Hiring an apprentice can bring huge benefits. Our short article helps explain benefits of hiring an apprentice, and some genreal
How do I hire an apprentice?
So what are the benefits of hiring an apprentice? You’ll get an extra pair of hands and a good first step towards becoming an employer, and at the same time you’ll be giving a lot back to the next generation or your working community.
We’ve already covered a lot of the benefits of hiring an apprentice, so here we’ll go through the things you need to do to get your apprenticeship off the ground, and how to make a success of it for you, your apprentice, and your business.
What’s the cost of hiring an apprentice?
You’ll need to pay at least the minimum wage, which is currently £3.50/hour for apprentices. Remember, the rate is reviewed every April. All apprentices are entitled to this rate if they’re aged under 19, or aged 19 or over and in the first year of their apprenticeship.
If your apprentice is aged 19 or over and has completed the first year of their apprenticeship, you’ll need to pay the correct minimum wage for their age group.
How long does an apprenticeship last?
According to Gov.uk, apprenticeships in England must last for at least a year. They can go on for up to five years though, depending on the framework you’ve chosen.
Apprenticeship levels
There are four levels of apprenticeship available:
- Intermediate Level 2 Apprenticeships (equivalent to five good GCSE passes)
- Advanced Level 3 Apprenticeships (equivalent to two A level passes)
- Higher Apprenticeships 4, 5 and 6 and 7 (foundation degree level and above).
Degree Apprenticeships, levels 7 and 7 (Bachelor’s or Masters degree level)More details are available from the Education and Skills Funding Agency (ESFA) website here.
