Considering whether or not to take on an apprentice can be a challenging or daunting process, especially when you don’t know what to expect. BizSmart Select Member Nik Wall of LMPQ explains.

There is a link at the end of this deck to the associated blog and webinar recording.

Considering Hiring an

Apprentice?

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Apprenticeships- A Rough Guide

It’s not just about making tea

Nik Wall

What we’ll cover today

• What is an apprenticeship?• The benefits of taking an apprentice on• Are you right for an apprentice?• What to look for in an apprentice• Training providers- they’re not all the same!

What is an Apprenticeship?

“It is a job with training. Being an apprentice means that you have a job that includes gaining recognised qualifications and essential skills whilst you are 

working and earning a wage.”

• Take 1 to 4 years to complete depending on their level• Four Levels- Intermediate, Advanced, Higher & Degree• Applicants must be 16+• Generally work on a “day release” basis

Benefits of employing an apprentice• Help reduce skill shortage• Reduce staff turnover• Increase productivity• Your customers will like it• ROI• Reduced wage cost• Small business + Graduate/ Experienced staff = Hit to profits • Free Training• No recruitment fee

Are you right for one another?Are you right for them?

• Cheap labour vs. ROI- Experience for trainee money • Begrudge the “day release”• Lone working/ No mentor

• Empower people• Give someone a chance• Invest in your next generation of staff

What to look for in an apprenticeThings to consider 

• Can they get to you?- How much will it cost• Job spec’s• Personality fit- What’s your business like

Interviewing

• How long• Competency based questioning

- “The 3 Q’s”• Testing• Work trials

Training Providers- what to look forThings to consider

• How well do they know their candidates- What “vetting” process do they use• Helpful vs. In it for the money- IAG• Do you like them?

BizSmart aims to help business owners of small and medium sized businesses to create value and scale their businesses through sound practical business support by providing insight, Clarity combined with a real determination to help you succeed.  

You can access webinars and presentations like this and more besides through our SmartRoom service here

You can read the associated blog and listen to a live recording of this presentation by clicking here

You can read Nik’s profile here 

•Need a sounding board for your ideas?•Need to know what to prioritise?•Want someone to challenge your assumptions?

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