Employer Guide 2022 by kirkleescollege

2022

Employer Guide

K I R KLE E S COLLE GE : FO R ALL Y O UR T RAINING NEEDS

Contents Why choose Kirklees College?

Apprenticeships

4-11

Staff training/Employer courses

Access our talents

T Levels

14-17

Work and Industry placements

18-19

College services

20-22

Sector Based Work Academy Programme (SWAP)

Businesses we work with

Why choose Kirklees College? Supporting business growth

Apprenticeship and T Level Recruitment

Saving you time and money

Account management

We can provide you and your business with the skills you need to support and develop new and existing employees.

Peace of mind

We are one of the UK’s leading apprenticeship providers with over 1,000 apprentices in over 1,000 businesses.

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Our dedicated Business Development Team will find the right training solutions for you.

Our committed team will advise and support you throughout the recruitment process to help find your ideal candidate.

The Business Development Team are committed to ensuring you receive the highest level of customer service. Any questions or issues please contact us directly on 0800 781 3020 or email employers@kirkleescollege. ac.uk.

Apprenticeships Overview Apprenticeships are work-based training programmes designed around the needs of employers and can lead to nationally recognised qualifications.

Eager, motivated and loyal to the company that invests in them, apprentices boost productivity and are cost effective. Apprenticeships are suitable for people of all ages, from school leavers to existing employees looking to upskill.

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An apprentice can bring many benefits to your business. Apprenticeships are a flexible training option and give you the power to shape the training your apprentices receive and to play an active role in making sure the skills they acquire complement your existing workforce and meet the needs of your business.

week or in some cases on block release. With a proven track record, a high number of our apprentices are offered permanent positions at the end of their training programme (however this is not mandatory).

Apprentices are assigned a Trainer Assessor who will support, train and guide learners and develop their skills and abilities to enable them to complete their qualifications. Apprentices may also attend college once a

Your organisation could also benefit from a £1,000 incentive for hiring a new apprentice aged 16-18.

Apprenticeship levels There are various levels of apprenticeship available. Name

Level

Equivalent educational level

Intermediate

5 GCSE passes

Advanced

2 A-level passes

Higher

4, 5, 6 and 7

Foundation degree and above

Degree

6 and 7

Bachelor’s or Master’s degree

How long does an apprenticeship take? Between one and four years and are not permitted to last less than a year.

Is there an age limit for apprenticeships? Apprentices must have reached the legal age to work full time but there is no upper age limit.

How many hours per week will my apprentice work? Apprentices generally work between 30 and 40 hours a week. Apprentices aged 16/17 are not legally permitted to work in excess of 40 hours per week under the ‘Working Time Regulations’.

By law, all apprentices must spend a minimum of 20% of their annual, paid working hours undertaking off-the-job training towards their apprenticeship (excluding maths and English). Generally, one day per week will be in college (dependent on sector area).

Apprenticeships available* Business and Professional Development • • •

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Computing and ICT • • • •

Cyber Security Technician L3 Cyber Security Technologist L4 Digital Marketing L3 Information Communications Technician L3 • Network Engineer L4 • Software Developer L3 • Software Developer L4

• Architectural (Bench) Joinery L2 & L3 • Site Joinery L2 & L3 • Electrical Installation L3 • Plumbing and Heating L3 • Bricklaying L2 • Property Maintenance L2 • Plastering L2

Creative Industries • Creative Junior Content Producer L3

Engineering • Machinist – Advanced Manufacturing Engineering L3 • Mechatronics Maintenance Technician L3 • Product Design and Development Technician L3 • Fitter – Engineering Technician L3 • Toolmaker and Tool and Die Maintenance Technician L3 • Fabrication and Welding L3 • Technical Support Technician L3 • Engineering Operative L2 • Engineering Manufacturing Technician L4

Hospitality and Catering • Commis Chef (L2) • Chef de Partie L3 • Hospitality Team Member L2

Motor Vehicle

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Accounts/Finance Assistant L2 Assistant Accountant L3 Professional Accounting Taxation Technician L4 Business Administrator L3 Customer Service Practitioner L2 Customer Service Specialist L3 Human Resources Practitioner L3 Recruitment Resourcer L2 Learning Mentor L3 Team Leading/Supervisor L3 Operations and Departmental Manager L5

Construction

• Autocare Technician L2 • Heavy Vehicle Service and Maintenance L3 • Light Vehicle Service and Maintenance L3

Process Manufacturing • Food and Drink Maintenance Engineer L3 • Supply Chain Warehouse Operative L2 • Supply Chain Practitioner L3

Science • Laboratory Technician L3 • Science Industry Maintenance Technician L3

Teacher Education • Teaching Assistant L3 • Learning and Skills Teacher L5

Hair and Beauty • Barbering L2 • Beauty L2 • Hairdressing L2

* Correct at time of printing, subject to change.

