When offering apprenticeships, employers have a number of responsibilities to fulfil, including:
- Providing a safe and suitable workplace for the apprentice
- Ensuring the apprentice receives the training and support required to achieve their apprenticeship
- Paying the apprentice a wage in line with national minimum wage requirements
- Providing the apprentice with a contract of employment
- Allowing the apprentice to attend training sessions or off-the-job training as required by their apprenticeship
- Giving the apprentice time to complete their apprenticeship, without interfering with their learning and development
- Ensuring that the apprentice is treated fairly and not discriminated against based on their gender, age, race, or any other protected characteristic
- Providing regular feedback and reviews to the apprentice, to help them develop their skills and knowledge.
By fulfilling these responsibilities, employers can create a positive and supportive environment for their apprentices, which helps them to succeed and contribute to the growth and success of the business.