Apprenticeships
Apprenticeships are work-based training programmes designed
around the needs of employers, which lead to national
recognised qualifications.
Funding is available to train apprentices.
Training and Employment
As Apprenticeships are work-based training programmes, most of the
training is ‘on the job’ – at your premises. The rest can be
provided by a Further Education college or Training
Provider.
You are also responsible for paying your apprentices’ wages.
Funding
Apprenticeship funding is available from the National
Apprenticeship Service.
The size of the contribution varies depending on your sector and
the age of the candidate.
If the apprentice is aged 16–18 years old, you will receive 100 per
cent of the cost of the training; if they are 19-24 years old, you
will receive up to 50 per cent; if they are 25 years old or over
you may only get a contribution depending on the sector and area in
which you operate.
An
example of how, Princess Yachts reaps the rewards of apprentice
training
National Minimum Wage
The apprentice minimum wage is currently £2.60 per hour and applies
to time working, plus time spent training that is part of the
Apprenticeship. Employers are be free to pay above the minimum
wage.
Types of
Apprenticeships
Depending on your business, there are
a number of different training programmes available to train
apprentices, examples of general business apprenticeships
include:
- Accounting
- Marketing
- Customer service
- IT
- Business Administration
Marine Specific
Apprenticeships
There are a number of apprenticeships
that have been developed specifically for the marine industry:
- Boatbuilding
- Engineering
- Watersports Instructor
- Maritime
Further information regarding marine
specific apprenticeships can be found here
Case Studies of Apprenticeships in the Marine
Industry Apprenticeship
case studies
Next Steps
If you would like to discuss
taking on an apprentices and would like further information and
advice: