What can Housing Apprenticeships do for your organisation? Apprenticeships are growing in popularity as employers see the benefits of employing young enthusiastic employees who are studying towards nationally recognised qualifications.
The Government fully supports the Apprenticeship Scheme and is increasing the funding in this area, giving you the opportunity to maximise your staff training and development.
A Housing Apprenticeship gives a young person the opportunity to work within your company whilst studying for a Level 2 Apprenticeship or a Level 3 Advanced Apprenticeship. Apprentices can be recruited on your behalf, or they can be taken from your existing pool of employees. What are the benefits to the organisation of employing apprentices?You employ a 16-24 year old who commits to a 12 to 24 month programme with training and support funded by the government. The apprentice does not have to work full time. The apprentice must be employed a minimum of 16 hours per week. The skills learnt benefit not only the apprentice but the entire workforce by increasing knowledge and skill levels. The apprentice gains real experience in the workplace whilst receiving comprehensive training and support in addition to a weekly wage.
How does the scheme work?Dutton Fisher Associates Ltd together with Key House Project will deliver the specialist training for the Housing Apprenticeship Scheme. City Training Services, who have 25 years experience in supporting a range of Apprenticeship Programmes, will guide you from advertisement and recruitment of suitable candidates, through to supporting the apprentice with one-to-one tutorials. The scheme itself is made up of the following elements: - A Chartered Institute of Housing qualification in Housing – either at Level 2 or 3, delivered in-house by qualified trainers with comprehensive experience of the housing sector.
- A City and Guilds NVQ in Housing either at Level 2 or 3 delivered in the work place with guidance and support provided by our NVQ Assessors.
- A Functional Skills assessment of Communication, Number and Information Technology skills.
- Completion of an Employer Rights and Responsibilities workbook.
What else do you need to know?We are able to deliver the Housing Apprenticeship Programme on a national basis. These Apprenticeship Programmes are funded and supported by City Training Services who have 25 years experience of supporting Apprenticeship Programmes. Training for 16-18 year olds is wholly funded and part funded for 19+ year olds.
Apprentices under 19 years old must be paid a minimum of £95 per week by the employer. Minimum wage applies for 19+ years old. Who do you contact for more information?Why not add a new dimension to your staff training and development. If you are interested in accessing the many benefits that the Apprenticeship Scheme can bring to your company please contact us for more information.
Dr Paul Dutton PhD
Director
Dutton Fisher Associates Ltd
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