Employer Services
The Millenium Centre, 106 - 108 Duke Street, Liverpool, L1 5AG
Fax: 0151 708 8448
Michael John Academy offers a comprehensive and professional service to employers from the hair and beauty sector. We seek to support employers in identifying their business needs, recruiting apprentices, delivering training and providing opportunities to further enhance their business by providing ongoing information, advice and guidance.
Below is a summary of each of the products and services offered to employers
Apprenticeships
Bespoke
Organisational Needs Analysis
Employer Charter
Employer Responsive Strategy Summary
External Websites
Apprenticeships
Michael John Academy has a reputation for supporting employers in recruiting and training apprentices in the hair and beauty sector.
The following options are available:
- Apprenticeship Framework (Level 2)
- Hairdressing
- Barbering
- Beauty Therapy
- Nail Services
- Advanced Apprenticeship Framework (Level 3)
- Hairdressing
- Barbering
- Beauty Therapy
- Nail Services
How can I recruit an apprentice?
The team at Michael John Academy will support you in the recruitment of your apprentice. There are a number of options available:
- Young people wishing to become an apprentice apply to Michael John Academy. We match the young people to an employer. In most cases there are a number of applicants, so the employer is able interview a range of applicants and select the young person who is most appropriate for them.
- The Vacancy Matching Service (managed by the National Apprenticeship Service) – Michael John Academy support employers in advertising their vacancy. This website is accessed by young people interested in becoming apprentices.
- You recruit your own apprentice, and contact Michael John Academy to provide the training.Although the majority of apprentices start their training programme in the summer, recruitment takes place throughout the year.
What is an Apprenticeship Framework?
An apprenticeship framework is a collection of qualifications that is delivered as a package to ensure that your apprentice has the practical skills and understanding to enable them to work effectively in employment.
Included within the Apprenticeship Framework are:
- National Vocational Qualification (NVQ) – this is delivered at level 2 for apprentices and level 3 for advanced apprentices. The NVQ consists of a series of units that include both practical skills and background knowledge / understanding
- Functional Skills – these are literacy and numeracy qualifications, delivered to ensure that apprentices have the necessary skills to communicate and operate effectively in the workplace. These are delivered at level 1 for apprentices and level 2 for advanced apprentices.
- Apprentices are reviewed in the workplace a minimum of every 12 weeks, ensuring that both you and the apprentice are up to date with their progress and are aware of any additional support that is required.
How is the training planned and delivered?
All apprentices undergo diagnostic and skills assessments prior to enrolment on the programme. This informs of the apprentices existing skills, and identifies where additional support and training will be required.
There is a programme of day classes that held at our training centres throughout the year. The content of each class is planned in advance, so it can be identified which classes your apprentice must attend. In most cases, apprentices attend on a weekly basis on an agreed day.
The programme of day classes supports employers in identifying the skills for which your apprentice has received training; and which skills are to be delivered where an apprentice may require practice in the workplace. This will be discussed in detail at each review in the workplace.
Michael John Academy offers assessments in the workplace. These are planned in advance with employers, and enable apprentices to be assessed in their normal workplace situation. This method of assessment has minimal impact on regular workplace activities, but needs careful planning to ensure that the apprentice is carrying out work the work that is required for their NVQ.
What is expected of me as an employer?
Prior to the apprentice starting the programme, a representative will visit you in your premises to discuss the requirements of the apprenticeship with you. They will ensure that you have all the information and guidance that you require, and will be able to answer any questions that you may have.
A risk assessment will be completed to ensure that you are able to provide a safe working environment for the apprentice. This involves checking that you are appropriately insured and that you comply with health and safety legislation. This is also an opportunity for us to provide up to date support and information to you.
You will be required to employ your apprentice, and ensure that there is a contract of employment in place. You will be expected to pay an appropriate wage, which complies with National Minimum Wage legislation. The current National Minimum Wage for apprentices is £2.50 per hour for any apprentice aged 16 – 18 or in the first year of their apprenticeship. After this, the apprentice must be paid the National Minimum Wage for their age group. As an employee, the apprentice will be entitled to paid holidays.
Apprentices are expected to combine work and training in the workplace, and will need to be provided with the opportunity to practice new skills and techniques. As the apprentice progresses through their training programme, they will become more effective in the workplace.
Funding
All training and assessment, which is part of the apprentice framework, is fully funded and no contribution is expected from you or the learner.
Bespoke
Michael John Academy offers bespoke training for employers. Training is offered at our training centres, in the workplace or at an appropriate alternative venue.
The duration of our training programmes varies – from half a day for a technical updating course or up to two years for a level 3 qualification, such as an NVQ.
The training options are listed below. Most employers tend to participate in a range of options to meet their needs.
- Business Specific – with only your staff in attendance. This allows your specific requirements to be addressed, and can be put into context for your business.
- Open Courses – courses consist of learners from different employers attending the same course. The course calendar provides detail of dates, duration etc. Courses are varied, and include a range of topics and titles.
- Long Courses – usually involves working towards a nationally accredited qualification, such as an NVQ.
The free Organisational Needs Analysis service is available to employers; and provides support and guidance in identifying training to meet the needs of your business.
Organisational Needs Analysis
Michael John Academy offers a free, confidential Organisational Needs Analysis service for employers. A representative will visit you in your workplace to discuss your business needs. A report is developed, identifying areas requiring development and recommending an appropriate training solution.
An action plan will be developed from the findings of the report, identifying the following:
- Business requirement
- Training solution
- Proposed training date
- Staff attendees
- Cost / funding source
- Proposed date to review the impact of the training
Employer Charter
Employer Responsive Strategy Summary
External Websites
The following external websites offer support to employers in the Hair and Beauty sector:
- Habia – the Sector Skills Council for the hair and beauty sector
- Bussiness Link – offers a free business advice and support service, available online and through local advisers
- National Apprenticeship Service – provides support to those employing apprentices
- Health and Safety Executive – promoting health and safety in the workplace
- ACAS (Advisory, Conciliation and Arbitration Service) – provides support and guidance to promote improved working relations
For further information and support, please contact the Employer Responsive team at:
Michael John Academy Millennium Centre 106 - 108, Duke Street Liverpool L1 5AG 0151 708 8558 www.michaeljohnofliverpool.com employer@michaeljohnofliverpool.com
