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Taking on an apprentice can be a great benefit to your business. Not only can an apprentice provide an extra pair of hands, but you’re able to grow your own talent.
An apprentice can be either a new recruit or an existing employee and you can get funding to help support the cost of training and assessment.
Your responsibility as an employer when taking on an apprentice
An apprenticeship must last at least one year but can be up to 5 years depending upon the course being studied. During this time, you have 3 key responsibilities as an employer. You must make sure your apprentice:
You must have employers’ liability insurance in place. If you trade as a limited company with two or more people already employed by the business (including directors), then you should have this in place already.
However, if you’re a sole trader or the only person in your company and decide to take on an apprentice, then you must take out employers’ liability insurance.
There are 4 further requirements to meet when taking on an apprentice:
Further information on taking on an apprentice
NAPIT work with many colleges and organisations throughout the UK to provide support to apprentices.
They are able to assist apprentices by offering NAPIT Student membership free of charge and providing continuous support throughout both the practical and theoretical aspect of their apprenticeships. Visit the NAPIT website to find out more.
For further information on taking on an apprentice, visit Employing an apprentice: Overview – GOV.UK (www.gov.uk)
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