What training will I need to provide for apprentices?
Your apprentice will receive two types of training: 'on the job' training delivered by you, and 'off the job' training delivered by the University.
On the job apprenticeship training
You'll need to provide your apprentice with training and supervision to embed the skills, knowledge, and behaviours of the apprenticeship. You should also support your apprentice in other ways including:
- an induction
- mentoring to monitor progression, regularly review their skills, and give support
- networking opportunities
- performance reviews
- mental health and wellbeing support.
Off the job apprenticeship training
This is delivered during your apprentice's normal working hours and they must spend at least 20% of this time completing it. The timings can be flexible and doesn't necessarily have to mean one day out of the workplace per week. Training can take place:
- at the apprentice's place of work
- on a placement within another organisation or department
- at a training provider, college, or university
- online
- a combination of these options.
This training will teach your apprentice the knowledge, skills, and behaviours set out in the apprenticeship standard so they can achieve occupational competence.
Find out more about training apprentices.