DERBY COLLEGE APPRENTICESHIPS GUIDE FOR EMPLOYERS

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1 DERBY COLLEGE APPRENTICESHIPS GUIDE FOR EMPLOYERS

2 Employers say that qualified apprentices are 15% more employable than those with other qualifications DfE Apprenticeship Core Brief, November 2016

3 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 With apprenticeships you can: Improve your organisation s productivity and performance through better trained staff Solve your staff recruitment and retention problems in an affordable way Recruit to your own job specifications Shape and mould a person to your own business requirements Benefit from flexible training which dovetails with your working schedules and business needs Support from Derby College As your apprenticeship training partner, we will: Help you match the right candidate to the right job Assist in developing an individual learning plan for your apprentice Arrange assessment of your apprentice s competence in the workplace Monitor your apprentice s progress, providing support where necessary Offer regular and comprehensive feedback Provide you with a named College contact

4 Why work with Derby College? A tradition of excellence One of the largest colleges in the country, we are committed to helping employers invest in a more professional, skilled and sustainable workforce for the future. We pride ourselves on delivering effective skills solutions for employers and apprenticeships form an important part of that work. We have a wealth of expertise in helping to recruit and train apprentices for vital roles across diverse industry sectors. In alone, we supported around 2,200 apprentices and their employers to achieve their goals. High-quality programmes We ve been ranked good by Ofsted, with outstanding features which include our strong employer partnerships. Our latest inspection in March 2016 concluded that our apprenticeships were well planned to meet the needs of employers in the region. Inspectors praised the way we help apprentices progress to sustained employment, promotion and higher levels of responsibility in the workplace. They said: Apprentices develop good vocational skills which improve their employability and which contribute to the success of their employers businesses. Industry-standard facilities If your apprentice s training programme involves attending Derby College, they will discover state-of-the-art specialist facilities in which to hone their skills. Our resources are industry standard and our staff have relevant professional experience. We will help ensure your apprentice keeps up to date with latest techniques, trends and technologies. Support for a wide range of sectors Derby College supports apprenticeships in the following sectors: Agriculture, Horticulture and Animal Care Business, Administration and Law Construction, Planning and the Built Environment Education and Training Engineering and Manufacturing Technologies Health, Public Services and Care Information and Communication Technology Leisure, Travel and Tourism Retail and Commercial Enterprise

5 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

6 Being able to train apprentices in what we need works well for our business and it s good for the apprentices too as there aren t many people like us offering hands-on jobs in animal care. Tim Doyle, co-owner of Poochie Play Centre. When the dog day care and hydrotherapy centre was looking for premises, it deliberately sought to be within easy reach of the Animal Care courses at Derby College s Broomfield Hall campus. The partnership has opened doors to apprenticeships in hydrotherapy, dog grooming and management. 95% of our apprentices said they were satisfied with the quality of the course they undertook Source 19+ Apprenticeships

7 Where to start Recruiting and selecting The recruitment and selection process should help you find apprentices who are best suited to the work and training you can offer. We will provide all the help and advice you need during the recruitment process. But remember: as the employer, the final decision regarding selection will be yours. The government offers an unbiased service accessible to all potential apprentices and employers alike. It includes an online Apprenticeship Vacancy service where employers can advertise their vacancies and where young people can search and apply for opportunities. Derby College s role We can: Help advertise your vacancy on the national website 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 Your role as the employer You should: Advise us about the types of positions you are seeking to fill and the characteristics which potential apprentices require Interview a number of applicants and keep us informed about the outcomes Take action to consider applicants from underrepresented groups Give applicants accurate information about the work which they are expected to undertake Treat all candidates fairly and consistently during the selection process Advise us of any existing employees whom you wish to train as apprentices Your commitment At the time of this guide going to print, employers are required to offer a contract of employment for a minimum of 12 months or the length of the apprenticeship, whichever is greater. We recommend that you pay the wage suggested by the government for the apprentice s specific age range. Growing the business through the apprenticeship route will regenerate our workforce, bring some fresh blood into the business and address future skills shortages. Len Palmer, Operations Director at Lander Automotive, which has teamed up with Derby College and Sigma Group on a workforce solution creating 180 new apprenticeship jobs.

