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DERBY COLLEGE APPRENTICESHIPS GUIDE FOR EMPLOYERS Employers say that qualified apprentices are 15% more employable than those with other qualifications DfE Apprenticeship Core Brief, November 2016 Apprenticeships: an investment in the future Apprentices can deliver real, measurable benefits – filling your skills gaps while boosting your organisation’s efficiency and competiveness. They are a cost-effective way to invest in your future managers, increase business growth and attract new talent. Apprentices are widely regarded as eager, reliable and loyal – and you can train them to suit your own workplace procedures and systems. Benefits for your business Support from Derby College With apprenticeships you can: As your apprenticeship training partner, we will: Improve your organisation’s productivity and Help you match the right candidate to the right job performance through better trained staff Assist in developing an individual learning plan for your Solve your staff recruitment and retention problems in apprentice an affordable way Arrange assessment of your apprentice’s competence Recruit to your own job specifications in the workplace Shape and mould a person to your own business Monitor your apprentice’s progress, providing support requirements where necessary Benefit from flexible training which dovetails with your Offer regular and comprehensive feedback working schedules and business needs Provide you with a named College contact Why work with Derby College? A tradition of excellence Industry-standard facilities One of the largest colleges in the country, we are If your apprentice’s training programme involves attending committed to helping employers invest in a more Derby College, they will discover state-of-the-art specialist professional, skilled and sustainable workforce for the facilities in which to hone their skills. Our resources are future. We pride ourselves on delivering effective skills industry standard and our staff have relevant professional solutions for employers – and apprenticeships form an experience. We will help ensure your apprentice keeps up important part of that work. to date with latest techniques, trends and technologies. We have a wealth of expertise in helping to recruit and train apprentices for vital roles across diverse industry sectors. Support for a wide range of sectors In 2015-16 alone, we supported around 2,200 apprentices Derby College supports apprenticeships in the following – and their employers – to achieve their goals. sectors: Agriculture, Horticulture and Animal Care High-quality programmes Business, Administration and Law We’ve been ranked ‘good’ by Ofsted, with ‘outstanding’ Construction, Planning and the Built Environment features which include our strong employer partnerships. Our latest inspection in March 2016 concluded that our Education and Training apprenticeships were well planned to meet the needs of Engineering and Manufacturing Technologies employers in the region. Health, Public Services and Care Inspectors praised the way we help apprentices progress to sustained employment, promotion and higher levels of Information and Communication Technology responsibility in the workplace. They said: “Apprentices Leisure, Travel and Tourism develop good vocational skills which improve their employability and which contribute to the success of their Retail and Commercial Enterprise employers’ businesses.” Derby College is one of the best further education colleges in the country for plastering and we are delighted to be working with the tutors to provide apprenticeships like Brad’s. Major companies in our industry also tell us how highly they rate the training at Derby College, which is great to know. Steve Coward, Finishes Manager at The Horbury Group. Horbury has recruited Brad Peters as a plastering apprentice and now plans to add more trade apprentices to its team via Derby College. The company offers apprentices the chance to progress in the business once qualified, including into professional roles such as contracts manager and quantity surveyor. Apprenticeships boost productivity to businesses by an average of £214 per week DfE Apprenticeship Core Brief, November 2016 Being able to train apprentices in what we need works well for our business – and it’s 95% of our apprentices good for the apprentices too as there aren’t said they were many people like us offering hands-on jobs in animal care. satisfied with the Tim Doyle, co-owner of Poochie Play Centre. When the dog day care and hydrotherapy centre was looking for premises, quality of the course it deliberately sought to be within easy reach of the Animal Care courses at Derby College’s Broomfield Hall campus. they undertook The partnership has opened doors to apprenticeships in hydrotherapy, dog grooming and management. Source – 19+ Apprenticeships Where to start Recruiting and selecting Take action to consider applicants from under- represented groups The recruitment and selection process should help you find Give applicants accurate information about the work apprentices who are best suited to the work and training which they are expected to undertake you can offer. We will provide all the help and advice you need during the recruitment process. But remember: as Treat all candidates fairly and consistently during the the employer, the final decision regarding selection will be selection process yours. Advise us of any existing employees whom you wish to The government offers an unbiased service accessible to train as apprentices all potential apprentices and employers alike. It includes an online Apprenticeship Vacancy service where employers Your commitment can advertise their vacancies and where young people can search and apply for opportunities. At the time of this guide going to print, employers are required to offer a contract of employment for a minimum of Derby College’s role 12 months or the length of the apprenticeship, whichever is greater. We can: We recommend that you pay the wage suggested by the Help advertise your vacancy on the national website government for the apprentice’s specific age range. Advise you on selection methods and assist with interviews if required Carry out an initial assessment of prospective apprentices to determine their current literacy and numeracy skills Growing the business through the apprenticeship route will regenerate our Your role as the employer workforce, bring some fresh blood into You should: the business and address future skills Advise us about the types of positions you are seeking shortages. to fill and the characteristics which potential apprentices require Len Palmer, Operations Director at Lander Automotive, which has teamed up with Derby College Interview a number of applicants and keep us informed and Sigma Group on a workforce solution creating about the outcomes 180 new apprenticeship jobs. How we can help A partnership that works Attend apprenticeship progress reviews Advise us on workplace training and assessment Derby College will: opportunities that may occur in the period leading up to Keep in regular touch with the apprentices and your the next review organisation Be alert to any problems or difficulties which may be Encourage and motivate apprentices during their facing apprentices and share your concerns with us training programme Help apprentices to find suitable alternatives if they Help apprentices to understand the long-term benefits decide that they are on the wrong training programme of training and qualifications or doing the wrong job You and your organisation should: Help apprentices develop their knowledge and Promoting progression skills by providing a wide range of learning and training An apprentice’s progression is crucial for both the opportunities individual and their organisation. Give apprentices time at work to develop their portfolios Under Skills Funding Agency guidelines, we must review Encourage apprentices to attend and show real interest each apprentice to check that they are getting the most in their off-the-job training out of their training programme. It is therefore important to monitor their progress at regular intervals to ensure Help apprentices put into practice what they have learnt any support needs are identified. This process will be during off-the-job training sessions undertaken in the workplace to ensure minimum disruptions Let us know how the apprentice is progressing in the to your normal working activities. workplace Apprenticeships and their equivalent educational levels NAME LEVEL EQUIVALENT EDUCATIONAL LEVEL Intermediate 2 Five GCSE passes at grades A* to C (9-4) Advanced 3 Two A-level passes Higher 4, 5, 6 and 7 Foundation Degree and above Degree 6 and 7 Bachelors or Masters Degree Taking on apprentices has been a good business move. We have a good working relationship with Derby College and have been able to adapt the techniques taught on their barbering course to suit the needs of our shops. Casey Foster Miles, a manager at Deakin & White male grooming. The firm took on barbering apprentice Brad Knight at its new barber shop in Ilkeston, and said his presence helped to bring a younger clientele through the door. It has since committed to recruiting further apprentices. 99% of our apprenticeship employers were satisfied with the service they had received Source 16 - 18 Apprenticeships The idea of taking on apprentices is to bring a long-term, skilled workforce to the 100% of employers company, training people who will hopefully said that they would want to stay with us until they retire.