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2 Contents (click to view) Introduction What are apprenticeships? What are the benefits? What does a retail apprenticeship include? Retail apprenticeships on offer Free apprentice recruitment service Training for existing staff Eligibility Paying your apprentice FAQ s 81% 81% of employers said that apprentices increased overall productivity 214 The average productivity increase per week is 214 per apprentice 2 3

3 What are apprenticeships? 59% 59% of businesses say they benefit from lower training costs Apprenticeships are government funded work-based training programmes to help give your staff the sustainable skills they need to succeed whilst working for you and in the retail industry. They are designed to meet the needs and requirements of your business and are role relevant, meaning that individuals will put their skills into practice in the workplace daily whilst gaining nationally recognised qualifications. They are fully funded by the Government and the costs go towards a full 12 month training and support package provided by Lifetime Training to ensure your staff gain the qualification at the end. What are the benefits? Apprenticeships are fast becoming one of the most favourable routes for building successful, dedicated and motivated work forces. Since 2015 the Government has allocated large funds into apprenticeships and has made a commitment of 3 million new apprenticeship starts in England between 2015 and The aim is to encourage more young people aged and 24+ to consider apprenticeships as a viable and respected training route into employment which not only gives them a nationally recognised qualification but also helps them to build lasting skills for a long and successful career. Government funding allows employers like you to take on an apprentice at no extra cost, you just pay their wages. Apprenticeships are proving hugely valuable to employers as they help to improve staff skills, customer service and staff retention and help your business and team to flourish. These are all critical attributes of a successful company. This guide aims to give you all the information you will need to help you make an informed decision about hiring an apprentice or nominating an existing staff member to start one of our nationally recognised retail qualifications. 81% of consumers favour using a company which takes on apprentices Benefits of apprenticeships in the retail industry; Improved staff retention Increased staff productivity Improved customer service Improved skills and knowledge Enhanced profitability Greater staff job satisfaction A cost-free recruitment solution 83% of businesses that employ apprentices rely on them to provide the skilled workers that they need for the future What does a retail apprenticeship include? Benefits of apprenticeships to staff working in the retail industry; Gain nationally recognised qualifications Improve their skills and knowledge Enhance their career options within your business Take on new challenges Learn at their own pace A National Vocational Qualification (NVQ) Technical training certificate at Level 2 or 3 Functional Skills in Maths, English and ICT Personal Learning and Thinking Skills The embedding of your brand standards, processes and in house staff training 92% 92% of employers said that apprenticeships lead to a more motivated and satisfied workforce Retail apprenticeships on offer We offer apprenticeships to support the following job roles: Sales Advisors/Assistant Stockroom Assistants Customer Advisors Visual Merchandisers Supervisor/Team Leader Our retail apprenticeships provide the skills, knowledge and experience your staff need to progress in the industry, anywhere from a fashion outlet, cinema, high-street shop, small local service store to a global supermarket. 75% 75% of employers have their former apprentices still working for them 4 5

4 Free apprentice recruitment service Lifetime Training can offer you a free service to provide work-ready candidates with the motivation and potential to make a real difference to your business. How does it work? Lifetime identifies entry level vacancies We will advertise the vacancy, pre-screen candidates and provide CVs for your consideration You employ the apprentice and pay at least an apprenticeship wage for the duration of their training We provide on-going training and support for the length of your employees apprenticeship training Training for existing staff You let us know if you have a member of staff that would like to do an apprenticeship and we will contact them to sign them up Once signed up, all apprentices work towards a nationally recognised apprenticeship qualification Depending on the learner, this programme will take at least 12 months to complete A Lifetime trainer will visit learners on a regular basis throughout their programme observing the apprentice working, completing tests, or marking written work that has been completed Each visit will be agreed with the Store Manager or designated person and planned around staff rotas The learner and line manager will receive helpful feedback after each visit. This review will take minutes and will identify progress and agree learning and tasks to be completed by the apprentice for the next visit Each learner will be given work to complete between visits, requiring two to three hours of their own time, but the majority of assessment will be completed through observations of the learner in their role The assessor, learner and manager formally review progress every 12 weeks Eligibility Apprenticeships are subject to funding availability and can be applied for by employees aged Employment must be for at least 16 hours per week, except where the apprentice cannot complete the full 30 hours. In these cases employment must be for more than16 hours a week, and the qualification will take longer Employees must not hold an HND, degree or equivalent Level 4 qualification, or be in another form of education e.g. college or university Candidate must have lived within the UK or EU for the last three years and have the right to remain indefinitely Paying your apprentice A national minimum wage for apprentices of 3.30 applies to all apprentices aged under 19 and those aged 19 or over in the first year of their apprenticeship. FAQ s Do I receive any monetary incentives to take on an apprentice? No, you will not receive a direct monetary incentive to take on apprentices. However, apprenticeship training costs are subsidised in full, or in part, by the government and lifetime training. Is there a cost for employers? Like all employees, apprentices must receive a wage. The national minimum wage for apprentices is 3.30 Per hour which should be paid for the length of apprenticeship training. Employers should also be prepared to invest in supervision, support and mentoring as a vital part in getting the most out of any apprenticeship programme. Existing staff should remain on their current wage prior to starting the apprenticeship programme. What are my responsibilities as the employer? As with all employees, you are responsible for providing a contract of employment, inducting the apprentice and ensuring their health and safety at all times whilst in work. Do I have to give my apprentice holidays? Like other employees, apprentices must be given at least 20 days paid holiday per year. Do apprentices pay tax and national insurance? As is the case of all employees aged over 16, apprentices must still pay tax and national insurance on their income. What are apprentice s insured to carry out? Like all your employees, apprentices should be covered under employer insurance. What do I do if I have someone who would like to complete a qualification? Give lifetime training a call and let us do the hard work for you. We will meet with you and your member of staff to discuss next steps and check their eligibility. Tel: info@lifetimetraining.co.uk If you don t have any staff in a position to do an apprenticeship but would like to find out about our free apprentice recruitment service call us on: Tel: apprenticerecruitment@lifetimetraining.co.uk This wage applies to time working, plus time spent training as part of an apprenticeship. If an existing member of staff decides to become an apprentice and is on a higher wage, the employer must continue to pay that for the remainder of the training or until the apprentice becomes eligible for the full national minimum wage. 67% of consumers agreed that offering apprenticeships is a key part of a company s contribution to society Creates good news stories as apprenticeships provide positive impact on local employment Consumers are willing to pay a price premium if that company are investing in local jobs and skills through apprenticeships 6 7

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