Apprenticeships at a glance We provide information, advice and guidance on all aspects, such as funding, recruitment and delivery right through to completion. Our aim is to demystify and help you cut through what can be a confusing landscape and keep bureaucracy to a minimum.

Costs What’s it going to cost me? National Minimum Wage rates for apprentices as of April 2022: employers@kirkleescollege.ac.uk | 0800 781 3020

16-18 - £4.81 per hour 19-20 - £4.81 per hour in the first year, National Minimum Wage thereafter (currently £6.83p/h) 21-22 - £4.81 per hour in the first year, National Minimum Wage thereafter (currently £9.18p/h) 23 and over - £4.81 per hour in the first year, National Minimum Wage thereafter (currently £9.50p/h) Many employers choose to increase the starting wage or review salaries every 3-6 months.

Are there funding grants to help with costs? Employers will receive a £1,000 payment if they hire apprentices aged 16-18 and those under 25 with an Education, Health and Care Plan (EHCP). The apprentice needs to have started employment no later than 30 September 2021. The apprenticeship programme and training may be fully funded, subject to criteria.

Learner

Employer: Levy Payer Payments made through businesses DAS accounts

Employer: Non-levy Payer (>50 employees) Payments made through businesses DAS accounts

Employer: Non-levy Payer (<50 employees) Payments made through businesses DAS accounts

16-18

Funded by digital account

Gov. pays 95%

Gov. pays 100%

Gov. adds £1k per apprentice for employer (paid to training provider after month 3 and 12, passed onto employer) which may take up to a couple of months to process

Employer pays 5% (co-investment)

Gov. adds £1k per apprentice for employer (paid to training provider in month 3 and 12, passed onto employer)

Funded by digital account.

Gov. pays 95%

Employer pays 5% (co-investment)

19+

Gov. adds £1k per apprentice for employer (paid to training provider in month 3 and 12, passed onto employer)

Benefits What are the benefits of apprenticeships? Employer benefits include:

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• Apprenticeships are a tried and tested way to recruit new staff or retrain and upskill existing staff • Apprenticeships are a great way of attracting enthusiastic talent with fresh ideas • Funding – Potentially up to 100% funding and incentives could be available to support apprenticeships • Apprenticeships can help you tackle skills shortages • Apprenticeships offer excellent staff development routes for your existing workforce by progressing them to a higher level role • Learning can be done in your workplace minimising disruption and maximising impact • Flexibility - The apprenticeship can be tailored to specific job roles • Reduce staff turnover by increasing employee satisfaction and loyalty • Apprenticeships provide you with the skilled workers you need for the future.

Apprentice benefits include: • Earn while they learn • Apprenticeships are a recognised and valued qualification • A genuine alternative to university education • Boost employability skills such as personal confidence and communication • Making a real difference! - Apprentices become a valuable team member. Turn their passion into a career. Over 500+ apprenticeship standards have been published or in development and over 200 that are approved for delivery Source: www.gov.uk

How to recruit an apprentice Recruitment - a step-by-step guide Contact the Business Development Team (0800 781 3020), tell us what your needs are and we’ll find the right solution for you. We can discuss costs and how to make use of any funding available. After an initial discussion, you can decide whether you want to recruit internally or we can refer you to our Apprenticeship Recruitment team who can help you find the right candidate.

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Kirklees College recruits for you

Discuss your needs and how the college will manage the recruitment process on your behalf.

Employer registers for a Digital Apprenticeship account, followed by sending a cohort or reserving funding with Kirklees College. Apprenticeship vacancies are also advertised via DAS accounts – guidance on page 9.

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Apprentice working for your company We will make sure you get the right candidate for your company and ensure that they are on the right course and that they achieve their qualification.

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Digital Apprenticeship Service (DAS) Accounts All employers in England now need to register for a DAS account in order to register an apprentice on to training. Employers who pay the apprentice levy need to send us a ‘Cohort’ and provide Kirklees College with permissions to add apprentice details for the employer to approve. For non-levy employers, you will still need to register for a DAS account and reserve funding with Kirklees College. We have developed a step by step guide for employers which can be accessed by scanning the QR code below. If we are advertising a vacancy on your behalf, you will need to grant us permissions to advertise via your DAS account. Our Business Development team can provide further support if required.

