Nik Wall of LMPQ explains the process of taking on an apprentice. There are benefits to employing an apprentice such as reducing skill shortages, increasing productivity and receiving free training. Employers need to consider if they are suitable for an apprentice by assessing if they can provide experience, mentorship and empower their staff. When selecting an apprentice, employers should consider candidates' ability to get to work, personality fit for their business, and test competencies during interviews and work trials. Employers also need to select a training provider that knows their candidates well and can provide helpful advice and support rather than just focusing on money.

1. 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.

2. BizSmart aims to help business owners of small and medium
sized businesses to create value and scale their businesses
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Clarity combined with a real determination to help you succeed.
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You can read the associated blog and listen to a live recording of
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3. Apprenticeships-
A Rough Guide
It’s not just about making tea
Nik Wall

4. 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!

5. 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

6. 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

7. 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

8. What to look for in an apprentice
Things 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

9. Training Providers- what to look
for
Things 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?

11. 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

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