those at level 4, 5 or 6 (equivalent to first, second or third year of University study respectively) are ‘Higher Apprenticeships’, studied at degree level.
An apprenticeship will expose individuals to a range of experiences and support which will develop a variety of highly sought after skills.
The focus of the programme of study the apprentice engages with is on ensuring that apprentices achieve the knowledge, skills and behaviours set out in the relevant apprenticeships ‘Standard’.
Employer support and commitments
Each employer will be allocated an Apprenticeship Account Manager. We believe that apprenticeships can only work effectively by close partnership with employers and ensuring that the mutual responsibilities of the University, the apprentice and the employer are clearly understood, and by ensuring that employers are properly supported throughout the whole apprenticeships ‘journey’.
Commitment statement
Employers will need to sign a Commitment Statement. This outlines mutual responsibilities in relation to an apprenticeship programme, and includes an Initial Needs Assessment which will be signed by the employer, training provider and apprentice. This is specific to each learner and ensures that there is a shared understanding of your studies on the Apprenticeship.