provide a contract of employment and apprentice agreement for the duration of the apprenticeship and pay the agreed wage
allow the apprentice to attend external off-the-job training and assessments as part of their paid working hours
ensure the apprentice role helps them gain the knowledge, skills and behaviours they need to achieve
encourage a culture of support and communication to help the apprentice, line manager and apprenticeship training provider achieve consistent goals

carry out induction with the apprentice, talk through their objectives and goals and agree a training plan
set out what is expected of them, for example, dress code, time management and general work behaviours
provide an understanding how apprentice role fits with the team and wider organisation
carry out regular one-to-one meetings with the apprentice as part of usual performance management
support the apprentice to follow the apprenticeship standard and complete their individual training plan
ensure clear and frequent communication with the apprentice and training provider
help the apprentice achieve the apprenticeship to the required standard and on time
attend progress review meetings
support personal development and wellbeing alongside the work place mentor

enrol the apprentice onto an apprenticeship that is appropriate for their job role and experience.
establish goals and timely targets with the apprentice and line manager
identify the apprentice’s training and development needs through individual training plans
remind apprentices of their deadlines and assessment dates to ensure evidence is uploaded on time.
conduct regular progress reviews involving the line manager
provide support and guidance to help the apprentice prepare for End Point Assessment (EPA)
during EPA ensure the apprentice understands the assessment methods, the evidence expectations and that they feel confident and ready for EPA.
ensure the employer is aware of the EPA requirements and is able to support the apprentice

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