Glass & Fenestration Training Solutions Limited Prospectus ‘Educating beyond the classroom’
2 CONTENTS Welcome To GFTS Ltd. 3 Apprenticeships 4 Apprenticeship Journey 5 Areas We Cover 6 What is an Apprenticeship? 7 GFTS Support 8-9 Progression Chart 10 GFTS Apprenticeships 11 Glass 12-13 Manufacturing & Engineering 14 Construction 15-16 Business & Professional Services 17-21 Health & Social Care 22-25 Short Courses 26-27 Commercial Courses 28-29 Alternate Provision 30-31 Building Our Skills 32 Feedback 33 Apprenticeship FAQ’s 34-35 How To Apply 36 Alternate Provision Page 30-31 Short or Commercial Courses Page 26-29 Apprenticeships Page 11-25
Specialists in qualifications for the Glass, Glazing and Fenestration Industries on a national scale, we pride ourselves on the quality of the training we deliver. Our range of training courses are ideal for meeting the needs of your entire workforce, whether this is training new employees or up-skilling existing staff. At GFTS we emphasise the importance of a ‘Train, Gain & Retain’ attitude to the learning and make every effort to deliver industry recognised qualifications in an effective and bespoke manner. WELCOME TO GFTS 3 Although our industry speciality is in the delivery of Fenestration Training, our assessors are each skilled in their own specialist discipline. We offer many more options including Health & Social Care, Manufacturing, Construction and Business. In addition to this in April 2023 we opened the GFTS Skills Academy to meet the growing need of young people to experience and develop skills that they are not able to access in the traditional mainstream curriculum. Much of the training we offer can be delivered as a standalone NVQ or offered as part of an Apprenticeship, the choice is yours to make. With over 13 years of experience in delivery, our ability to provide advice and guidance is second-to-none; we are certain that we can help you to make an informed and effective choice.
GFTS Ltd. have a direct contract with the ESFA to offer apprenticeships to small-to-medium sized employers, as well as to larger levy paying employers. All our apprenticeships are mentor led which helps apprentices to develop skills and behaviours over the duration of their apprenticeship. Our assessors carry out sessions every 10-12 weeks to help with completing the knowledge elements, as well as carrying out observations and site/factory visits to collect evidence for the apprentice’s course. ALL our qualifications are delivered at the employer's site, which means there is no need to travel to college or spend any days away from site. This gives you as employers the best flexibility, meaning your apprentice can work, learn and earn all at the same time. APPRENTICESHIPS 4 We can also support Maths & English requirements Earn and learn at the same time Additional support available through online learning Although duration can vary depending on the qualification and level of apprenticeship, we will be there to support you every step of the way. Whether you’re an employer just starting the process, or an existing employer looking to advertise or upskill, we can help with every step of the process. The apprentices have full support from GFTS Ltd. with our Safezone app, learner bulletins and regular contact where we make sure that they recieve the best possible outcome from their apprenticeship. GFTS Ltd are proud to have received a ‘Good’ Ofsted rating
Apprenticeship Journey 5 Enquire with us via phone, email or on our website Set up as an apprentice employer Set up your Apprenticeship Service Account Advertise for an apprentice (Optional) Start the enrolment process for an apprentice Once the apprentice(s) are enrolled, they start their apprenticeship Maths & English is included if necessary Duration of apprenticeship spent learning with mentor and assessor Apprentice completes EPA and receives certificates Apprentice prepares for End Point Assessment (EPA)
AREAS WE COVER 6 GFTS provide apprenticeships covering the whole of England. Our tutors all have first-hand experience within their sector and deliver skills and knowledge sessions either face-to-face or virtually. Our fully qualified assessment team can ensure that your workforce is trained to accepted industry standards. We can also deliver commercial qualifications in Wales and Scotland.
