Apprenticeships Good for Business Presented by Chris Seabourne & Barrie Irving 06/03/2012

2 | Presentation title – 00/00/2012 What is an Apprenticeship? National Apprenticeship Service A work-based training programme designed around the needs of employers, which leads to nationally recognised qualifications. Can be a new recruit or existing member of staff. Offered at three levels, Intermediate Apprenticeships (Level 2) and Advanced Apprenticeships (Level 3) and Higher Apprenticeships (Level 4) usually lasting from one to four years. There are over 200 types of Apprenticeships suitable for hundreds of job roles including accountancy and Engineering.

3 | Presentation title – 00/00/2012 What is an Apprenticeship? The Apprenticeship framework comprises of on and off the job training incorporating a competence based element, a knowledge based element, transferable ‘functional skills’, employment rights and responsibilities. The frameworks are designed and developed by Sector Skills Councils to ensure the training is industry relevant. From April 2011 Frameworks need to be SASE (Specification of Apprenticeship Standards for England) compliant. The National Apprenticeship Service helps to fund the training. National Apprenticeship Service

4 | Presentation title – 00/00/2012 Reasons to embrace Apprenticeships  Improved productivity  Motivated people  Relevant/employer driven training  Reduces skills shortages  Eases recruitment process  Addresses issues of ageing workforce

5 | Presentation title – 00/00/2012 Why would I take on an apprentice? Clear return on investment Greater Productivity Lower Recruitment Costs Lower Training and Retention Costs Increased Employee Satisfaction Greater loyalty and quality of work

6 | Presentation title – 00/00/2012 Who are NAS? National Apprenticeship Service (NAS) a Government Department part of Business Innovation and Skills (BIS). NAS – Established to provide an End to End service to Employers. – Works hand in hand with the Skills Funding Agency to effectively manage training provider provision maintaining quality.

7 | Presentation title – 00/00/2012 What is the role of NAS?  Business case – Identify your needs.  Apprenticeships Vacancies Online – FREE to Advertise  Bureaucracy – Reduced  Employer Service – supporting Employers  Awareness/perception – Clarity  Suitably qualified young people  NAS are independent – don’t deliver directly, are able to identify and refer most suitable providers to meet your needs.

8 | Presentation title – 00/00/2012 What does it cost? If your apprentice is aged between 16 and 18, Government funding will cover the cost of their training. If they are aged over 19 the employer may be required to make a contribution towards the training cost. They can be a new recruit or an existing member of staff. The employer pays the apprentice a salary reflective of industry rates and experience. The minimum wage is £2.60 per hour but the average is £170 a week. Apprenticeships are open to all age ranges, but to attract the government funding they will Apprenticeships are open to all age ranges, but to attract the government funding but they need to meet eligibility criteria such as being employed with a contract of employment and needing to work a minimum of 30 hours.

9 | Presentation title – 00/00/2012 Apprenticeship Provision Northumberland and the North East as a whole is well catered for with provision for the Hospitality & Catering Sector. With many Local, Regional and National Providers able to deliver most frameworks. The National Apprenticeship Service would be happy to discuss individual requirements with Employers to ensure that they are able to use the most suitable providers for their Business. Based on location, specialisation or preferred delivery model.

10 | Presentation title – 00/00/2012 Frameworks available in the region Hospitality & Catering IAAA –Hospitality Services- Professional Cookery –Food & Beverage Service- Patisserie and Confectionery –Food Production & Cooking- Hospitality Supervision & Management –Professional Cookery –Housekeeping –Front of House Reception Licensed Hospitality Retail Food & Drink (Manufacture) Accounting Business Administration Customer Service IT Support Sales & Telesales

11 | Presentation title – 00/00/2012 Employer Grant Introduction of a Grant in April 2012 to help employers recruit Apprentices. It will enable thousands of small firms that don’t currently hire apprentices to take on a young person aged 16 to 24 The Grant will be available to employers with up to 250 employees. It will be available to small firms in all industries and for Apprenticeships at all levels. The incentive payment will offer up to £1,500 and will be made in 2 stages. This will support up to 40,000 new apprenticeships in 2012/13. Further details of how and when employers will be able to express formal interest in it are currently being developed and will be announced as soon as possible.

Find out more The National Apprenticeship Service is an efficient and expert service for any employer interested in taking on an apprentice. Apprenticeships.org.uk National Apprenticeship Service