You can also access our step by step guide via the QR code

https://www.kirkleescollege.ac.uk/wp-content/ uploads/2022/04/DAS_Guide.pdf

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Apprenticeship Recruitment Team Our dedicated Apprenticeship Recruitment team will work with you from the start to the end of the recruitment process; we are here to make sure the process is as simple, quick and straightforward as possible. • Advertise and promote your vacancy • Screen and select suitable candidates for interviews • Arrange and co-ordinate interviews • Enrol - leave all the paperwork to us Once the apprentice has been selected you will then be assigned a dedicated Trainer/Assessor for the duration of the apprenticeship.

“I would absolutely recommend Kirklees College as an apprenticeship provider! After a few teething problems getting set up I was a little bit apprehensive about how successful the programme would be. However, as the apprenticeships have started working for us we have definitely seen an increase in support from the college.” Anthony Kitson Accu

Staff training Investing in your staff can bring benefits to your business. The right training gives your staff the skills they need to work effectively and in turn increases motivation and productivity. We are dedicated to providing training that is suitable for your staff and organisation at the right price. We will work with you to identify your individual training needs and create appropriate courses and learning plans for your staff.

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Our range of courses are designed to be: • Employer responsive • Available on-demand to fit around you • Delivered in the workplace • A selection of accredited qualifications and professional development • Great value • Flexible and tailored to your needs

For all your staff development and training needs, give us a call to discuss on 0800 781 3020.

“We have a great relationship with the college. We work very closely and well together. If any problems occur they are always there to help us solve them. We are in regular contact and they give us updates on our apprentice’s progression and how we can help them achieve. We are proud to work with Kirklees College, they are a great training provider.” Declan Murphy Fox’s Biscuits 11

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Employer courses We have employer courses in a range of different areas. Whether you are looking to help your staff develop new skills, gain a new qualification or upskill them in their current roles, our courses can help your staff and your business. Areas available: • Business, Enterprise and Professional Studies • Computing and ICT • Construction and Engineering • Health and Safety • Health and Social Care • Motor Vehicle Can’t see an area that’s applicable for you? Contact us to learn more about the range of courses available. Discounts are also available for multiple bookings and large cohorts.

“The college has been superb. They arranged everything for me making the whole process really easy and stress-free. They helped me get quality employees. They’ve supported the business and our apprentice every step of the way. We’ve even got help from the Government with payments. It’s a win all round.” Dean McFadden Timothy Wood Ltd 12

Access our talents Kirklees College provides you with an outstanding resource to help support your organisation. By working in partnership with us, you will have access to an incredible array of talent, state-of-the-art facilities and a wide selection of business partners. We work with businesses ranging from sole traders to large multi-national organisations who buy our training programmes, upskill their workforce, host work placements, support live student projects, hire our facilities or sponsor our events.

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Individual partnership projects with shared goals such as PR activities or community projects can deliver mutual benefits for your organisation and the college. We are already working with over 1000 businesses just like yours across the region. See how we can help your staff and business to grow. Partner with us: • Advertise your jobs with our students. • Community projects – in the heart of the community e.g. volunteering, fundraising. • Employability fairs - Talk about careers in your industry and recruit. • Former students can join our alumni and become ambassadors for the college. • Hire our facilities - gallery spaces, soundproofed performance and rehearsal spaces, recording studios, media and IT suites, training kitchens, hair and beauty salons, aircraft cabin simulator, gym, engineering workshops, motor vehicle, construction workshops, science labs and more. • Practice interviews - Work with our learners to enhance their employability skills. • Sponsorship opportunities e.g. events and facilities. • Work placements - use our expertise to help benefit your learners • Working with our students - mentoring, running competitions or providing live briefs, guest speaking, attending events.

“The Force has forged a good working relationship with Kirklees College and all apprentices who are training there at this time are progressing well and have fitted into the teams they are employed within.” Catherine Mawson West Yorkshire Police

NEW

FOR 2022

T Levels

Employers across England are realising the business benefits of T Levels as they host students on industry placements. We can help you to understand how T Level students can progress from industry placement to becoming a successful member of your workforce.

