We appreciate that workforce development can sometimes be a difficult task and process but our Business Development team are here to help. We have created a list of FAQs below to hopefully answer any questions or queries you have, but if you still require any further information or guidance please contact us today to discuss your specific needs.
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Investing in workforce development is essential in ensuring the long-term success of your organisation through reskilling and upskilling your workforce. There are many ways and methods by which you can do this including and not limited to; masterclasses, workshops, short courses to University and industry body accredited modules and apprenticeships.
Workforce development programmes will help your organisation to:
We can also work with you to help you understand the needs of your workforce, identifying those possible skills gaps and productivity gains informing your plans for future workforce development.
Who pays for the course is dependent on the individual course or programme itself. For many programmes it is the individual delegate or participant that can pay for the course. However, many employers choose to support their staff and fund their participation. For other programmes places are funded through commissioners and there are some fully funded schemes. All fees and funding information can be found in the relevant course pages.
Again, this is dependent on the individual programme. This might be from a content perspective, as the course is relevant to those working in a specific field. However other programmes, for example programmes where there is University or professional body accreditation, there will be entry requirements. The entry requirements, where applicable for each course are listed on the individual course pages.
Depending on the course, there may be slightly different application procedures. These will l be detailed on the individual course pages. In some instances, the individuals may need to apply, however, for other programmes you can directly secure places for your staff.
There is the option of online payment for courses following online application. However, there is the opportunity for invoicing as an organisation procuring individual or multiple places.
We can absolutely scope this and indeed work with many organisations to understand their challenges and needs in order to design, develop and deliver programmes aimed at addressing the needs of their workforce. These programmes can be sector/area specific or more general education and training. In all instances our academic teams will work with you to evaluate the content, delivery model and scope of course ahead of delivery. For more information and to explore this please contact our Business Development team via the form here.
Degree apprenticeships combine working with studying part-time at university. The job must have a productive purpose and should provide the apprentice with the opportunity to gain the knowledge, skills and behaviours needed to achieve the apprenticeship.
Through the degree apprenticeship, apprentices will gain the technical knowledge, practical experience and wider skills they need for their immediate job and future career. The apprentice gains this through a wide mix of learning in the workplace, formal off-the-job training and the opportunity to practice these new skills in a real work environment.
Higher apprenticeships combine working with studying part-time. The job must have a productive purpose and should provide the apprentice with the opportunity to gain the knowledge, skills and behaviours needed to achieve the apprenticeship.
Through the higher apprenticeship, apprentices will gain the technical knowledge, practical experience and wider skills they need for their immediate job and future career. The apprentice gains this through a wide mix of learning in the workplace, formal off-the-job training and the opportunity to practice these new skills in a real work environment.
Students can be an existing member of staff or a new recruit and there is no age limit.
Some courses do have standard entry requirements. Full details on Northumbria's entry requirements can be found within entry requirements section on the relevant course page.
Whilst studying the apprentice will be required to work full-time (for at least 30 hours a week) in your workplace, and will be supported through learning at work, training and study to achieve the requirements of the apprenticeship standard.
At Northumbria University all assessments are work-based including student projects; they can be based on the context and activity of your organisation, leading to increased organisational understanding and performance by the apprentice whilst ensuring they develop new skills and enhance your productivity and business performance.
In order to complete the programme the learner will have to demonstrate that they have obtained the relevant skills and knowledge required during their workplace training. They will also have to take an end-point assessment in order to achieve their apprenticeship.
Northumbria’s Apprenticeship programme will build upon our innovative and work-based approach to learning, by designing a programme that integrates theory with practice. We will use work-based modules to connect the learning to practical experience.
If you would like to explore further how degree apprenticeships work complete the below enquiry form and a member of the team will be in touch.
In addition to this we offer more than a learning programme; we develop a partnership. We work with organisations to develop courses that meet the demands of their business.
Building upon the foundation of the apprentices’ existing abilities and experience, our academic qualifications ensure employees are empowered through increased skills, knowledge and self-awareness, so they can take on tomorrow’s challenges.
Our apprenticeships build upon our innovative and work-based approach to learning, by designing a programme that integrates theory with practice.
We use work-based modules to connect the learning to practical experience. Our apprentices think independently, understand and justify their own opinions, and recognise the need to challenge their thinking, and the thinking of others.
We work with organisations to build a workforce development portfolio which meets their needs, objectives and strategy. We also run closed programmes for larger cohorts which allows us to tailor the programmes content to a specific organisation.
If you would like to discuss further about working with Northumbria complete the below enquiry form.
If you’re an employer in England with a salary bill over 3 million you’ll pay 0.5% apprenticeship levy into the Digital Apprenticeship Service (DAS).
Organisations are able to access their levy to cover 100% of apprenticeship training and assessment fees over a 24-month period. Organisations who chose not to access their levy on apprenticeships would not be entitled to receive the money back from the DAS. Organisations who access their levy will also receive a 10% top-up to the levy funds from Government.
You can also get an extra £1000, if your apprentice is:
If your apprentice falls into one of the above categories, and you have fewer than 50 employees you will receive 100% funding.
From then we will work in collaboration with your organisation to discuss your aims and objectives and design the best workforce development portfolio for your requirements.
We guide both employer and employees through the application and funding processes and will be on hand to assist you during the apprenticeship journey.
Step 1.
Enquire - Contact our Business Development Team to discuss the development of your workforce.
Step 2.
Application - Once your development requirements are identified we will support you throughout the application process, guiding you every step of the way.
Step 3.
Agreement - Once a formal offer is made to the applicant, we will work with you to complete all required paperwork from contract to enrolment.
Step 4.
On Programme - We form a partnership with each employer in order to ensure you receive continued support throughout the apprenticeship programme and learning journey.
Organisations invest in talent development and apprenticeships to:
All tuition fees for apprenticeships are covered by the employer, the total payment required depends on the organisations apprenticeship levy status.
Apprentices may choose to spend additional time training out of hours, but this is not a requirement.
Northumbria can provide teaching on campus within the classroom, or for some larger cohorts and closed programmes we can deliver the apprenticeship within the work-place or a suitable external location convenient for employees.
This is normally for university study, however, it can be delivered flexibly. It must be away from the apprentice’s normal working duties and must teach new knowledge, skills and behaviours relevant to their specific apprenticeship.
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