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COULD YOUR BUSINESS BENEFIT FROM AN APPRENTICE IN 2024?
T
he building services training provider, Logic4training, is introducing a new 19+ apprenticeship programme and is calling for
employers interested in taking on an apprentice. With over 20 years’ experience training plumbers, heating engineers and electricians in essential industry qualifi cations, the company is well-placed to support the next generation of building services installers.
Scheduled for launch summer 2024 at its
Northolt centre, the fi rst apprenticeships will be in Gas Engineering and Smart Metering. Off ering an aff ordable way to nurture new talent, Logic4training apprenticeships provide a number of benefi ts over college-based alternatives, including year-round provision so apprentices can start at a time to suit the employer, and small class sizes to ensure the best possible training experience. Logic4training will do a block-release model, with in-centre training tailored in terms of time and content (where possible) to the needs of a business. By completing training in chunks (1-2 weeks at a time), on return to the workplace, the apprentice will
stay with an employer after training is complete. “As experienced training providers to existing
have useful skills that can be applied straight away. Mark Krull, director for Logic4training, said:
“We are excited to launch our new apprenticeship programme. Apprenticeships off er a great opportunity for both the apprentice and the employer; a mutually benefi cial arrangement, which allows businesses to cost-eff ectively upskill someone to meet their specifi c needs, while the trainee ‘earns while they learn. “Statistically, an apprentice is far more likely to
installers, we understand the demands of working in the trades and have designed our apprenticeships accordingly, providing fl exible start times, support with recruitment and options for employers with a number of apprentices, for example. We also off er all the add-on courses required for a future-proof business, such as heat pump training.” Megan Killen, head of apprenticeships at Logic4training, added: “Apprenticeships are a tried, tested and aff ordable model for bringing in new talent. Larger organisations pay into the Apprenticeship Levy, which covers the price of training and smaller businesses pay just 5% towards this cost. Apprentices must be paid a minimum wage, but at the end of the process, you have someone fully qualifi ed and well-versed in the culture of your organisation. We look after all the training element and support both the learner and their employer throughout. Mark concluded: “Overall, the building services sector is experiencing a massive skills shortage. A recent report suggested we need a 78% increase in plumbing and heating apprentices to meet demand for low carbon heating upgrades. Hopefully we can encourage employers in Northolt and the surrounding area to contribute to this uplift.”
FREE RETROFIT TRAINING COURSE TO UNLOCK CAREER PATHS FOR HEATING ENGINEERS
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eating engineers and contractors can now access a free course from a retrofi t knowledge and skills provider to kickstart
their career in retrofi t. The new online course, Retrofi t 101, has been
curated and designed by The Retrofi t Academy to provide anyone wanting to learn about the fundamentals of what domestic retrofi t involves and why it is important in driving energy effi ciency and reducing carbon emissions. Aiming to bolster understanding of retrofi t for heating professionals and work they may already be doing to improve energy effi ciency in buildings, the course is designed to unlock the potential for professionals to go on to progress into further retrofi t qualifi cations as they develop their career in the area. As government policy and funding for
decarbonising homes and buildings continues to grow, the workforce required to deliver high- quality retrofi t at scale must be quickly developed to meet growing demand. The organisation has launched the Retrofi t 101 course to give more
people than ever before chance to understand the process of retrofi t, why domestic retrofi t is needed, learn about what goes into retrofi t advice and understand the retrofi t career paths that are available for people. The new course joins a raft of leading accredited
courses developed and delivered by The Retrofi t Academy since 2016, equipping learners to take on PAS 2035 roles such as Retrofi t Coordinator, Assessor and Advisor. Having already enrolled over 4,000 retrofi t professionals and 7,000 learners, the organisation has designed the course to encourage many more to consider earning their qualifi cations and capitalising on the raft of career opportunities emerging. David Pierpoint, chief executive and founder
of The Retrofi t Academy, said: “We have been developing and delivering accredited retrofi t training courses since 2016 and have unlocked careers for thousands of individuals already. To create the workforce needed to decarbonise all homes in the UK, however, we must go further. With that in mind, we’ve developed our free introductory
course with the aim of sharing our wealth of retrofi t knowledge with as many people as possible, which we hope will make the world of retrofi t even more attractive to a broader talent pool. “Whether an individual is eager to unlock
a new career in the built environment, or a company is looking to upskill its team in energy effi ciency considerations, Retrofi t 101 provides a fundamental starting point to launch into the sector.”
6 February 2024
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