WHAT IS AN APPRENTICESHIP? 7 All our apprenticeships are completed at your workplace, with no need to attend any college days or to travel to other places. Apprenticeships require a minimum of 30 working hours per week GFTS offer progression to higher level apprenticeships As well as providing apprenticeships, we also deliver commercial courses such as NVQs Health and Safety qualifications and Continued Competency Updates. Many of our apprentices gain full time positions once they have completed their qualification or look to go onto the next level qualification GFTS offer 20+ different apprenticeship pathways. As the leading training provider in the Glass, and Fenestration Industry, GFTS Ltd can offer a higher quality of training than many of its competitors. We can help with recruitment, at no additional cost. We advertise using the government apprenticeship website and pre-vet applications to help you find the best candidate for your role Our apprenticeships are suitable for anyone 16 and over, that have finished secondary school. Including adults and those already in employment. Apprentices can earn whilst they learn Apprenticeships can last anywhere from 12-36 months. this provides the apprentice with a qualification and practical, on-the-job experience whilst cost-effectively providing you with loyal employees to fill a skills gap Our apprenticeships are mentor led
GFTS Support 8 Our GFTS Safezone App has been developed in-house. This app allows learners to quickly, discretely, and safely report any safeguarding concerns that you might have to our safeguarding officers. This means that issues can be handled correctly, and as quickly as possible, to help ensure your safety. Our learner bulletin is a newsletter we send out every quarter with latest information to help support apprentices through their apprenticeship and day to day life. Careers Advice Additionality Our personal development and regionalised prevent workbooks have been designed and created to help support apprentices both in their job roles and in day-to-day life. Our assessors support apprentices with careers guidance and information throughout their apprenticeship, informing them of what is available after completion of their qualification including what next steps can be taken for career progression.
GFTS Support 9 The Disability Confident scheme supports employers to make the most of the talents disabled people can bring to their workplace. Disability Confident employers of all sizes can: • Challenge attitudes towards disability • Help to increase understanding of disabilities • Remove barriers to disabled people and those with long-term health conditions • Ensure that disabled people have equal opportunity to fulfil their potential and realise their aspirations As a Disability Confident Committed Employer, we have committed to: • Ensure our recruitment process is inclusive and accessible • Support any existing employees who acquire a disability or long-term health condition, enabling them to stay in work • Offer interviews to disabled people who meet the minimum criteria for the job • Anticipate and provide reasonable adjustments as required • Complete at least one activity that will make a difference for disabled people
Level 6 Degree Apprenticeship Route Commercial NVQ’s / Short Courses Progression Chart 10 Level 5 Level 6 App Foundation Degree Level 4 NVQ Level 3 NVQ Level 2 NVQ Level 1 Certificate Award in Health & Safety (Construction) Level 5 App Level 4 App Level 3 App Level 2 App Undergraduate Degree A Levels GCSE 4-9 Level 4 Level 3 Level 2 Level 1
GFTS APPRENTICESHIPS
12 Glass LEVEL 2 ESTIMATED 18 MONTHS The Level 2 Apprenticeship Standard in Fenestration Fabrication will help to train an employee to manufacture various fenestration products such as conservatory roofing, curtain walls, glazed doors, glazed screening, roof lanterns, roof lights, patent/slope glazing, secondary glazing, shop fronts and windows. A fabricator will usually specialise in a particular material – aluminium, timber, steel or uPVC and a range of products. They will learn to cut and assemble profiles together, depending on the product they may add glass units, ancillary items and weatherproofing. F e n e s t r a t i o n F a b r i c a t o r Typical job roles: • Aluminium/uPVC fabricator • Double glazing window factory fabricator • Fabricator • Production operative • Windows/doors fabricator The Level 2 Apprenticeship Standard in Fenestration Installation will help to train an employee to be able to work in both the new build and refurbishment construction sector, installing a range of products including: windows, doors, bi-fold doors either in homes and public houses through to large new build office and housing developments. Installers work with a broad range of materials (e.g. PVC-U, aluminium, steel, timber and composite) and a wide variety of building structures and building methods. Typical job roles: • Fenestration installer • Window & door installer • Window fitter • Window installer F e n e s t r a t i o n I n s t a l l e r LEVEL 2 ESTIMATED 18 MONTHS
