Business management Practice (Chartered Manager)

• Meet the unique needs of your business – with Degree Apprentices learning at work, they are able to develop the knowledge and occupational competencies demanded by specific job roles, and meet the unique needs of your business.
• Increase your productivity – Degree Apprentices can keep your business up to date with the latest techniques and technology, increasing your productivity for the future.
• Fill your higher-level skills gaps – higher-level skills are vital to business performance and economic growth. Through degree apprenticeships you can fill your higher-level skills gaps efficiently and effectively by tailoring the learning.
• Develop existing staff – you can develop your existing staff by allowing them to undertake a Degree Apprenticeship or enabling them to work with a Degree Apprentice in the workforce, through mentoring opportunities and more.

• Every apprenticeship must have an Apprenticeship Agreement. This is a contract of service between the apprentice and the employer, confirming the apprenticeship and the standard being undertaken. This will be supplemented by a ‘Statement of Commitment’ signed by the employer, provider and apprentice, setting out the expectations, roles and responsibility of each party involve in the apprenticeship
• Apprentices must be employed and paid at least a minimum wage appropriate to their age and job role
• You will be responsible for recruitment of Degree Apprentices. However, we can work with you to promote your opportunities via our website
• You will provide paid time off for on campus study
• Apprentices are required to undergo structured work experience to work towards the attainment of the standards required to become a Chartered Town Planner
• Apprentices require a workplace mentor who will oversee their development and coordinate projects and learning with the university tutor

If the annual pay bill of your organisation exceeds £3m you will pay for your apprenticeship training through your levy account.

If you are a non-levy paying organisation the government will co-fund your apprenticeship training by contributing 95% of the costs and you will pay the remaining 5% of cost.

For further information on apprenticeship funding visit the Government website.