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Apprenticeships

With the fight for talent becoming more and more difficult what better way is there than to develop your own. Accessing apprenticeship funding and training to support your existing staff is a fantastic way to add new skills and boost motivation and retention.

Today Employers can use funds in their digital account or access government co-investment support to train any eligible individual to undertake an apprenticeship at a higher level than a qualification they already hold, including a previous apprenticeship.

The apprenticeship must be linked to their job, the learning must be materially different to any qualifications they already hold and you must evidence that the apprenticeship is supporting the apprentice to acquire new skills and knowledge.

End
Point
Assessment

The end-point assessment is separate to any qualifications or other assessment that the apprentice may undertake during training. The apprentice will not be able to achieve the apprenticeship without passing the end-point assessment. The assessment should include a minimum of two different assessment methods. End point assessments give assurance that the apprentice possesses the knowledge, skills and behaviours to be fully competent in the occupation. End point assessments are undertaken by an independent third party who has had not been involved in the training or line management of the apprentice, and who is on the Register of Apprenticeship Assessment Organisations.

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What are apprenticeships?
An apprenticeship is a way for anyone in employment aged 16 or over to gain new skills and qualifications whilst working. Hiring apprentices helps businesses to grow their talent and develop a motivated, skilled and qualified workforce.
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How long do they take?
By embracing a modular approach with Skills4Stem, you can gain a qualification anywhere between 12 months and 24 months depending on the course you take.
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Who are they for?
Apprenticeships are suitable for both new employees as well as for existing staff. Even those who already hold a degree can benefit from accessing apprenticeship funding to gain new skills.
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A unique way to learn
Most of the training is on-the-job at an employer’s premises, working with a mentor to learn job-specific skills in the workplace. Off-the-job training is provided by Skills4Stem and may be delivered through a blended approach including day release, block release and online/remote learning.

Levy and non-levy payers

Levy Payers
The apprenticeship levy only affects organisations with a pay bill of more than £3m. It is calculated based on the total annual UK pay bill and the percentage of employees living in England. The vast majority of employers will not be eligible to pay the levy and these employers will continue to benefit from generous government support to pay for apprenticeship training.
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Non-Levy Payers
Employers who do not pay the levy, and those who want to invest more in training than they have available in their digital accounts, benefit from significant government funding to support their commitment to apprenticeships. Non-Levy paying employers will make a financial contribution called ‘co-investment’. This is calculated based on the government investing 95% of the cost of the apprenticeship training and the employer investing 5%.

Courses available

  • Digital
  • Smart Home
  • Quantity Surveying
  • Construction
  • Engineering
  • Building Services
  • HND
  • HNC
  • Level 3 Smart Home Technician

    The Level 3 Smart Home Technician course allows for the integration of humans and technology.

    Digital

    Smart Home

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    Level 4 Quantity Surveying

    A quantity surveyor is responsible for assessing the requirements and feasibility of a building project and procuring the materials and labour needed.

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    Level 4 Construction Design and Build

    The Level 4 Construction Design and Build Technician course leads to job roles like Assistant Coordinator, Design and Build Coordinator, or Design Manager.

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    Level 4 Construction Site Supervisor

    A Construction Site Supervisor manages and oversees the activities and personnel on a construction site, so that a project is run correctly to schedule and safely.

    Construction

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    Level 4 Construction Site Engineering Technician

    The Level 4 Construction Site Engineering Technician course is associated with the dimensional control and application of engineering solutions.

    Construction

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    Level 4 Construction Site Engineering Technician

    Level 3 Digital Engineering Technician

    A Digital Engineering Technician works with other engineers and specialists to provide detailed digital solutions for construction projects.

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    Level 3 Building Services Design Technician

    Building Services Design Technicians provide assistance to engineers and construction professionals

    Building Services

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    Level 3 Building Services Engineering

    Building Service Engineering Technicians are responsible for the general performance of a building.

    Building Services

    Engineering

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    Level 4 Building Services Engineering Technician

    A Building Services Engineering Technician designs, installs and maintains key building systems such as water, gas, electricity and air conditioning.

    Building Services

    Engineering

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    Level 3 Civil Engineering Technician

    A Civil Engineering Technician provides technical support on a wide range of construction projects within infrastructure and the built environment.

    Engineering

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    HND in Construction and the Built Environment

    Select one of our built environment specialist pathways including Construction Management, Civil Engineering, Building Services Engineering (HVAC or Electrical), Architectural Technician and Quantity Surveying.

    Construction

    HND

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    HNC in Construction and the Built Environment

    Select one of our built environment specialist pathways including Construction Management, Civil Engineering, Building Services Engineering (HVAC or Electrical), Architectural Technician and Quantity Surveying.

    Construction

    HNC

    HNC in Construction and the Built Environment