Understand the benefits of apprenticeships and how we can support you along the way
Apprenticeships help businesses to attract and retain employees with potential, expanding workplace diversity and benefiting the local community and wider economy. By learning at work, apprentices can develop the knowledge and skills demanded by specific roles whilst learning the latest techniques and technology.
What do I need to know?
- To offer apprenticeships, you'll need to provide your apprentices with a formal contract of employment and pay them a salary that's at least the same as the minimum wage. The contract will need to be long enough to cover the duration of the apprenticeship programme, including the EPA period
- Apprentices must spend at least 20% of their contracted hours in learning, usually away from their normal day-to-day work environment. This also applies in periods when they won't be attending taught sessions at the university, such as during the summer break.
- To be eligible for an apprenticeship, apprentices need to meet the requirements of the funding rules, which currently include, having lived in the UK/EEA for three years prior to the start of their apprenticeship, they must spend 50% of their working time in England and they must also have the right to work in the UK.
- We'll carry out an initial assessment with apprentices to ensure they meet the level of English and Maths required to complete the degree. We offer extra support to apprentices with learning difficulties, and all apprentices get access to personal and academic support services.