An Apprenticeship is a programme of learning that is designed to enhance an individual’s level of competency and confidence by developing their practical skills and knowledge. It can be used to upskill existing employees or to bring fresh talent into an organisation.

How Apprenticeships work

How do apprenticeships work for employers?

Apprenticeships are designed to be flexible, giving employers the opportunity to shape training around the needs of their organisation. From selecting a trusted training provider and End-Point Assessment Organisation (EPAO) to agreeing the training programme and delivery model, you remain in control throughout the process.

Working in partnership with your chosen provider, you can tailor learning to develop the skills, knowledge and behaviours that are most valuable to your business. Training is delivered alongside day-to-day employment, enabling apprentices to apply their learning in the workplace from day one while making a meaningful contribution to your organisation. With funding options available for businesses of all sizes, apprenticeships offer a cost-effective way to develop existing staff or recruit new talent with the skills your business needs now and in the future.

The Apprenticeship Journey

Introduction

Meet the team and go through any queries or concerns you may have. We’ll offer free, impartial advice to help you make a decision that your business, and staff can benefit from.
Expert Guidance

We ensure that the training programme is right for your business and will deliver the impact you need. We put the right people on the right programme in terms of job role, ability, and career aspiration. As with any government funded programmes there are some forms to complete, but your account manager will walk you through these.
Recruitment / Candidate Nomination

If you’re looking for a new staff member, it’s over to us to dip into our talent pool. We’ll work with you from start to finish to make sure the candidates we present are the right fit for your business. If you’ve got an existing employee who you’d like to upskill, we’ll talk about funding, subsidies and other financial matters at this point.
Meet Your Assessor

Your assessor will support the recruitment and on-boarding process for your apprentices. Once ‘on-programme’, they will support your apprentices throughout the programme and provide a crucial link to ensure progress and eventual achievement of the apprenticeship.
On Programme

This is your apprentice or staff member's first day of learning. Apprenticeships typically last from 12-30 months, and this is the start of their journey to increased productivity and ROI for you as a business, and them as a valued team member.
End of Programme

The hard work is done, and now it’s time for an End-point assessment (EPA) to test the knowledge, skills and behaviours they’ve learned throughout the process.