Overview

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T Levels are new two-year qualifications for 16-19 years olds that follow GCSEs, with one T Level being equivalent to three A Levels. These qualifications have been designed with over 250 global and leading employers to help young people develop the knowledge, attitude and practical skills to thrive in the workplace. As part of the requirements for a T Level, students will undertake an industry placement which will give employers early access to the brightest talent entering your industry. Industry placements give you a chance to look at the new talent coming into your industry. They can help you by opening up the talent pool for future recruitment, improve your organisation’s productivity and bring new ideas to the table. T Level students must complete a mandatory industry placement for a minimum of 315 hours (approximately 45 days) with an external employer. This is to provide young people with the invaluable opportunity to put their learning, knowledge and skills into practice in a real workplace environment. Typically, this can take place across a six-month period and be a mix of block placements and/0r 1-2 days a week depending on the student’s timetable. We will support and discuss this with you prior to the student taking part and will be agreed upon with all parties prior to confirming a placement. If you are not able to offer the full 315 hours, you can speak to your training provider about sharing part of the placement with another employer.

Whether you want to attract new talent or up skill your workforce, we know your staff will be more motivated, engaged and loyal if you are investing in their growth and the future. There are so many ways your business can benefit from having an industry placement at your business.

What employers have helped design T Levels? Employers who have co-designed T Levels span a range of industries, and include household names, such as Fujitsu, Skanska and GlaxoSmithKline, as well as many smaller employers.

What’s the difference between an apprenticeship and a T Level? The main difference is that with a T Level, is that a student’s time will be split 80% in the classroom, with the remaining 20% in an industry placement at your workplace. For an apprenticeship, 80% of the time is spent in the workplace on the job and 20% is classroom learning. Industry placements will commence once students have developed an understanding of the behaviour and attitudes expected in the workplace, and are equipped with the essential technical knowledge and skills for the sector. As part of the requirements for the T Level, the students have a set amount of hours to complete to receive the qualification. Employers will need to provide students with a minimum of 315 hours (excluding breaks) over 45 to 60 days.

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For more info on T Levels scan this QR code

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Areas Available Kirklees College will be offering the following T Levels: •

Business

- Management and Administration: Team Leadership and Management •

Construction with four pathways - Onsite Construction: Bricklaying - Onsite Construction: Carpentry and Joinery

- Building Services Engineering for Construction: Electrotechnical Engineering - Building Services Engineering for Construction: Plumbing and Heating Engineering •

Digital - Digital Production, Design and Development

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Education

- Education and Childcare: Early Years Education and Childcare •

Engineering - Engineering, Manufacturing, Processing and Control

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Health - Supporting the Adult Nursing Team

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Science - Laboratory Sciences

Benefits What are the benefits of T Level Industry Placements? Employer benefits include:

Attract motivated individuals with imaginative and new ideas: Students studying industry related qualifications are motivated young people who bring imaginative and new ideas to the organisations that they work with. Having existing knowledge and technical skills learnt in college before starting their industry placement means they will add value to the organisation. Engage and develop existing staff: Offering industry placements can provide opportunities for existing staff to supervise and mentor a young person long term. This can help them to develop their own skills and give them a new experience to motivate them in their current role. Demonstrate commitment to the local community: Building partnerships with local education providers and providing industry placements sends a positive message to the wider workforce about the values of

Benefits to students include: First-hand experience of the workplace: Industry placements are an important way for young people to gain insight into the world of work. Time spent with an employer can broaden their knowledge of their chosen sectors and help shape their future career decisions.

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Improve recruitment opportunities and increase talent pipelines: Industry placements on T Levels give employers a unique opportunity to develop new talent and help people become work-ready. Bringing young people into an organisation contributes to strategic talent management and effective continuity planning, as well as creating a diverse workforce.

the organisation. Engagement with the local community boosts local economic development, leading to increased brand loyalty and becoming an employer of choice.

Experience to build and strengthen their CVs: Industry experience is valued by employers, industry placements can support significant skills development and result in a more meaningful reference to use for future job applications. Industry placements can help young people break the cycle of not being able to get a job due to lack of experience. Increased confidence and employability skills: Completing the application process and taking part in job interviews to secure an industry placement provides a valuable opportunity to practice and improve their recruitment skills. Builds skills: Through an industry placement a young person can learn the key attributes valued by employer, such as reliability, punctuality, enthusiasm and resourcefulness. They have the opportunity to see how their own skills and abilities translate to the workplace and develop skills specific to their chosen sector.

Work and Industry placements Only with your commitment and support can Kirklees College better prepare our students to make the transition into work. Ensuring students are work ready contributes to the development of a motivated, ambitious, and capable workforce who are ready to support the development of our local economy.

