Course Delivery
At NHTA we able to customise the delivery to each business we work with. Our apprenticeships are designed around individuals and business needs, and courses are delivered in a range of formats.
- 1-2-1 sessions
- Group workshops
- Online learning
Wider Learning
This part of the qualification includes topics such as Equality, Diversity and Inclusion, Health and Safety, British Values and The Prevent Duty as standard.
20% OTJ Training
The ‘20% Off the Job’ is imperative to achievement of this apprenticeship. This simply means that a learner should spend 20% of their time on programme and in work time ‘upskilling’ themselves.
This may include:
- Manufacturer Training – processes, procedures, new technologies
- Shadowing or being mentored
- Learning support provided by training provider or employer
- Simulation exercises and role play
- Online learning
- Time spent writing assessments/assignments
- Completing set tasks
- Preparing for professional discussions
- Industry visits
- Visiting the employer’s other departments
Functional Skills
- Throughout the qualification there will be directed learning dedicated to Maths and English.
- If a prior qualification at Level 2 (GCSE C/4 or above) has not been attained and verified, additional exams for Maths and English will be undertaken ahead of achievement of the qualification.
Employer commitment
- An employer must be fully committed to supporting their employee with training and development needs, regular 1-2-1 sessions and 360 feedback throughout the qualification. This will include Personal Development Plan and Continuing Professional Development activities and records.
- Employers and Tutors should be conducting review sessions every 8 weeks as standard.