We are a government recognised provider of apprenticeship training and can provide an end to end solution for your training needs. By working closely with you we will be able to maximise the government funding which is available for existing and new employees
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AlphaQ works exclusively in the financial services, professional services and insurance sector. Our apprenticeship programmes are designed for, and focussed solely on, these industries. This ensures your employees receive the most relevant and relatable training experience.
APPRENTICESHIP OVERVIEW
- Can be used to train existing or new employees
- 100% government funded
- Use funding to develop the skilled workforce you need to achieve your corporate objectives
- Course duration is 12 months +
- Most courses give your employees an industry accredited qualification and put them on a path to being professionally recognised
- Improved employee retention rate is a benefit of these programmes
- It can be used as a progression route for your graduate programme
Most financial services firms are not
utilising the full amount of their levy pot
and this is lost after two years.
AlphaQ can help you implement
a programme to effectively utilise
this funding.
CONSULTANCY
AlphaQ offers a complimentary no-obligation consultancy service to help you set up your apprenticeship programme. We will identify your training needs and put in place the solution to achieve your corporate objectives. We will develop your workforce to ensure that you have the business skills to succeed.
Initial Consultation
Proposal
Plan
Launch
Understand the training requirements of the organisation and identify skills gaps
Initial plan for apprenticeships to develop workforce skills
- Plan start dates
- Decide if new or existing employees
- Identify participants
- Promote internally
- Set up systems and processes
- Check eligibility
NEW EMPLOYEES OR EXISTING EMPLOYEES
The apprenticeship levy can be used to train new entrants and existing employees.
| New Employees | New Employees | |
|---|---|---|
| Overview | Recruit new talent to your organisation and complement or replace an existing graduate programme | Use government funding to invest in and upskill existing employees. |
| Cost of recruiting | Free service | Not applicable |
All other elements of the apprenticeship scheme are the same for new or existing employees.
APPRENTICESHIP PROGRAMMES
AlphaQ offers the following apprenticeship programmes. If you have a group of employees the training can be delivered at your office and focus exclusively on your business.
| Apprenticeship | Level | Funding | Duration | Qualification |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Team Leader/Supervisor | 3 | £4,500 | 14 months | CMI Diploma |
| Operations/Departmental Manager | 5 | £7,000 | 24 months | CMI Chartered Manager |
| Investment Operations Technician | 3 | £9,000 | 16 months | CISI IOC |
| Investment Operations Specialist | 4 | £9,000 | 16 months | CISI IOC or IMC |
| Insurance Practitioner | 3 | £7,000 | 12-18 months | Cert CII |
| IS Business Analyst | 4 | £18,000 | 15-18 months | BCS International Diploma in Business Analysis |
| Data Analyst | 4 | £15,000 | 15-18 months | BCS L4 Cert in Data Analysis Tools /BCS L4 Cert in Data Analysis Concepts |
| Cyber Security Technologist | 4 | £18,000 | 18 months | BCS SFIAplus L3 |
| Digital and Technology Solutions Specialist | 6 | £25,000 | 36 months | Integrated Degree |
| Digital and Technology Solutions Specialist | 7 | £21,000 | 18 months | Integrated Degree |
TRAINING ELEMENTS
Apprenticeships are work-based training programmes, which will include most of the following elements:
Coaching sessions
Each apprentice has his or her own Skills Coach throughout the programme to help them on the learning journey.
Work-based mentors
The mentor is normally the line manager and will assist the apprentice by giving him or her an opportunity to apply everything learnt as part of the apprenticeship.
SME presentations
We work with you to find internal subject matter experts, or external guest speakers to complement the training progamme and ensure it develops the business skills that you need.
Building a portfolio of CPD activities
The apprentices will build a portfolio of evidence over the course of the programme to demonstrate the skills that have been acquired.
Webinars
The programme can include webinars to complement the training programme and contextualise everything that has been learnt from your organisation's perspective.
Online learning
Where appropriate, the training programme will include access to a library of e-learning content to complement the classroom workshops and allow participants to acquire knowledge at their own pace.
Workshops
The workshops are an opportunity to deliver the knowledge specified in the apprenticeship. The exact number and duration will depend on your requirements and the exams or knowledge modules specified in the standard.
Shadowing work colleagues
Learning new skills by shadowing work colleagues can count towards the "off the job" training requirement of the apprenticeship.
Attending conferences and events
Attending industry events can count towards the "off the job" training requirement of the apprenticeship.
Reflective journal
The apprentice will record his or her learning journey as part of the portfolio of evidence to show how learning has been applied in the workplace.
Assignments
Assignments may be formal and relate to a qualification or may be informally set to help apprentices demonstrate their understanding.
