Key Apprenticeship Facts*

  • Employers who take on a 16-18 apprentice only pay their salary. The Government will fund their training
  • 81% of consumers favour using a company which takes on apprentices
  • 80% of employers who employ apprentices agree they make their workplace more productive
  • 88% of employers who employ apprentices believe that Apprenticeships lead to a more motivated and satisfied workforce
  • 83% of employers who employ apprentices rely on their Apprenticeship programmes to provide the skilled workers that they need for the future
  • One in five employers are hiring more apprentices to help them through the tough economic climate

* Statistics from www.apprenticeships.org.uk updated 11/02/11

An Apprenticeship is a programme of learning funded by the Government that is aimed to benefit both an employee and their employer. The scheme is designed to enhance the employee’s level of competency and confidence within their current role by developing their practical skills and knowledge.

As a result the employee will gain nationally recognised qualifications in the form of practical and knowledge-based vocational elements, key skills as well as knowledge of their statutory rights in employment.

The employer in return is then able to benefit from improved overall efficiency, productivity and competitiveness within their market sector.

In practical terms, Apprenticeships means funding for:

  • Apprenticeships at Level 2
  • Advanced Apprenticeships at Level 3

Apprenticeships are split into a number of Core Components:

  • Employment Rights & Responsibilities
    This is designed to give an outline of what an individual’s rights and responsibilities are within the organisation, such as understanding statutory entitlements as well as recognising principles and codes of practice.
  • Technical Certificates
    This is knowledge based and adds depth to the core of the programme. An example is the City & Guilds ‘Certificate in Customer Service’.
  • Functional Skills
    These have been specifically designed to develop skill and confidence in applying communication and numerical ability in the workplace.
  • Diploma, Certificate or National Vocational Qualification (NVQ)
    These are nationally recognised qualifications that define the skills and knowledge required for a wide range of businesses and industries. Unlike so many other qualifications, these are not academically based but are designed to practically demonstrate how well the learner can perform their job, according to a set of national standards.

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