Why take on a construction apprentice?
There are many advantages to employing an apprentice, find out how you could benefit.
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Information for Employers
Apprenticeships bring valuable competences into your business, creating a motivated, highly skilled and qualified team. And, with the government’s support, apprenticeships offer a cost-effective route to training the next generation of construction specialists.
There are many other benefits of supporting the apprenticeship scheme, from enhanced productivity, reduced staff turnover, increased employee satisfaction and lower recruitment costs. So, are you ready to join the nearly 20 percent of employers that offer apprenticeships?
Built around the industry’s needs
NHBC’s apprenticeships are recognised as a fantastic pathway into construction related areas and the perfect way to help young people develop a rewarding career in the industry, with the right training and qualifications for them to succeed and add real value to your business.
The NHBC training team has been successfully supporting the home-building sector for over 25 years, delivering technical training and qualifications to a broad range of professionals. We deliver around 13,500 delegate training days each year across our portfolio of more than 30 technical courses. We are an approved provider of apprenticeships and are committed to using our expertise, knowledge and experience to support the development of the next generation of house builders.
Key information and support
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How does it
work?
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Apprenticeship courses available from NHBC
Our apprenticeships enable you to earn a wage from day one, whilst getting the training you need to earn a recognised and respected qualification.
Our site supervisor apprentices study one day a week through our learning facilities, and our bricklaying apprentices will benefit through block release from our new, purpose-built training hub, enabling them to immerse themselves in a realistic working environment, including the chance to build substantial structures.
Construction Site Supervisor
Apprenticeship
This apprenticeship offers the perfect start for anyone embarking on a career in site management. Construction Site Supervisors will manage sub-contractors, ongoing operations, ensuring quality with a view to moving into management as they develop.
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Bricklaying
Apprenticeship
We think this apprenticeship is a game changer! After an initial 5 week period of intensive hands-on training at one of our unique training hubs, apprentices will join your site health and safety savvy and with sufficient basic skills to be able to positively contribute on day one.
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Apprenticeships handbook
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Safeguarding and prevent guide
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Grants and incentives for Apprentices
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NHBC’s house-building apprenticeships are available to anyone aged 16+ and living in England. Whether you’ve just taken your GCSEs, you’re still studying or you’ve already been in the world of work for a while, an apprenticeship could be the perfect next step for you.
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