There is still time to register for October Apprenticeship Workforce Development Courses, including: 

Effective onboarding strategies – managers

Oct 2nd 2024 

This course is designed for delegates who recognise their need to develop and improve this component of their apprenticeship delivery. Improve your apprentice’s experience of onboarding to increase retention and achievement.

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Integration of on and off-the-job training – delivery staff

Oct 3rd 2024 

In this course, you will explore how delivery teams can effectively plan and integrate on-the-job and off-the job learning/training to improve an apprentice’s experience, satisfaction and outcomes, resulting in increased retention and achievement. You will reflect on integrated models that involve theoretical and practical learning in a more coordinated and interrelated way.

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Improving initial assessment – managers

Oct 9th 2024 

Apprenticeship withdrawals can often be traced back to weak initial assessment. Join the course to understand how to develop robust initial assessments and immediately improve the apprentice and employer experience.

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Getting off to a good start, supporting effective onboarding – support staff

Oct 10th 2024 

This course is relevant for those involved in the supportive functions of delivering apprenticeships at all levels within the provider. This may include job roles such as curriculum delivery teams, tutors and assessors, support teams and administration, account managers, data management or development executives.

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Managing apprenticeship withdrawals – managers

Oct 15th 2024 

This course is designed for delegates who recognise their need to develop and improve this component of their apprenticeship delivery. Explore proven strategies to improve the oversight of withdrawal information to drive change, as well as improve consistency and performance outcomes.

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What is AWD?

The Apprenticeship Workforce Development (AWD) programme – a rich range of CPD opportunities fully funded by the DfE and delivered by sector experts – will ensure you’re equipped to deliver high-quality, impactful apprenticeships now and in the future.

The AWD programme is delivered by the Education and Training Foundation in partnership with the Association of Colleges (AoC), Association of Employment and Learning Providers (AELP), Strategic Development Network (SDN) and ourselves, University Vocational Awards Council (UVAC).

Prefer more flexible, on-demand learning?  

The AWD programme also includes a series of free online courses self-guided courses, meaning you can access training that gives:

• Unlimited access via a computer, tablet or smartphone
• The ability to learn at your own pace, in your own way.
• Videos, quizzes and interactive activities to reinforce your learning.