Employing an Apprentice

Why Apprentices?

An apprenticeship is a real job with training. Individuals earn while they learn, gaining valuable skills and knowledge in a specific job role. Most of the on-the-job training for an apprenticeship is undertaken at the employer’s premises, gaining job-specific skills in the workplace.

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  • A group of young people who are involved in outdoor apprenticeships stand in the dark looking at a map. They are wearing helmets with head torches on top and appear to be working out directions.
  • A group of young people stand around in a circle while an outdoor activity instructor provides instructions on a whiteboard. The group are wearing life jackets over warm outdoor clothing indicating they are about to take part in a fun water activity.
  • An instructor explaining the walking route to a group of Apprentices taking part in Lowland Leader training.
  • Two apprentices taking part in a training exercise stand on a grassy slope surrounded by countryside. They are looking at maps and are wearing warm outdoor clothing.

Why Choose Channel Training?

Specialists in the outdoor sector working with over 50 employers

Skills package that includes NGB qualifications as part of the apprenticeship

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100% pass for apprentices reaching End Point Assessment

Over 60% of apprentices achieve a distinction

Ranked top 10% of small/medium apprenticeship training providers in England

How Can Apprenticeships Support Your Business?

Apprenticeships represent a robust and powerful tool to recruit, train and retain diverse talent for your organisation.

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Cost-Effective Talent Development

Apprenticeships allow organisations to train individuals from the ground up, shaping their skills according to company needs.

Addressing Skills Shortages

Apprenticeships provide a way to fill skills gaps in the workforce. Employers can train apprentices in specialised areas that are crucial for their business.

Increased Productivity

Studies show that apprentices often become highly productive and contribute significantly to the business. As they learn on the job, they quickly acquire practical skills.

Tailored to Business Needs

Apprenticeships offer the opportunity to train employees specifically in line with your company’s processes, values, and culture.

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Our Apprenticeships

The apprenticeship standards we currently offer are:

Level 2 Community Activator Coach

Level 3 Outdoor Activity Instructor

Level 3 Early Years Educator

L5 Specialist Teaching Assistant

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What Employers Say…

  • In my view, apprentices are far better prepared for the workplace than students at college. The critical distinction is the experience of working with people day in and day out, both colleagues but more importantly customers.
    Mike Fawcett
    Longtown Outdoor Learning Centre
  • Channel Training have consistently delivered an agile and highly responsive apprenticeship service that is fit for purpose for our industry sector – highly recommended.
    Anonymous
    Via Employer Survey
  • It has been fantastic to work with Channel Training alongside our apprentices. The support they have offered both ourselves and our apprentices has been fantastic…Looking forward to continuing to work with them.
    Matthew Laird
    Wiltshire Outdoor Learning Team CIC

Channel Training holds the Matrix Standard, a national quality award which demonstrates that we provide a high standard of impartial information, advice and guidance to help you explore options and the right approach for your chosen career and industry sector.

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“Leaders are passionate about the value and impact of their apprenticeships on the employers they work with. They use their expert knowledge of outdoor learning and adventure to design a highly effective curriculum that enables apprentices to gain the knowledge, skills and behaviours they need to be successful and confident outdoor learning instructors and leaders”

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Registered Practitioner of the Institute for Outdoor Learning

Channel Training Apprenticeships provide unique opportunity and support for your business. As an RPIOL awarding centre we provide every apprentice with the valuable RPIOL accreditation in addition to their apprenticeship certification. 

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Current Apprenticeship Vacancies

If you’re ready to start employing apprentices, get in touch with us today!

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