8 How we can help A partnership that works Derby College will: Keep in regular touch with the apprentices and your organisation Encourage and motivate apprentices during their training programme Help apprentices to understand the long-term benefits of training and qualifications You and your organisation should: Help apprentices develop their knowledge and skills by providing a wide range of learning and training opportunities Give apprentices time at work to develop their portfolios Encourage apprentices to attend and show real interest in their off-the-job training Help apprentices put into practice what they have learnt during off-the-job training sessions Let us know how the apprentice is progressing in the workplace Attend apprenticeship progress reviews Advise us on workplace training and assessment opportunities that may occur in the period leading up to the next review Be alert to any problems or difficulties which may be facing apprentices and share your concerns with us Help apprentices to find suitable alternatives if they decide that they are on the wrong training programme or doing the wrong job Promoting progression An apprentice s progression is crucial for both the individual and their organisation. Under Skills Funding Agency guidelines, we must review each apprentice to check that they are getting the most out of their training programme. It is therefore important to monitor their progress at regular intervals to ensure any support needs are identified. This process will be undertaken in the workplace to ensure minimum disruptions to your normal working activities. 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

9 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 Apprenticeships

10 The idea of taking on apprentices is to bring a long-term, skilled workforce to the company, training people who will hopefully want to stay with us until they retire. Adrian Baker, Director of Baker Engineering which employed its first apprentice, Pavitar Gill, through a partnership with Derby College. Pavitar embarked on an Engineering course at the College while being trained on manual and CNC machines as part of his apprenticeship. 100% of employers said that they would recommend Derby College to other employers Source - Employer Survey

11 The Apprenticeship Levy Understanding the levy The new Apprenticeship Levy requires all employers operating in the UK which have an annual payroll bill in excess of 3 million to make an investment by training apprentices. This will bring our country into line with other modern economies, where the co-funding of apprenticeships by the interested parties the employer and the government is already the standard model. The Apprenticeship Levy will directly fund apprenticeship training programmes, with the aim of increasing the number of people in apprenticeships to 3 million by It means employers can take control of and benefit from a further 3 billion that will be added to the apprenticeship pot over the course of the next five years. With the new levy coming into effect in April 2017, this is what you and your organisation need to know: Your wage bill needs to be in excess of 3 million to trigger payment. The levy rate is 0.5%. Payment is based on your employee earnings (gross) and will be calculated from the same figure used for Class 1 NICs (bonus payments included). For the under 25 age group, you will no longer have to pay NICs. Calculating what you have to pay You will pay the levy on your entire pay bill at a rate of 0.5%. However, you will have a levy allowance to offset against this. The levy allowance is worth 15,000 for each tax year. This means the levy is only payable on pay bills over 3 million (because 0.5% x 3 million = 15,000). LEVY PAYMENT EXAMPLE LEVY PAYING EMPLOYER NON-LEVY PAYING EMPLOYER Number of employees Average gross salary per employee 20,000 20,000 Pay bill (number of employees x average 250 x 20,000 = 5,000, x 20,000 = 2,000,000 gross salary per employee) Levy sum (0.5% x pay bill) 25,000 0 Less levy allowance of 15,000-15,000 N/A Levy payment by employer 10,000 0

12 The Apprenticeship Levy Maximising your returns The opportunity to reclaim your levy costs is not to be missed. As long as you are delivering recognised apprenticeship training, you can take advantage of the offer. It comes with the promise that you could get more out than you put in. The Apprenticeship Service will ensure that the funding process is not open to abuse, so you can be sure that the money you pay as a result of the levy will benefit organisations committed to apprenticeships. Support from Derby College We will support employers to maximise their return on investment. Our dedicated Business Consultants can provide you and your organisation with the expertise to guide you effortlessly through the new system. We offer: Advice and guidance on the levy Training needs analysis Workforce planning and support Recruitment service for new apprentices Upskilling and reskilling of existing staff Useful links For more information on how the levy works: We are incredibly impressed with our apprentices. They have developed immensely and are making a valuable contribution to our business. Derby College offers the flexibility and high quality service to meet our requirements and a modern learning environment which greatly enhances the apprenticeship programme. Annabelle Barwick, Project Manager at Derby Homes apprenticeship-levy-how-it-will-work For more information from Derby College: or

13 Digital marketing is a new role for our business and Max s enthusiasm and skills are the ideal fit for us. I am committed to growing the business through apprenticeship programmes which are the ideal way of recruiting new people who we can train in our core beliefs and ethos. David Torrington, Managing Director of Sky Recruitment Solutions. The Derby recruitment consultancy has appointed Max Pitt as a digital marketing apprentice. Max is responsible for raising the profile of the company through digital media platforms, with the ultimate aim of progressing into a sales and business development role there. 93% of employers agreed that they would be keeping their apprentice in employment on COMPLETION Source - Employer Survey

14 I really like to bring apprentices through at the beginning of their careers and help mould the way they work into what Alter Rock needs. In later life, I hope they ll look back and think they gained some good vales here. Garry Jackson, Founder of Alter Rock indoor climbing gym and activity centre. His apprentices undertake a wide range of customer service roles from meeting and greeting to overseeing climbing groups. Apprenticeships are available in 1,500 job roles, covering more than 170 industries DfE Apprenticeship Core Brief, November 2016

15 There were more than 250,000 employer workplaces with an apprentice in 2014/15 DfE Apprenticeship Core Brief, November 2016

16 Telephone: Web: DC_Apprentice