The Apprenticeship Charter | University College Birmingham

The training and development of an apprentice is a three-way partnership between the employer, the apprentice and University College Birmingham.

The Apprenticeship Charter outlines the responsibilities of all three parties. Everyone must agree to adhere to the guidelines.

Employer responsibilities:

Support through supervision and constant development
Duty to protect the health, safety and welfare of their employees
Provide all necessary information, instruction, training and supervision to enable individuals to develop

Apprentice responsibilities:

Follow the employer's lawful instructions
Participate in negotiating the training plan for the apprenticeship
Attend work, perform duties required and make reasonable progress to achieve the competencies negotiated in the training plan
Maintain courteous and professional behaviour
Understand that all information obtained from the employer and given in confidence must be kept confidential
Take care of workplace property and resources
Record any training and assessments for the qualification portfolio
Work safely, not just for personal safety but for that of co-workers
Attend training sessions at UCB and supervised workplace activities - take advantage of learning opportunities
Maintain good time-keeping

University College Birmingham responsibilities:

Provide an overview of apprenticeships
Screen candidates and select only the most suitable ones
Help employers choose the right Apprenticeship Framework
Help employers to do more to attract and develop young talent
Manage the training and evaluation process
Support the apprentice throughout their training programme
Advise on progression opportunities
Provide tools and guidance to successfully manage the apprenticeship
Allocate a dedicated assessor to the apprentice

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