We offer a range of apprenticeships at Roehampton.
Delivering an apprenticeship through Roehampton could help your organisation with:
Apprenticeships offer a cost-effective way for employers to recruit and train new talent.
Since apprentices are typically paid lower wages than fully qualified employees, employers can save on recruitment and training costs.
Apprenticeships allow employers to tailor the training and development of apprentices to meet the specific needs of their business.
This ensures that apprentices gain the skills and knowledge necessary to contribute effectively to the organisation.
By investing in apprenticeships, employers can enhance the productivity of their workforce.
Apprentices receive on-the-job training and gain hands-on experience, which can help them become productive members of the team more quickly.
Apprenticeships provide employers with an opportunity to address skills gaps within their organisation.
By training apprentices in specific areas of need, employers can ensure that they have the skilled workers required to drive business growth and innovation.
Apprenticeships can lead to higher levels of employee retention.
Apprentices who receive training and support from their employer are more likely to feel valued and invested in the organisation, which can lead to increased loyalty and lower turnover rates.
Apprenticeships can support the growth and expansion of businesses by providing a pipeline of skilled workers.
Employers can train apprentices to meet the evolving needs of their business, helping them to adapt to changing market conditions and seize new opportunities.
The UK government offers financial incentives to employers who take on apprentices.
These incentives can help offset the costs associated with employing and training apprentices, making apprenticeships an even more attractive option for employers.
Information for apprentices
Higher and degree apprenticeships are a great opportunity to develop your skills and knowledge whilst working.
This is beneficial for career progression and also allows you to gain a higher or degree qualification.
You will receive a salary for the duration of your apprenticeship, and you will not be required to pay any fees towards your academic study. As an employee you will also benefit from paid leave and other employee benefits offered at your organisation.
You will attend university on a part-time basis, and this will typically be once a week, or in blocks.
Please speak to your employer in the first instance to see if they offer an apprenticeship programme.
Earn while you learn - Apprentices in the UK are paid for their work during their training period. This allows them to earn a wage while gaining valuable skills and experience.
Structured training - Apprenticeships in the UK are structured training programs that combine on-the-job learning with formal education. This structured approach ensures that apprentices receive comprehensive training and develop the skills required for their chosen profession.
Industry-recognised qualifications - Apprenticeships in the UK often lead to nationally recognised qualifications, such as NVQs (National Vocational Qualifications) or BTECs (Business and Technology Education Council qualifications). These qualifications are valued by employers and can enhance apprentices' career prospects.
Career progression - Completing an apprenticeship can open doors to further career opportunities. Many apprentices go on to secure permanent employment with their apprenticeship employer or use their experience and qualifications to advance in their chosen field.
Hands-on experience - Apprenticeships provide hands-on experience in a real work environment. This practical experience allows apprentices to develop valuable skills that are highly sought after by employers.
Support and guidance - Apprentices receive support and guidance from experienced mentors and trainers throughout their training period. This support helps apprentices to overcome challenges, develop their skills, and succeed in their chosen profession.
No student debt - Unlike traditional university education, apprenticeships do not usually incur student debt. This makes apprenticeships an attractive option for individuals who prefer to avoid student loans while still gaining valuable qualifications and work experience.
Employability skills - Apprenticeships focus not only on technical skills but also on developing employability skills such as teamwork, communication, and problem-solving. These skills are transferable and highly valued by employers across various industries.
Apprentice Oyster photocard - If you're 18 or over, live in a London borough and in your first year of an apprenticeship, you can get discounted travel (30% discount) with an Oyster photocard.
Improved earning potential - Apprentices who complete their training often have improved earning potential compared to those without formal qualifications. The skills and experience gained through apprenticeships can lead to higher-paying job opportunities in the future.
Information for employers
The apprentice will be employed by you, the organisation for a minimum of 30 hours per week.
Apprentices must be employed for at least the duration of the apprenticeship, which will typically be between 12 to 48 months.
The apprentice will have the same employment rights as other employees and will be paid a salary, receive paid leave for study, complete coursework and attend university classes, usually once a week or in a block delivery.
As an employer, you will need to identify the mentor for the apprentice, who can support apprentice and attend tripartite reviews with apprentice and Training Provider (University of Roehampton). This will take place on termly basis and will give an opportunity to discuss progress of your apprentice.
Lastly, as an employer you will need to cover the funding for the apprenticeship programme.
As an employer, if your pay bill is over £3million, you are required to pay the Apprenticeship Levy to HMRC. You will be able to put these contributions toward the cost of a degree apprenticeship.
If your contributions have been exhausted, the government will pay at least 95% of the fees for you. You will need to cover the remaining 5%.
If your annual pay bill is less than £3million, you will not be contributing towards Apprenticeship Levy. However, the government will pay at least 95% of the fees for each apprentice you have. You will need to cover the remaining 5%.
Your apprenticeships can be funded by a levy paying employer transferring up to 25% of their unused levy to a different employer. For more information, visit GOV.UK.
If you are an employer you will need to create an account on the apprenticeship service. This will allow you to
- Receive the funds to put toward your apprenticeships
- Manage your apprentices
- Set up payments to your training provider
As the employer you will pay the training provider directly the 5%, if applicable. HMRC will pay the provider the 95% of the fees directly.
This funding can be used to pay for the training of your apprentice, however it will not cover their wages, so you will need to pay for that.
For more details, visit GOV.UK.
At the University of Roehampton, we have a long tradition of research and teaching in education and health.
We have been training teachers, through our four colleges, for 180 years and have launched a successful nursing programme both on our main campus and at Croydon University Centre. We are committed to ensuring our graduates are equipped with the knowledge and skills to add value to their employers, community and society more widely.
Through our partnerships with the National College of Education and QA we have experience and knowledge of apprenticeships. While we continue to partner with these education providers, we are now also offering apprenticeships directly.
We would like to hear from employers interested in apprenticeships provision in the following areas:
- Education
- Construction
- NHS, Health and Social Care:
- Nursing (Registered Nurse, Nursing Associate, Specialist and Community Public Health)
- Advanced Clinical Practitioner
- Public Health Practitioner
- Clinical Associate in Psychology (CAP)
- Psychological Wellbeing Practitioner
- Arts Therapist and Health Play Specialist
- Sports Coaching
Apprenticeship standards that we offer:
- Teacher Apprenticeship
- Sports Coach Apprenticeship (subject to validation)
- Nursing Associate Apprenticeship (subject to validation)
- Academic Professional (subject to validation)
- Senior Leader (postgraduate)
We are committed to ensuring that our employer engagement meets the needs of our partners and of our apprentices, and that engagement is meaningful, clear and enables a continuous route for monitoring and evaluation.
Our processes for working in partnership with employers across our apprenticeship programmes is set out in our Employer Engagement Practice and Procedure for Apprenticeships.
Interested?
If you would like to find out more about offering apprenticeships and how we could help you, please do get in contact with us by emailing apprenticeships@roehampton.ac.uk