Apprenticeships. A Toolkit for Dental Practice

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1 Apprenticeships A Toolkit for Dental Practice

2 Dental Practice Apprenticeships: Key Information What is an Apprenticeship? An apprenticeship is where an individual works in a job role whilst gaining a qualification at the same time. Apprenticeships are work-based training programmes where most of the training is on the job and the qualification is gained in the workplace or during day release at college. Who can do an Apprenticeship? Apprenticeships are open to all age groups, both adults and young learners (aged 16+ years). Apprenticeships can be used to train school leavers and young people new to your organisation or to upskill your current workforce into a new role or gain skills and a qualification in a current role. Dental Practice Apprenticeships There are a number of apprenticeships suitable for dental practice settings. Apprenticeships can be suitable for: Dental Nurses Administration roles Management and leadership roles Apprenticeship qualifications are a cost effective way of developing a flexible and skilled workforce fit for the future of dental practice. How much will it cost me? The government currently provides funding for apprenticeship qualifications. The level of funding will vary on the age of the apprentice and the qualification being undertaken. You will need to pay the apprenticeship wage for any new apprentices you are employing. This currently starts at 3.50 per hour. The government offers funding for smaller organisations. See over the page for further details.

3 Apprenticeships: What funding is available? Training Costs The government contributes to the cost of apprenticeship training and assessment. The size of the contribution varies depending on the level of apprenticeship, your sector and the age of the apprentice at the start of the training: Employers with fewer than 50 employees will have 100% of the costs covered and receive an additional 1,000 payment if they train a year old (or year old formerly in care or has a Local Authority Education, Health and Care plan)*. For apprentices aged 19 and over, a contribution towards the costs is required. The government will pay 90% with the employer responsible for paying the other 10%*. Apprenticeship Wage Rates The minimum wage for employing apprentices under 19 and those aged 19 or over who are in their first year on their first apprenticeship is 3.50 per hour. Apprentices must be paid at least the minimum wage rate for their age if they re aged 19 or over and have completed their first year. Employers using apprenticeships to upskill their current workforce should continue to pay the regular hourly rate for the employee. * Apprenticeship funding from May 2017

4 How do I recruit an Apprentice? There are two ways to employ an apprentice: You can take on an apprentice through an Apprenticeship Training Agency (ATA), such as the National Skills Academy for Health Apprenticeship Training Agency. The apprentice will be employed by National Skills Academy for Health and be placed within your organisation, reducing the HR burden on your organisation and providing support throughout the full period of the apprenticeship for the employer and apprentice. You can take on an apprentice as your own employee. You will be responsible for line management, HR, contracts and all other responsibilities regarding the apprentice s employment. The training provider will help you with advertising a vacancy and shortlisting a candidate for employment. ATA employed apprenticeship route ( 1, VAT per annum cost) Apprentice host employer provides job description for ATA ATA advertises vacancy and draws up shortlist for employer ATA helps with interviews, carries out relevant employment checks (at host employer cost) provides contract for host employer and apprentice, engages training provider ATA pays apprentice and invoices the host employer for the wages + VAT on a monthly basis Full support provided for host employer and apprentice throughout the full period of the apprenticeship

5 Directly employed apprenticeship route Employer provides job description for training provider Training Provider advertises vacancy and draws up shortlist for employer Apprentice is employed for minimum of a 12 month period. Employer takes responsibility for contract and management of apprentice Please take a look at the links below, if you would like to find out more about apprenticeships and the support available for employers. Recruitment and Employing guidance Case studies and resources The National Skills Academy for Health Apprenticeship Training Agency To enquire about taking on an apprentice, please contact: Conrad Newbold Widening Participation Manager Health Education England, working across the West Midlands. Conrad.Newbold@hee.nhs.uk