Decide if an apprenticeship is right for your KBB or Merchant business
Explore the benefits and funding
Apprenticeships build new talent for your business — with funding available to help pay for the training costs.
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Benefits of apprenticeships for your business
Learn your responsibilities
Know the training you'll need to put in place for an apprentice.
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Training your apprentice
What you need to organise
Find the right apprenticeship course
Find the apprenticeship standard that matches the job role you need, eg:
Fitted furniture design technician L3
Installer standard L2
Trade supplier L2
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Choosing an apprenticeship course
Choose a training provider
Pick the provider who will teach your apprentice's off-the-job training.
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Choosing a training provider
Consider the end point assessment
Plan for the assessment your apprentice will need to pass at the end of their course, eg: Achieve and Partners
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Understanding end-point assessments
Begin the apprenticeship
Create your apprenticeship services account
Use your account to set up and run your apprenticeship.
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Creating an account
Recruit your apprentice
If you’re not upskilling someone who already works for your company, you’ll need to advertise your apprenticeship opportunity.
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We offer an FOC advert on our industry-leading job board www.kbbrecruitment.co.uk
Hiring an apprentice
Have an initial assessment
Work with your apprentice and training provider to assess your apprentices existing knowledge and agree a training plan to match.
Prepare for the initial assessment
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Help your apprentice succeed
Support your apprentice
How to give your apprentice the extra support they need.
Supporting your apprentice
Plan your apprentice's progression
What comes after the apprenticeship? Learn what your apprentice wants and consider how they could fit into your business. Think about a promotion or continue developing their skills with another apprenticeship.
Plan your apprentice's progression