Glass 13 C u r t a i n W a l l I n s t a l l a t i o n The Level 3 Apprenticeship Standard in Curtain Wall Installation will help to train an employee to install curtain wall systems to form all or part of the external covering of a building. Curtain wall systems are structurally capable of spanning multiple floors. The installation process includes fixing of the primary system, securing the infill materials and applying all the perimeter abutment products following guidelines and systems’ manuals. Typical job roles: • Curtain wall installer • External building envelope installer • Façade installer LEVEL 3 ESTIMATED 21 MONTHS
14 Manufacturing & Engineering The Level 2 Apprenticeship Standard in Lean Manufacturing will help to train an employee to carry out their work safely and meet the exacting quality standards demanded in a fast paced and efficient processing environment and develop into a multi-skilled operator through process ownership. A lean manufacturing operative can be required to carry out manufacturing activities on multiple products with different specification variants within a high-volume environment. Typical job roles: • Team Member Production • Manufacturing Production Operative • Manufacturing Assembly Operative • Manufacturing Inspection/Quality Assurance Operative • Manufacturing Logistics Operative • Manufacturing Material Handling Operative • Manufacturing Process/Finishing Operative The Level 3 Apprenticeship Standard ‘Maintenance and Operations Engineering Technician’ will help to train an employee to maintain the safety, integrity and effective operation of plant and equipment in industries that are part of the national infrastructure engineering sector, such as electricity generating & oil and gas refining. Typical job roles: • Electrical Technicians • Mechanical Technicians • Control and Instrumentation Technicians • Wind Turbine Technicians • Electrical System and Process Control Technicians • Electromechanical Technicians • Plant Operations Technicians L e a n M a n u f a c t u r i n g O p e r a t i v e M a i n t e n a n c e & O p e r a t i o n s E n g i n e e r i n g T e c h n i c i a n LEVEL 2 ESTIMATED 15 MONTHS LEVEL 3 ESTIMATED 36 MONTHS
Construction 15 C o n s t r u c t i o n S i t e S u p e r v i s o r The Level 4 Apprenticeship Standard for Construction Site Supervisor will help to train an employee to be able to supervise specialist contractors and workers on construction projects. This can include: The control of health and safety standards on construction projects, Recording, control and reporting of progress on a construction project, The minimisation of the environmental impact of construction projects, Control of quality of works on a construction project & Assisting commercial staff with the monitoring of costs on a construction project Typical job roles: • Assistant Site Manager • Assistant Supervisor • Construction Site Supervisor LEVEL 4 ESTIMATED 36 MONTHS
16 Construction Typical job roles: • Ceiling/suspended ceiling fixer • Drylining fixer • Interior systems operative • Modular demountable partition installer • Operable partitioner installer The Level 2 Apprenticeship Standard in Carpentry and Joinery will help to train an employee to be able to work with wood-based materials and associated products to create and install building components. This typically involves shaping and cutting materials, installing finished materials like partitions, doors, staircases, window frames, mouldings, timber floor coverings and erecting structural components such as floor joists and roofs. All work needs to be carried out safely, using the appropriate tools and to the quality specified. This occupation includes two different options and people will either work on a construction site as a Site Carpenter or in a workshop as an Architectural Joiner. Typical job roles: • Architectural joiner • Site carpenter I n t e r i o r S y s t e m s I n s t a l l e r C a r p e n t r y & J o i n e r y The Level 2 Apprenticeship Standard for Interior Systems Installer will help to train an employee to install, repair and maintain various elements of the internal structure of a building to a high standard. (e.g. ceilings above and walls around the structure.) This is a core and options standard with two pathway routes you can choose either; Drylining-methods to install different drylining systems that form the walls and rooms within a building, often used to hide wires and pipes whilst improving acoustics and create space for insulation or Ceiling and Partitions - incorporates different ceiling and partition systems within a building. Used to provide different types of working environments, taking account of lighting and other fixtures. LEVEL 2 ESTIMATED 24 MONTHS LEVEL 2 ESTIMATED 24 MONTHS
Business & Professional Services 17 B u s i n e s s A d m i n i s t r a t i o n The Level 3 Apprenticeship Standard in Business Administration will help to train an employee to work independently or as part of a team and will involve developing, implementing, maintaining and improving administrative services. Business administrators develop key skills and behaviours to support their own progression towards management responsibilities. The responsibilities of the role are to support and engage with different parts of the organisation and interact with internal or external customers. With a focus on adding value, the role of business administrator contributes to the efficiency of an organisation, through support of functional areas, working across teams and resolving issues as requested. The flexibility and responsiveness required allows the apprentice to develop a wide range of skills. Typical job role: • Business Administrator LEVEL 3 ESTIMATED 18 MONTHS
