Building the Construction Workforce of Tomorrow
Learning World Academies, Apprenticeship Plus Explained:
At Learning World Academies, our dedicated resources are designed to support you and the apprentice. We work closely with you to identify and agree your needs, allowing us to offer the best solution.
Our support officers work with you to identify any skills gaps you might have and agree a candidate profile. We’ll then recruit candidates that match the profile. Through a stringent and thorough process, we identify the apprentice’s skills and register these in relevant trades. As we recruit all year round we have the flexibility to meet the requirements of your business. Once the most suitable candidate has been identified, they then join your workforce as an apprentice. We handle all of their training requirements, working with you to make sure the training is appropriate and tailored to your needs.
Apprenticeships available in:
- Site Carpentry
- Construction Operations
- Bricklaying
“I have found the trainees sent to me by Learning World Academies to be reliable and honest young people. What they may have lacked in terms of know-how and experience, they have made up for in enthusiasm and attitude.”
Graeme Smith, GS Builders
How does it work?
Initially the apprentice completes a six week induction at their local Learning World Academy. The aim of the induction is to prepare the apprentice for entering the construction environment and covers:
- Health and Safety
- NVQ Induction
- Expectations in the Workplace
- Employment Rights and Responsibilities
- Equality and Diversity
During the induction, apprentices are given basic construction skills in their chosen trade, covering use of tools on site, how to use tools safely, manual handling and safe storage. All apprentices are CSCS Health and Safety tested and are assessed for literacy and numeracy skills, and give additional support if needed.
To achieve qualification all individuals must pass their technical certificate and any other short training programme within the framework. Technical input is delivered at the Training Academy by qualified instructors and depending on your requirements; the apprentice can attend Training Academy either as a block placement or as a day release programme.
As the apprentices’ employer, it may be that the apprentice isn’t required on your site due to a project completion or temporary downturn in work. Should this be the case, the apprentice can return to the local HB Academy or undertake work placements with other employers.
Through every step our placement officers ensure that the apprentices and your requirements are being met.
At a Glance
- Employer led approach
- We work with you to offer the best solution
- We identify the most suitable candidate for your business
- We train and assess, supporting the apprentice through to qualification
- Rolling recruitment
APPRENTICESHIP FUNDING EXPLAINED
If you currently pay a levy to ConstructionSkills then you are eligible to claim ConstructionSkills Training grants for your apprentice.
The grant supports the following training and achievements:
- Registration on the approved apprenticeship scheme.
- Off the job attendance to the training academy.
- Achievement of National Vocational Qualification.
- Achievement of an Apprenticeship Framework.
The grants payable depend upon which route the apprentice follows. Grants are subject to change, and to find out the latest information please contact us
If an apprentice is either dismissed, or leaves the training programme or your employment, you must inform your local ConstructionSkills office immediately.
“I’ve had Learning World apprentices for 18 months now and I have found them to be enthusiastic, keen to learn new skills and gain real experience”
Dave Redmile, Danton Homes
SUMMARY
- Recruitment and selection undertaken in partnership with HBT Learning World Academies and client
- Client employs the apprentice.
- Alternate placements / further placement.
- Block or day release at training academy.
- Flexible approach – on site when you need them.
- Programme completed in 48 - 60 weeks.
At a Glance:
- We listen to your requirements and put together a solution.
- We identify the most promising candidates.
- You select the candidate right for you.
- We induct and provide a thorough grounding in site essentials.
- We arrange work placements to suit your work schedule or arrange placements at other sites.
- We conduct regular assessments and monitoring.
- We arrange and register all necessary paperwork for qualifications, H&S and CSCS.
- We support you in grant claims.
APPRENTICES ARE GOOD FOR YOUR BUSINESS!
Did you know…?
- One in five employers are hiring more apprentices to help them through the tough economic climate.
- Over 80% of customers favour using a company which takes on apprentices.
- 88% of employers who employ apprentices believe that apprenticeships lead to a more motivated and satisfied workforce.
- Apprentices provide a cost effective resource - they are passionate about their trade.
