BUILD YOUR BUSINESS WITH BMET APPRENTICES

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1 National BTEC Award for the Most Innovative Apprenticeship Provider (2013) BUILD YOUR BUSINESS WITH BMET APPRENTICES BUILD YOUR BUSINESS WITH BMET APPRENTICES

2 DO YOU WANT A HIGHLY MOTIVATED, WELL-TRAINED WORKFORCE? APPRENTICES COULD BE THE ANSWER We have chosen Birmingham Metropolitan College to be the national provider of apprenticeship training for our gas service engineers and we re impressed with the high standards of teaching and learning as well as the knowledge and experience of staff. Allan Ovington Regional Service Manager Worcester Bosch Group Apprenticeships are work based programmes designed by employers for employers. They will generate a committed and valuable workforce, reduce absence and provide you with the skills you need, when you need them. DID YOU KNOW? 92% of employers said that their Apprenticeship programme better motivated staff and improved job satisfaction 83% of employers who employ Apprentices rely on their Apprenticeship programme to provide the skilled workers that they need for the future There are over 85,000 employers offering Apprenticeships in more than 130,000 locations There are almost 200 frameworks suitable for hundreds of job roles Employers who take on a year old Apprentice only pay their salary. The Government will fund their training One in five employers are hiring more Apprentices to help them through the tough economic climate Apprentices are paid the national minimum wage on the appropriate apprenticeship scale. However most employers tend to pay more. 80% of those employers who employ Apprentices agree they make their workplace more productive 88% of employers who employ Apprentices believe that Apprenticeships lead to a more motivated and satisfied workforce Source: National Apprenticeship Service

3 Brilliant service lovely caring staff who do 110% to help and go out their way for customers, lovely caring atmosphere with a customer centred approach, staff are extremely knowledgeable and educated in advising the right medication or alternative. Asrar Din Belle Vue Pharmacy WHY WORK WITH BMET? Birmingham Metropolitan College has a long history of successful apprenticeship provision and last year won The Most Innovative Apprenticeship Provider of the Year awarded by BTEC. We currently work with over 800 employers including large international companies like Caterpillar, BMW and Samsung and medium sized regional businesses like K Drew and small businesses with 5 employees or less like Solihull Dental Practice. WE OFFER: Free training needs analysis Advice on writing apprenticeship job descriptions Posting of vacancies on the National Apprenticeship Service website The widest choice of Apprentices in the West Midlands Interview and assessment of potential apprentices Free health and safety check Excellent teaching and assessment Use of award winning facilities Flexible management and delivery of training Apprentice progress reviews Help with funding and paperwork

4 WHAT APPRENTICESHIPS DO WE OFFER? Whatever your business sector, we have the right Apprenticeship for you: ART & DESIGN Design BUSINESS, MANAGEMENT & LEADERSHIP Accounting Business Administration Providing Financial Services Team Leading CONSTRUCTION Bricklaying Carpentry & Joinery Gas Plumbing & Green Technologies Bench Joinery Plastering Site Carpentry Painting & Decorating ENGINEERING, ELECTRICAL & AUTOMOTIVE Electrical & Electronic Servicing Electrical Installation Engineering Maintenance Operations Motor Vehicle HAIR & BEAUTY Hairdressing/Barbering HEALTH, SOCIAL CARE & EARLY YEARS Childcare/Early Years Health & Social Care HORTICULTURE & LAND BASED Arboriculture Horticulture Horse Care Countryside & Environment Land Based Service Engineering Sports Turf Landscaping HOSPITALITY Hospitality & Catering IT IT & Telecommunications MEDICAL & DENTAL Dental Nursing Laboratory Technician Pharmacy Training SERVICE & LOGISTICS Facilities Services Facilities Management Housing Customer Service Environmental Services/ Cleaning Warehousing SPORT Exercise & Fitness

5 HOW EASY IS IT TO FIND AN APPRENTICE? WHAT ELSE DO I NEED TO KNOW ABOUT APPRENTICESHIPS? At BMet we provide you with your own Apprenticeship Advisor who will assist you every step of the way. We offer a simple 6 step programme designed to take all the pressure out of recruiting an apprentice: 1. Meet with an Apprenticeships Advisor from the College. 2. Together you will decide on the job description, salary and working hours. 3. The Apprenticeship Advisor will draft a recruitment advert which you will approve. 4. The Apprenticeship Advisor will pre-screen all applicants and provide you with a shortlist. 5. You will select which candidates you want to interview. 6. You complete the interviews and your Apprenticeship Advisor meets with you to complete all necessary paperwork. Quite simply, it s a job with the added bonus of training and qualifications built in. The apprentice becomes your employee for the duration of their study (usually months), so you get an extra pair of hands for around 170 per week and the Government pays for the training. It s a win win situation. WHAT DOES IT INVOLVE? All apprenticeships include five elements: 1. The work part (a minimum of 30 hours per week). 2. The study part (most attend college 1 day per week). 3. Maths, English and IT skills (the emphasis on each will depend on job role). 4. Interpersonal skills like team working, communication and time management. 5. Employment responsibilities and rights.

6 QUICK GUIDE TO APPRENTICESHIPS AS AN EMPLOYER YOU WHAT WE DO HOW MUCH WILL THE APPRENTICESHIP TRAINING PROGRAMME COST? Employ the Apprentice for a minimum of 30 hours per week and pay at least the national minimum wage Induct the Apprentice and support their on the job learning, utilising the existing skills and knowledge within the workforce Will be involved in reviewing the progress of the Apprentice Identify the Apprenticeship that fits your business requirements Help recruit your Apprentice Develop a training plan which reflects the Apprentice and employer requirements Review and test the progress of the Apprentice and provide feedback Provide a progress update each time our assessor visits your apprentice in the workplace We have a dedicated Apprenticeship Business Advisor to give you advice and support throughout The Government fully funds apprenticeship training for employees aged between Apprentices are paid the national minimum wage on the appropriate apprenticeship scale, apprentices aged 19 and not in their first year are entitled to national minimum wage on a higher scale. However most employers tend to pay more. Our Business Development Advisors will be happy to discuss this with you.

7 For further information on building your business with Apprentices Please contact T W bmetc.ac.uk E [email protected]