Our team works with employers of all sizes to design training programmes to meet organisational needs. We tailor programmes around job roles and skills gaps to make the training relevant to your occupational area, within the scope of the chosen Apprenticeship Standard or Standalone Qualification.
Leicestershire County Council, through its adult learning service, offers a range of training and learning options for employers of all sizes across Leicestershire.
Apprenticeships are paid jobs with embedded training. Around 20% of your paid time will be spent carrying out off the job training; this may be in the normal work setting or in a training setting. We work closely with the apprentice and employer to plan an individualised learning experience for each apprentice.
These are career focussed learning programmes which do not have to be undertaken as part of any formal employment, and can be used as a gateway to a new career. Our offer currently includes a number of short courses including: the Level 3 Award in Education and Training (AET).
GoLearn (Leicestershire Adult Learning Service) offer a wide range of courses and qualifications that can support the wider skills and development of employees in a work-based setting. Courses can include everything from; Digital Skills, English, Maths and ESOL qualifications, to Mental Health Workshops, Learning for Wellbeing programmes and Languages courses (including British Sign Language) which can form a valuable part of your organisation’s employee CPD and wellbeing strategy.
As a registered training provider of apprenticeships and work-based training programmes, our approach to working with employers is needs based. We place a high value on creating learning opportunities that work for your business, and all relationships with employers begin with a conversation to better understands your needs and challenges.
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Leicestershire County Council is an established provider of apprenticeships and work-based vocational courses. We specialise in Education and Early Years, Health and Social Care, Business and Finance Management and Administration sectors. Our current average achievement rate across our full programmes is 92%.
Examples of apprenticeships we currently offer are listed below and our team of specialist Trainer Assessors can offer a wide range of standards that may not be displayed here. Contact us to discuss your needs.
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Our Apprenticeships are rated excellent, by employers and apprentices, on the Apprenticeship Service.
Adult Care Worker Apprenticeship (ST0005)
Adult Care Workers are the frontline staff who help adults with care and support needs to achieve their personal goals and live as independently and safely as possible, enabling them to have control and choice in their lives.
Business Administrator Apprenticeship (ST0070)
Business administrators have a highly transferable set of knowledge, skills and behaviours that can be applied in all places of work. This includes small and large businesses alike, across the public, private and charitable sectors.
Customer Service Practitioner Apprenticeship (ST0072)
Providing customer service products and services for businesses and other organisations including face-to-face, telephone, digital and written contact and communications.
Payroll Administrator Apprenticeship (ST0073)
Aimed at payroll professionals working in the day-to-day processing of payroll either in-house or as a bureau service. Payroll Administrator apprentices are typically either new to the role, are in post but lack comprehensive experience across all fields of the role or are experienced but lack formal qualifications.
Teaching Assistant Apprenticeship (ST0454)
The Teaching Assistant Apprenticeship is a work-based learning programme which will give your employees the knowledge, skills and behaviours they need to support learning effectively in your school.
Adult Care Workers are the frontline staff who help adults with care and support needs to achieve their personal goals and live as independently and safely as possible, enabling them to have control and choice in their lives.
More information about Adult Care Worker Apprenticeship (ST0005)Business administrators have a highly transferable set of knowledge, skills and behaviours that can be applied in all sectors. This includes small and large businesses alike; from the public sector, private sector and charitable sector.
More information about Business Administrator Apprenticeship (ST0070)Providing customer service products and services for businesses and other organisations including face-to-face, telephone, digital and written contact and communications.
More information about Customer Service Practitioner Apprenticeship (ST0072)The Level 3 Award in Education and Training (known as the AET) is an ideal foundation course for anyone looking to teach in the Further Education sector which includes adult community learning and voluntary organisations. The course is a great start to your teaching career and will provide you with the fundamental skills required for being a successful teacher. The AET is a recognised and valuable qualification for the FE sector.
More information about Level 3 Award in Education & Training (AET)Aimed at payroll professionals working in the day-to-day processing of payroll either in-house or as a bureau service. Payroll Administrator apprentices are typically either new to the role, are in post but lack comprehensive experience across all fields of the role or are experienced but lack formal qualifications. This apprenticeship covers all key areas of payroll processing including: foundations of payroll, pensions, technical aspects, (such as manual calculations of build-to-gross and gross-to-net pay), regulations and compliance, systems and processes.
More information about Payroll Administrator Apprenticeship (ST0073)Aimed at experienced or qualified payroll managers who are responsible for leading a team of payroll administrators. A Payroll Assistant Manager may be new to this role, are being promoted, or have been in post for some time but require formalised education in the subject. This apprenticeship typically lasts for 24 months and covers: principles of payroll, leading and developing payroll functions (including business change), legislation, managing payroll teams, industry models, risks and opportunities, developing procedures, case law and process improvements.
More information about Payroll Assistant Manager Apprenticeship (ST0869)Specialist teaching assistants support provision related to special educational needs and disability (SEND), the social and emotional well-being, of learners, or within another area of specialist curriculum provision such as forest schools, EAL, subject-based interventions or music education. This occupation is found in primary, secondary, special schools, alternative provision, further education institutions such as sixth forms and colleges, and a range of other education settings such as music hubs.
More information about Specialist Teaching Assistant Apprenticeship (ST1414)The Teaching Assistant Apprenticeship is a work-based learning programme which will give your employees the knowledge, skills and behaviours they need to support learning effectively in your school. Teaching Assistants are found in primary, secondary, special schools, alternative provision, and further education institutions such as sixth forms and colleges. Teaching Assistants work across all age ranges, supporting all learners.
More information about Teaching Assistant Apprenticeship (ST0454)
Jessica Jaques, a project support officer in Engineering Services, successfully completed her Team Leader or Supervisor Advanced Apprenticeship, achieving a distinction in her End Point Assessment (EPA) in July. Through hard work, dedication, and the support of her Trainer Assessor, Jess not only excelled in the programme but also secured a promotion to Project Manager within the Transport Projects and Programmes team.
Rachel Congreve, a career changer in her 40s, never envisioned herself as an apprentice. Yet, she now finds herself pursuing an apprenticeship as a Trainee Community Support Worker for Home First at Leicestershire County Council. This new role marks a significant transition from her previous career in teaching to working in adult care and supporting her local community, so we sat down with Rachel to hear her story.
Hannah, the Payroll Manager at Northumberland County Council, is a prime example of how leadership and professional development can go hand in hand. Leading her team by example, Hannah completed the Level 3 Payroll Administrator Apprenticeship, achieving a Distinction, showcasing her determination and dedication.