Apprenticeships

An apprenticeship is a job in which employees are trained with thorough and in-depth knowledge of their field. Apprentices have a contract of employment and are employees of the organisation which takes them on. They must be paid at least the appropriate minimum wage rate for the duration of their apprenticeship, although many employers pay more.

What are the entry/eligibility requirements? 

The apprentice will need to meet the following criteria; 

• Apprentices will need to be employed in a relevant role for the duration of the apprenticeship.
• The apprentice must have gained functional skills level 2 (or equivalent) in English and Maths. Apprentices who have not yet reached this level must attain this before their end-point assessment.
• The employer must agree to 6 hours a week off-the-job learning for each apprentice. We will assist each apprentice in keeping a log of their training.

The level 4 Revenues and Welfare Benefits Practitioner Apprenticeship suits new or existing staff to gain or improve technical knowledge and practical experience. 

At Mighty Oak Training, we pride ourselves on offering face-to-face learning and onsite visits with apprentices. We aim to provide the best learner experience we can. 

Apprentices will gain new skills through a combination of workbooks and projects. As well as work-based discussions, coaching and eLearning. Each apprentice will have a training plan to ensure that all standards are met and that apprentices are prepared for end-point assessment. Each training plan will be devised in partnership with the employer, who will play a crucial role in providing the necessary resources, support, and guidance to the apprentice, ensuring that learning is appropriate, supported and engaging. 

Apprentices will learn through off-the-job training. This could include; 

• Theory and legislation teaching with Julie or Aaron 
• Training within the workplace, such as shadowing and coaching
• Writing assignments and completing workbooks. 
• Projects and assignments
• Peer group sessions 
• System training 

The employer or designated training provider should deliver Off the Job Training. This may include training days and workshops set in accordance with the apprenticeship standards. A minimum of 6 hours per week should be provided to full-time employees or 20% of working hours for those who are part-time. All Off-the-job training hours need to be logged by the apprentice and verified by the employer or designated training provider to ensure the successful completion of the apprenticeship. This process will be explained in full to apprentices in their induction.  

Levy-paying employers can draw on levy funding to pay for apprenticeship training. 

The funding band maximum for the Level 4 Revenues and Benefits Welfare Practitioner Apprenticeship is set at £7,000*; for training to be eligible, 6 hours weekly must be off-the-job training. Our model, along with employer-provided training, will meet this. 

*Additional funding for 16-19 year olds and functional skills learning is available. 

We distinguish ourselves from other providers by emphasising personal contact and creating individual training plans to meet the organisation's objectives. We will establish close communication with apprentices from the outset and maintain this throughout their apprenticeship. Apprentices will always have a route to initiate conversation.

End-point assessment preparation is a crucial element of our training plan. As a previously approved EPA organisation for this apprenticeship, we are well-equipped to set up and guide the apprentices through a mock assessment, ensuring they are fully prepared for the final assessment.

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