Employ An Apprentice or Adult Trainee
Why take on an apprentice or Adult Trainee?
There are many benefits to having an Apprentice or Adult Trainee to help your business develop. They are a valuable asset who can be trained to suit your business requirements.
Apprenticeships are an increasingly attractive option for employers of all sizes wanting to bring new talent into their business.
Not only do apprenticeships offer young people the chance to kick-start a fulfilling career in the electrical industry but there are a wealth of benefits for the businesses that take them on. Adult traineeship gives an opportunity to reward existing employees who have gained the necessary onsite experience to progress to Tradesperson status.
An additional team member, trained to align with your business’s needs, proves beneficial in both the short and long term.
What support will I receive?
Employer Support
SECTT offers support and assistance in various areas, including:
- Meeting with you to discuss the course and your work type, ensuring you can provide relevant on-site experience to the apprentice.
- Guiding you on health and safety requirements.
- Supplying a list of successful Pre-Employment Assessment candidates seeking apprenticeships.
- Furnishing a roster of potential apprentices and adult trainees who excelled in pre-apprenticeship courses and actively seek opportunities. College-facilitated interviews are possible.
- A Training Officer will monitor and support your apprentice or adult trainee throughout their apprenticeship, addressing any concerns you may have.
- Providing login details to the OneFile system, allowing you to track your apprentice or adult trainee’s progress.
- You will receive performance feedback on your apprentice or adult trainee at college through reviews accessible on OneFile.
- The Training Officer will conduct on-site visits to discuss your apprentice or adult trainee’s progress with both the individual and a company representative.
Throughout the apprenticeship, SECTT will cover the expenses for the following:
- All Stage 1, 2, and 3 registration and college fees.
- Necessary course materials, such as IET Wiring Regulations and On-site Guide.
- Registration on online support systems for apprentices and employers.
- Courses designed to address any gaps in the apprentice’s knowledge before their Final Integrated Competence Assessment (FICA).
- The initial attempt at the FICA however, charges for any necessary resits will not be covered.
Please note the above is subject to funding by Skills Development Scotland.
SECTT will contribute towards expenses incurred when your apprentice or adult trainee attends college:
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We will reimburse travel costs by bus, rail or ferry, or contribute 22p per mile where travel is by car. This is subject to a deduction of £5 per day, which represents a notional contribution towards normal daily travel costs. In line with established SDS arrangements – no deductions will apply in respect of Apprentices and Adult Trainees resident in the following specified areas – Argyll & Bute, Highland, Moray, Orkney, Shetland, Western Isles, Isle of Arran, Isle of Great Cumbrae, and the Isle of Little Cumbrae. Eligible postcodes can be checked using – https://www.gov.uk/find-local-council
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We will contribute £30 per night, to a maximum of £150 per week, towards accommodation costs where your apprentice or adult trainee is required to stay away from home.
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Expense claims should cover a maximum period of five weeks and must be submitted to SECTT within 30 days of the end of the claim period.
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The claim form and guidance notes are available using the link below. Receipts are required for each item claimed.
How do I hire?
Hiring an apprentice
Employers have the flexibility to include an existing apprentice in the program or opt to recruit one through SECTT. Regional Training Officers are available to provide assistance as needed.
Apprentices
To enrol an apprentice, the individual must meet the following criteria:
- Age 16 or above.
- Employed by an electrical contractor.
- Reside in Scotland.
Adult Trainee
For apprentices aged 22 or older with a minimum of one year’s electrical experience, there is an alternative path known as the adult trainee route. This option entails less time spent at college due to the practical experience already acquired on-site.
FAQS
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
Why should I take on an apprentice?
Apprentices fufill a specific role on site and can assist tradesperson on site. Whilst they are doing this they are learning valuable skills which in turn will help employers grow their business.
What will the training cost be?
Training fees will be paid for however you will need to cover wages whilst the apprentice/trainee is at college. You may also be eligible for funding grants depending on a few factors, again this is described in the SECTT Apprenticeship Brochure in downloads.
What are the current wage rates for apprentices?
The SJIB apprentice wage rates can be obtained from their website www.sjib.org.uk
Why am I being contacted by SDS?
The Funding payment system that helps fund your apprenticeship is governed by SDS FIPS system and to allow them to check the money is being used correctly they contact all apprentices and employers from time to time.
Who can I contact for more information?
We will only be too happy to discuss your needs. To start an Apprentice/Adult Trainee please contact us or phone 0131 445 5659.
TESTIMONIALS
SUCCESS STORIES
We’ve supported many employers throughout their apprenticeship and adult trainee journeys in the electrical industry.
Iain Currie
Derek Mitchell Electricial Ltd
Invaluable
Derek Grindlay
John McNicol & Co (Electrical Engineers) Ltd
Supported
We have been recruiting and training our apprentices in conjunction with SECTT for over two decades. I think that speaks for itself. Recruiting from the pre-app course gives us a better understanding of who you are employing, as the apprentice arrives with you that little bit more mature and safety conscious than they would have done coming straight from school. The assistance and notifications regarding our apprentices which we receive from both the Training Officer and the college lecturers are much valued and enable us to act quickly on the apprentices advancement.
Martin Gemmell
Magnus Electrical Services
Confidence through training
Magnus Electrical Services has taken on apprentices from the pre-app course at West College Scotland for a number of years and we’ve found the course does a fantastic job of preparing them. It gives them great insight into lots of aspects of the electrical industry, including hand tool skills, knowledge of materials and accessories, and uses and installation methods for various forms of containment. All of our apprentices speak highly of the guidance and training they received while on the course and how their confidence has grown over the coursework, both in their own abilities and in interacting with others in a working environment.
HOW DO I GET STARTED?
your requirements
To prepare for registration ensure you have your company details to hand as well as an idea of the intake requirements for your business.
Register
The first step is to employing your Apprentice or Adult Trainee is to complete our Employers form. Once we recieve your details one of our Training Officer will be in touch.