18 Business & Professional Services The Level 3 Apprenticeship Standard in Team Leading or Supervising will help to train an employee to take on a first line management role, with operational and project responsibilities or responsibility for managing a team to deliver a clearly defined outcome. They provide direction, instructions and guidance to ensure the achievement of set goals. Specific responsibilities will vary but are likely to include: Supporting, managing and developing team members, managing projects, planning and monitoring workloads and resources, delivering operational plans, resolving problems, and building relationships internally and externally. Typical job roles: • Supervisor • Team leader • Project officer • Shift supervisor • Foreperson • Shift manager The Level 5 Apprenticeship Standard for Operations Manager will help to train an employee to manages teams and/or projects, and achieving operational or departmental goals and objectives, as part of the delivery of the organisations strategy. They are accountable to a more senior manager or business owner. Key responsibilities may include creating and delivering operational plans, managing projects, leading and managing teams, managing change, financial and resource management, talent management, coaching and mentoring. Typical job roles: • Operations Manager • Regional Manager • Divisional Manager • Department Manager • Specialist Managers T e a m L e a d e r o r S u p e r v i s o r O p e r a t i o n s M a n a g e r LEVEL 3 ESTIMATED 15 MONTHS LEVEL 5 ESTIMATED 36 MONTHS
19 Q u a l i t y P r a c t i t i o n e r The Level 4 Apprenticeship Standard for Quality Practitioner will help to train an employee to deploy effective Quality Practices in their responsible area to ensure organisations fulfil the contractual and regulatory requirements of their customers and other stakeholders. This includes four main elements: Quality Planning, Quality Assurance, Quality Control and Continuous Improvement. A fully competent Quality Practitioner can work in a wide range of organisations. This occupation will also be found across the green economy. Typical job roles: • Project quality engineer • Quality assurance officer • Quality engineer • Quality officer • Supplier quality engineer Business & Professional Services LEVEL 4 ESTIMATED 18 MONTHS
The Level 2 Apprenticeship Standard for Customer Service Practitioner will help to train an employee to deliver high quality products and services to the customers of their organisation. Their core responsibility will be to provide a high-quality service to customers which will be delivered from the workplace, digitally, or through going out into the customer’s own locality. These may be one-off or routine contacts and include dealing with orders, payments, offering advice, guidance and support, meet-and-greet, sales, fixing problems, after care, service recovery or gaining insight through measuring customer satisfaction. They may be the first point of contact and work in any sector or organisation type. Typical job roles: • Customer Service Practitioner The Level 3 Apprenticeship Standard for Customer Service Specialist will help to train an employee to be a ‘professional’ for direct customer support within all sectors and organisation types. They will be an advocate of Customer Service who acts as a referral point for dealing with more complex or technical customer requests, complaints, and queries. They will often be an escalation point for complicated or ongoing customer problems. As an expert in their organisation’s products and/or services, they share knowledge with your wider team and colleagues. They will gather and analyse data and customer information that influences change and improvements in service. Utilising both organisational and generic IT systems to carry out their role with an awareness of other digital technologies. This could be in many types of environment including contact centres, retail, webchat, service industry or any customer service point. Typical job roles: • Customer Service Specialist Business & Professional Services 20 C u s t o m e r S e r v i c e P r a c t i t i o n e r C u s t o m e r S e r v i c e S p e c i a l i s t LEVEL 2 ESTIMATED 15 MONTHS LEVEL 3 ESTIMATED 18 MONTHS
21 T r a d e S u p p l i e r The Level 2 Apprenticeship Standard for Trade Supplier will help to train an employee to ensure an efficient flow of goods and services between manufacturers and their skilled trade customer base. They operate in a variety of sectors including electrical, plumbing, joinery and general building supplies. Typically, a Trade Supplier will operate a small warehouse and trade counter, which is visited regularly by professional trade customers who have technical knowledge about what they are buying. Trade Suppliers will be dealing with customer sales at the trade counter and over the telephone, and will understand incoming deliveries, stock control and despatch. Typical job roles: • Trade Supplier BUSINESS & PROFESSIONAL SERVICES LEVEL 2 ESTIMATED 15 MONTHS