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We are dedicated to providing students with the best education experience available. In addition to supporting and challenging our students to develop their skills and knowledge in the classroom, we want them to have the opportunity to work with an external employer to put their academic learning into practice, develop their technical skills and become more employable. Students will complete work experience linked to their qualification. This could range from a 30-hour work placement to a 45-day industry placement depending on their course. Our students could also complete a live brief as their placement activity if there is a specific project you would like completing. Our aim is to work with you to help set up and plan structured placements which generate the maximum benefit for both employers and students.

“We believe in investing in young people and as part of this commitment we offer work experience every year. We find this rewarding and it allows us to look at a number of young people who are interested in accountancy, which gives us the potential to offer apprenticeships to the very best. The students have been enthusiastic and pleasant and the support from the college is excellent. If you are an employer, I would highly recommend giving work placements to Kirklees College students.” Peter Sleigh Sleigh and Story

How it works

Contact us on 01484 437115 to find out how you can get involved. Providing a work placement gives you the chance to access a wide range of talent and you will be supporting our students in gaining real work skills.

One of our team will contact you to explain the different placement programmes and agree a placement plan tailored to your company. We will complete our work placement registration documentation with you including job details and requirements, health and safety and service level agreement.

Next step We will contact you for final feedback on the student and the placement planning process. We can then plan further placements or refer you on to additional services such as apprenticeships or work based training.

Placement Challenge our students and give them the opportunity to shine. Plan them real tasks and activities that add value to your business. Students on industry placement will need interim reviews with their Work Place Mentor and Placement Officer to check progress. We will be on hand to support you, and help the student to get the most out of the experience.

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Enquire

Select We will match students to your placement opportunity, you can choose whether you want to meet them prior to starting their placement. We will confirm the details of the placement including the dates and times of attendance and any specific requirement with you before the student attends.

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BOOK A MEETING ROOM Prices start from £20/hour

Conferencing and events Comfortable and modern conferencing facilities for businesses and groups at competitive prices. Rooms in our £74m Huddersfield Centre boast magnificent views across the local landscape and canal. We can host small meetings to big conferences up to 100 delegates.

“ I just wanted to say a huge thank you for helping to organise a seamless event last week. The food was delicious and everything was scheduled to time and the venue was spot on.” Kirsty Oldroyd Association of Colleges conference

Rooms are fully equipped with presentation and IT equipment including integrated PA system. We offer a competitive hot drinks package and can arrange catering to suit your requirements. To find out more call 01484 437000 or email events@kirkleescollege.ac.uk

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Book a business lunch or evening event in our Landings 72 restaurant. To make a reservation call 01484 437019 or email landings72@kirkleescollege.ac.uk

“We are incredibly thankful to you for allowing us to use your wonderful venue and for all your hard work on the evening, it could not have been successful without you. The food was amazing - we received so many great reviews.” University of Huddersfield Events Team

Print services We can offer your business a bespoke service for low cost, great quality printing from our college centres in Huddersfield and Dewsbury. Services include: • Photocopying • Binding • Laminating • Supplying paper and card • Stapled booklets • Spiral bound booklets • Personalised business stationery including business cards, compliment slips and letterheads. employers@kirkleescollege.ac.uk | 0800 781 3020

You can also be assured of high standards of service, a complete range of superb products at turnaround times to suit you and all at highly competitive rates. In addition to our modern comprehensive facilities our service is backed up by highly skilled staff in a friendly and informal atmosphere. Work can be done from originals, USB sticks, CDs or emails from PDFs, Publisher and Word documents or original hard copies. To find out more call 01484 437138 or email printroom@kirkleescollege.ac.uk

FULLY FUNDED

SECTOR BASED WORK ACADEMY PROGRAMME (SWAP) Recruit your future workforce

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The Sector Based Work Academy Programme is designed to help meet employers’ immediate and future recruitment needs, as well as to recruit a workforce with the right skills to sustain and grow their business. The Sector Based Work Academy Programme is a successful way to create a skilled workforce for your business. Designed for those who are ready for employment, an academy can help you attract and retain the best talent to meet both your immediate and future recruitment needs. Open to jobseekers of all ages, academies usually last between three and four weeks and offer a flexible and tailored approach. These can be hosted at no direct cost to an employer, as costs are covered by government funding. If you are interested or would like further information about the services available to support your recruitment needs, please contact:

Kirklees College Business Development Team Call: 0800 781 3020

Email: employers@kirkleescollege.ac.uk

Businesses we work with

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