1. University of Warwick – 5 steps to an apprenticeship
5. Achievement
Apprentice, manager and learning provider agree timing of the end-point assessment (NB at least the minimum duration as set out in the specific standard which will be a minimum of 12 months)
End-point assessment is arranged
Assessment of achievement
Celebrate success
4. Progress
Apprentices are supported in following a learning plan agreed with their line manager and learning provider
80% of learning is done on the job
20% of learning is done off-the-job. The learning plan should set out what that means (eg college attendance, online learning, assignments) and how time will be recorded
Mentors should be in place to support apprentices’ learning
Apprentice, manager and learning provider agree formal progress-review points
Departments notify LDC on if there are any changes so that payments to the provider can be paused or halted promptly if necessary
Line managers
Consider apprenticeships as a way of filling skills gaps, widening the recruitment pool, improving retention and succession planning
Staff
Consider an apprenticeship through PDR as part of their development or career planning
Agree plans with line manager
3. Set up
All apprentices must have a contract of employment (contracts do not change for existing members of staff)
All apprentices must sign an Apprenticeship Agreement which states the apprenticeship being undertaken
A final price is negotiated between the University and the provider, taking into account the apprentice’s existing skills and preferred delivery method
The contract must reflect agreements with provider and must be cleared with the central contracting team, including FP11 and signature process
Pass apprenticeship details to LDC for adding to the University's levy account
2. Provision
Choose an apprenticeship provider.
Check the IfA website to see which providers deliver your chosen standard
The provider must be on the Register of Apprenticeship Training Providers
Provision should be procured in line with the University’s own rules, ideally through a call-off contract or framework agreement
Choose an end-point assessor. EPAs must be on the Register of End Point Assessment Organisations
1. Planning
Secure approval for an apprenticeship:
ARC or approval to appoint for new recruits
line manager support (including backfill arrangements) for existing staff
Recruit an apprentice if filling a vacancy (apprenticeship providers can help with this)
Choose an apprenticeship Standard. HR advisers / LDC can help identify relevant Standards