22 HEALTH & SOCIAL CARE The Level 2 Apprenticeship Standard in Adult Care will help to train an employee to help adults with care and support needs to achieve their personal goals and live as independently and safely as possible, enabling them to have control and choice in their lives. Job roles are varied and determined by and relevant to the type of the service being provided and the person supported. Adult Care Workers may work in residential or nursing homes, domiciliary care, day centres, a person’s own home or some clinical healthcare settings. Typical job roles: • Care Assistant • Care Worker • Support Worker • Personal Assistant • Relief Team Worker • Support Worker - Supported Living • Key Worker in Residential Settings • Key Worker in Domiciliary Services • Key Worker in Day Services • Home Care Support Worker • Substance Misuse Worker • Learning Disability Support Worker • Mental Health Support Worker, • Mental Health Outreach Worker and Re-enablement Worker. LEVEL 2 ESTIMATED 15 MONTHS A d u l t C a r e
HEALTH & SOCIAL CARE 23 A d u l t C a r e W o r k e r The Level 3 Apprenticeship Standard in Lead Adult Care Work will help to train an employee to help adults with care and support needs to achieve their personal goals and live as independently and safely as possible, enabling them to have control and choice in their lives. In addition, Lead Adult Care Workers have responsibility for providing supervision, frontline leadership, guidance and direction for others, or working autonomously, exercising judgement and accountability. Typical jobs include: • Care Officer • Care Supervisor • Senior Care Worker • Supervising Care Worker • Senior Support Worker • Relief Team Leader • Social Work Assistant • Social Services Officer • Outreach Development Worker • Community Support Worker • Community Outreach Worker • Community Development Worker • Family Support Worker LEVEL 3 ESTIMATED 18 MONTHS
24 HEALTH & SOCIAL CARE The Level 4 Apprenticeship Standard for Lead Practitioner in Adult Care will help to train an employee to guide and inspire team members to make positive differences to someone’s life when they are faced with physical, practical, social, emotional, psychological or intellectual challenges. They will have achieved a level of selfdevelopment to be recognised as a lead practitioner within the care team, contributing to, promoting and sustaining a values-based culture at an operational level. A Lead Practitioner has a greater depth of knowledge and expertise of certain conditions being experienced by the user of services. They will have specialist skills and knowledge in their area of responsibilities which will allow them to lead. They will be a coach and mentor to others and will have a role in assessing performance and quality of care delivery. Typical job include: • Dementia Lead, • Re-ablement Worker, • Physiotherapy Assistant, • Occupational Therapy Assistant, • Public Health Associate Worker, • Keeping in Contact Worker, • Community Care/Support Officer, • Social Care Assessor, • Care Assessment Officer, • Social Services Officer, • Brokerage Worker, • Rehabilitation and Reablement Assistant, • Independence Support Assistant, • Reablement Support Workers/Officer, • Telecare Assistant and Assistive Technology Coordinator/Officer. LEVEL 4 ESTIMATED 18 MONTHS L e a d P r a c t i t i o n e r i n A d u l t C a r e
25 L e a d e r i n A d u l t C a r e The Level 5 Apprenticeship Standard for Leader in Adult Care will help to train an employee to be responsible for managing community or residential based services. They may be responsible for business development, financial control, organisational resilience and continuity as well as for managing risk and leading on organisational change. This role has a large element of leadership, whether with other care workers and networks or in leading the service itself. They have a responsibility to ensure the service is safe, effective, caring, responsive to people’s needs and well-led. They will be responsible for ensuring regulatory compliance of the care given and the values and training of staff with established standards and regulations. Typical job roles: • Registered Manager • Assistant Manager • Deputy Manager • Unit Manager • Service Manager LEVEL 5 ESTIMATED 18 MONTHS HEALTH & SOCIAL CARE
GFTS SHORT COURSES
27 We offer a variety of short courses that can be completed 1-1 or in a group • Health & Safety • Asbestos Awareness • Fire Safety • Employability • Ladder Awareness • Horticulture Courses • Level 1 Health & Safety Day Course (CSCS Labourers Card) • Level 2 Fenestration Installation Continued Competency Updates • Level 2 Curtain Walling Continued Competency Updates • Level 3 Fenestration Surveying Continued Competency Updates For any further information or to ask about tailoring short courses to meet your requirements then please contact us to discuss in further detail.
