Work, Learn, Qualify
It is now easier for you to train and develop your skills as an existing member of staff through the Work, Learn, Qualify programme.
No matter what your role or the qualification you choose to undertake, Work, Learn, Qualify is not just an opportunity for you as an individual. You will also help to strengthen the university as a world class teaching and research institution.
Apprenticeships are no longer just available for 16 to 24 year olds. The apprenticeship reforms mean that anyone, regardless of age or past qualifications, can become an apprentice. Although apprenticeships have been around for a long time, the impact of them and the level of qualifications that you can gain through the training programmes is becoming more valuable to both employers and employees.
Below are some reasons for considering undertaking the Work, Learn, Qualify programme:
- Gain new knowledge and skills.
- Gain additional qualifications and transferable skills to bolster your CV. Although not directly linked to promotion, it is an opportunity for you to get qualified in your industry area.
- Various Higher and Degree level apprenticeship opportunities are available.
- No changes to your salary or terms and conditions - you will remain on your current pay grade and your terms and conditions will remain the same.
- No financial cost to you - eligible training costs for the apprenticeship will be met by the apprenticeship levy, not your School/Departmental budget.
How does Work, Learn, Qualify work?
As an 'employee apprentice' you will carry out your existing role whilst undertaking a period of training. You will work towards a nationally recognised qualification offered by a learning provider, as well as on-the-job learning within your existing School or Department. Undertaking an apprenticeship won't affect your pay and conditions of employment.
Take a look at the presentation below for a summary of the scheme. On the right you can find the written content of the presentation for accessibility purposes.
Written content of presentation
Standards
To undertake a Work, Learn, Qualify apprenticeship, you must choose a government approved Standard which applies to the work you are doing, or would like to do (i.e. it is beneficial to your current or future role). A typical apprentice standard will include:
- An occupational profile
- Core knowledge requirements
- Core skill requirements
- Core behaviour requirements
- Duration of apprenticeship
- Level of apprenticeship
- Entry requirements
- Qualifications gained
- English and mathematics requirements
- Links to professional registration and progression
- Assessment plans
Please visit our Standards webpage for more information:
Standards
Apply
If you think the Work, Learn, Qualify scheme might be for you, please visit our Workspace page and complete an application form. The more information you provide now will enable PD to select the appropriate training provider. Please note: at this stage there is no commitment to go on to employ an apprentice and your expression of interest will only become firm once an ATF has been submitted.
Please note: you must be a member of the University of Nottingham to submit this form and you will need to use your university account to log in and complete it.