Protected: Employing an Apprentice

Digital Apprenticeship Service Account (DAS)

Employers that do not pay the apprenticeship Levy will be required as of 1^st April 2021 to reserve funds through the apprenticeship service. Once a reservation has been made, funds are guaranteed for that apprenticeship, subject to the reservation being turned into a commitment, and all other eligibility criteria being met as detailed in the Apprenticeship Funding Rules. This will be the eligibility criteria that is in place at the time the apprentice starts on programme and not when the reservation is made.

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BMet Employer Apprenticeship Guide

General information overview on what it means to recruit an apprentice, click here to view Employer Apprenticeship Guide.

1. BMet Organisational Needs Analysis

This will be completed during the appointment and will form the main part of the discussions.

Please note – your details will be recorded and retained via the college CRM for business purposes only.

 

2. BMet Apprenticeship Framework Agreement 

These will form part of the full apprenticeship contract with BMet.

 

3. BMet Health & Safety Assessment 

In order to meet the College’s Health & Safety requirements, we will also require a Health & Safety workplace assessment to be carried out. This check is completed with all employers prior to the recruitment of an apprentice. Should you choose to pursue an opportunity with BMet, a member of our team will contact you directly to arrange completion at an appropriate time.

 

4. BMet Apprenticeship Vacancy Capture Form

Will be used to advertise the vacancy through the National Apprenticeship Service (NAS) website as well as the BMet website.

 

5. BMet Employer Incentive Set-up Form

We will require this form to be completed and returned to us at the point you recruit/employ an apprentice via BMet who is eligible for the Apprenticeship Incentive Payment. Please note that upon receipt of your completed form, a member of BMet’s Finance Team will make contact with you to validate the information you have submitted.

Please note – as part of the College’s process a company credit check will be carried out at the point of engagement.

 

6. ESFA Employer Apprenticeship Agreement

Please visit the following link for further information.

This form will also need to be completed should you successfully recruit and employ an apprentice.

 

Sample Forms

• BMet Apprenticeship Framework Agreement (3 MB)

• BMet Vacancy Capture Form (692 KB)

• BMet Health and Safety Assessment (478 KB)

• BMet Employer Incentive Setup Form (43 KB)