GFTS COMMERICAL COURSES
29 • GQA Level 1 Certificate in the Principles Of Window And Door Installation • GQA Level 2 Award for Fenestration Installation - Competency Update Version 2 • GQA Level 2 Award in Knowledge of the Principles of the Glass Related Working Environment • GQA Level 2 Certificate in Customer Focused Field Based Door Canvassing • GQA Level 2 Certificate in Glass and Glass Related Distribution and Warehousing • GQA Level 2 Certificate in Glass Related Operations • GQA Level 2 NVQ Certificate for Glass Related Occupations (Construction) • GQA Level 2 NVQ Certificate in Curtain Wall Installation • GQA Level 2 NVQ Certificate in Curtain Wall installation • GQA Level 2 NVQ Certificate in Domestic Fascia, Soffit and Bargeboard Installation • GQA Level 2 NVQ Certificate in Fabrication of Glass Supporting Structures • GQA Level 2 NVQ Certificate in Glass Processing • GQA Level 2 NVQ Certificate in Glass Reinforced Plastics (GRP) Occupations • GQA Level 2 NVQ Certificate in Glazing • GQA Level 2 NVQ Diploma in Fenestration Installation • GQA Level 2 NVQ Diploma in Plastering • GQA Level 2 NVQ Diploma in Trowel Occupations (Construction) • GQA Level 2 NVQ Diploma in Wood Occupations (Construction) • GQA Level 3 Award for Fenestration Surveying-Competency Update • GQA Level 3 Award in Education and Training • GQA Level 3 Certificate in Glass and Glass Related Distribution and Warehousing • GQA Level 3 Certificate in Glass Related Operations • GQA Level 3 Certificate in Knowledge of the Principles of the Glass Related Working Environment • GQA Level 3 Diploma in Occupational Work Supervision (Construction) • GQA Level 3 Diploma in the Combined Surveying and Installation of Windows and Doors or Conservatories • GQA Level 3 NVQ Certificate in Fabrication of Glass Supporting Structures • GQA Level 3 NVQ Certificate in Fenestration Surveying • GQA Level 3 NVQ Certificate in Glazing • GQA Level 3 NVQ Diploma in Fenestration Installation • GQA Level 3 NVQ Diploma in Glass Processing • GQA Level 3 NVQ Diploma in Occupational Work Supervision (Construction) • GQA Level 3 NVQ Diploma in Occupational Work Supervision (Construction) • GQA Level 4 Diploma in Occupational Leadership in a Glass or Glass Related Working Environment • GQA Level 4 NVQ Diploma in Construction Site Supervision Looking to get an NVQ under your belt or upskill to the next level? Our commercial courses may just be for you….We offer a wide range of glass, construction and education NVQ’s. LEVEL 1-4 ESTIMATED 3-18 MONTHS Commercial Courses
GFTS ALTERNATE PROVISION
GFTS Skills Academy was established in April 2023 to meet the growing need of young people to experience and develop skills that they are not able to access in the traditional mainstream curriculum. Built on the expertise of Trade specialists who have delivered apprenticeships for over a decade, we offer a genuinely child centred solution to schools and are proud to work jointly with a range of organisations to meet the ever-changing needs of young people Vocational and Alternate Provision-trade skills development and apprenticeships GFTS works alongside schools and other professional services to offer young people the opportunity to experience a range of vocational skills, a focus for future study and a taste of the workplace. Experienced staff from both education and industry offer expertise in a number of vocational skills, life and employability skills and provide guidance into Post 16 education and employment. Please contact Neil Richards for any enquires via: 01208 813568 [email protected] Or visit: gftsskillsacademy.co.uk ‘Investing in young people, exploring opportunities and futures’ 31 Located in Wadebridge, Cornwall we currently serve the East and the North of the county. GFTS Skills Academy
GFTS Ltd works with and supports Building Our Skills, helping bridge the skills gap within the fenestration industry and with it bringing shared goals and values to the glass industries. Welcoming newcomers as well as upskilling those already working in industries to help the industry grow. Building Our Skills 32
Feedback We’ve Had… 33 “Ben and Amir have worked very well together, with Amir being really helpful and patient throughout the apprenticeship. Ben always felt extremely comfortable working with Amir which is a change from his negative experiences that he had at school. All of this worked out to Ben achieving a Distinction grade which is a credit to them both” – John Garrard Falcon Windows “We are so proud of Jaden achieving a distinction in his final assessment. He is an absolute credit to this company and wise above his years…He had no direction and appeared to have fallen through the cracks of the education system… He has never missed a day of work and he is a delight to be around. He’s very well rounded, grounded and knowledgeable – he gives our elder-tradesmen lessons!” – Anne Solihull Windows “Hannah started her employment as a support worker with One Fylde on the 11th of November 2020. From the start of Hannah’s employment, it was very clear she has the values and commitment that One Fylde were looking for, a true inspiration to those she supports and fellow colleagues. Hannah is a credit to One Fylde and is always striving to learn more. When a learner has an assessor whom they respect and can learn from such as Sue, who inspires them, a person such as Hannah feels encouraged and nurtured into the type of leader who will go far.” – Dawn Lasledj One Fylde
How does an apprenticeship work? An apprenticeship is a mentor led qualification based at site, Apprentices can learn all practical elements on site with their mentor which helps develop their Skills and Behaviours as part of the apprenticeship standard. There is no need for any college days and no additional travel required. Our assessors are able to carry out classroom sessions, observations or site visits every 10-12 weeks to support the knowledge element of the standard in small segments throughout the duration of the apprenticeship, in preparation for End Point Assessment. How long is an apprenticeship? Apprenticeship practical durations can vary from 15-36 months depending on which apprenticeship you chose. As the training provider we will ‘skills scan’ the apprentice to determine whether the full duration is required or not, depending on industry experience/ previous qualifications. We will then let you know their individualised learning plan for their apprenticeship during the enrolment session. Do I have to pay for the apprenticeship? No, the government pay the majority of apprenticeship costs, anyone between the ages of 16-18 are fully funded and 19+ are 95% funded with you the employer paying a 5% contribution. What are the requirements for English & Maths for a new apprentice? For any apprentices looking to start an apprenticeship there are no entry requirements. When completing a Level 2 Apprenticeship the apprentice must have achieved a minimum of Level 1 Functionals Skills or equivalent in Maths & English and looking to attempt at Level 2. When completing a Level 3 or above apprenticeship the apprentice must have achieved Level 2 Functional skills or equivalent in Maths & English. APPRENTICESHIP FAQ’S
What's the minimum hours per week an apprentice is required to work? An apprentice is required to complete a minimum of 30 hours per a week, anyone age 16-18 can work up to 40 hours a week, anyone 18 and over can work up to 48 hours per a week as of the time directive on the government's website. How much do I have to pay an Apprentice? An apprentice MUST be on PAYE prior to signing up to their apprenticeship. As an employer you are allowed to pay the national minimum apprenticeship wage if they're between the ages of 16-18 or 19 and in the first year of their apprenticeship. Can you help with recruitment? Yes, we help with recruitment, at no additional cost to you, the employer, we use the governments ‘Find an Apprenticeship’ website to help with recruitment for you. We can design the advert with you, manage all incoming applications with a prevetting process, before forwarding on potential candidates for your consideration. What time of year can my apprentice start? Your apprentice can start at any time of the year, we have no set time of the year for new starts. Is the apprentice required to stay on in their role after their apprenticeship has finished? This decision is based on the employer and newly qualified apprentice. It may be worth having discussions towards the end of the program to determine what is the best plan for everyone moving forward. APPRENTICESHIP FAQ’S
HOW TO APPLY…. 36 Whether you’re looking to take an Apprentice on, upskill a worker with an NVQ, complete a Short Course or find alternate provision for your school, here’s how you can contact us to enquire. Phone us on 01208 813568 or 01274 962126 Email us at [email protected] Find us at gftsltd.co.uk gftsskillsacademy.co.uk Apply at any time of the year!