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Lifetime Training:

Induction Workbook

2013

Induction Workbook Page 2

Minister for Skills andEqualities

1 Victoria StreetLondonSW1H 0ETT +44 (0) 20 7215.5000E [email protected]/biswww.education.gov.uk

Dear Apprentice,

Many congratulations on starting your apprenticeship. This will be a fantastic opportunity to improve your long term career prospects, whether you are starting out in your first job, or progressing at work.

You are the latest in a long and successful tradition of apprentices in this country, developing cutting edge skills that will help you get ahead in the workplace. You will also be part of a large and growing community of some three-quarters of a million apprentices in over 200,000 workplaces. So apprenticeships offer more opportunities than ever to help you progress to the top of your profession.

An apprenticeship gives you the chance to gain new skills and knowledge which employers really value. By completing an apprenticeship, you will be more likely to be employed in the future and can look forward to earning significantly more over the course of your career. Our research shows that those who achieve an Intermediate Level Apprenticeship earn an average of £48,000 to £74,000 more over their lifetime than those with lower level qualifications. This rises to between £77,000 and £117,000 for Advanced Level Apprenticeships.

Your employer will support your training and pay you at least the hourly National Minimum Wage. From 1 October 2014, this is £2.73 if you are 16-18 years old. If you are aged 19 or over, it is £2.73 for your first year of training, rising to £5.13 if you are aged 19-20 and £6.50 if you are aged 21 or over. If you want any advice on your pay, you can contact the Pay and Work Rights Helpline on 0800 917 2368 or visitwww.gov.uk/national-minimum-wage.

Apprenticeships give you the opportunity to learn and earn at the same time. During your apprenticeship, the Government, on behalf of the taxpayer, will invest in your training to help you gain high quality recognised qualifications. I hope these will help you to succeed in your current job and also give you the confidence to achieve more in your career as you progress.

I am very pleased that you have taken this important step to advance your career and wish you every success with your apprenticeship.

NICK BOLES MP

https://www.gov.uk/national-minimum-wage


Personal Development PlanWhere am I now and how can Lifetime help me get to where I want to be?Working on your Personal Development Plan will encourage you to focus on your skills as a learner and to take responsibility for your own skill development. It is primarily about assessing your own skills, setting goals for improvement, recording your achievements and reflecting on your experiences. The information you collect here should help you identify your strengths, and areas for development, and help you work through these during the time on your programme.

It has been recognised that learners need structured opportunities to think about, and plan towards, their future. The exact content really depends on you.

Please complete the following questions and discuss your answers with your tutor or trainer:

What are your short-term career goals (within the next 6 months)?

What are your medium-term career goals (within the next 6-12 months)?

What are your long term-career goals (in 1+ year)?

What current skills do you have – and what skills do you think you will need in the next few years – based on your career goals?


What are your strengths and weaknesses?

What areas do you need to improve on? How do you plan to achieve this?

What learning opportunities are currently available to you?

What is your preferred method of learning (taught courses, reading articles or books, practical coaching sessions)? How do you keep up to date with the industry?


What training have you recently completed?

What SMART objectives were you set as part of your appraisal?

When was your last one to one or appraisal, what feedback did you get, and how have you (or will you) use this feedback to improve?

Who do you discuss your future and learning plans with, and get feedback from on your performance?

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Occupational Health and Safety

Be Safe Quick Quiz

1) What is the most common cause of accidents in the workplace?

a) Slips and trips b) Falling from a height c) Cutting your finger

2) What should you do before eating a meal?

a) Find a knife and fork b) Wash your hands c) Take out your chewing gum

3) What should you do if you have lost your safety equipment?

a) Share with your mate: one glove is better than none b) Carry on with the job-it won’t matter this once c) Tell your supervisor and get some more

4) You notice the keys have been left in a fork lift truck and you know the driver has gone home, do you?

a) Tell your supervisor b) Decide to have a test drive c) Do nothing – it’s not your problem

5) You are asked to lift a heavy box, do you?

a) Struggle to lift the box – you don’t want to look weak in front of your mates b) Leave the box where it is – someone else can move it c) Ask your supervisor whether there are any lifting aids available

6) The fire alarm goes just as you are about to start your lunch, do you?

a) Wait until you have finished your sandwiches and then leave the building b) Vacate the building in accordance with instructions c) Ignore it – you are always having false alarms

7) You come into work and notice some liquid spilled on the floor, do you?

a) Inform the caretaker, who normally deals with this and warns your work colleagues b) Get a mop and bucket and clear it up yourself c) Leave it for someone else to sort out

8) You slip and hurt your arm quite badly, do you?

a) Wait until you finish work and then go to casualty – you don’t want to make a fuss b) Tell your supervisor/first aider, get it treated and enter the accident in the

accident book c) Ignore it – your arm will feel better soon, you can use the other one

Tick the statement you think is the truest.


9) A manager asks you to do a task but you are unsure how to do it, should you?

a) Explain you have not done it before and ask them to show you how b) Refuse because it’s not in your job description c) Have a go and use your initiative

10) You are asked to do a task you consider dangerous, do you?

a) Shout aggressively at your supervisor about the state of the company b) Have a go – life is risky c) Calmly state that you are not willing to do the task until the safety measures in place

are explained to you

Answers can be found on Page 14. Add up your marks to see your result.


Safeguarding activityWhat is the definition of ‘Safeguarding’?

To whom would you report a concern to if:

NB Any concerns that are raised will be investigated

It was about your Regional Trainer/Tutor If it was about someone other than your Regional Trainer/Tutor


Lifetime Policies and Procedures reviewPlease name all of Lifetime’s Policies and Procedures and a brief overview of each

Name of Policy/Procedure



Overview of Policy/Procedure



E.g. Health and Safety Policy

e.g. The Health and Safety Policy is to ensure that all work activities will be performed in a way that protects the health and safety of staff,

service users, learners, and the general public.

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A) Regional Trainer The ‘NVQ’ module of your apprenticeship

B) Competency-based qualificationA web based platform that provides a library of resources for you to use specifically for your enrolled programme

C) E-portfolioResponsible for visiting your place of work from time to time, to ensure that it operates to the standards and assessments consistent with national standards, and the awarding organisation’s requirements

D) Quality Improvement Trainer Will test your Numeracy and Literacy knowledge

E) Learner PortalA computer package used by our regional trainers to complete training action plans, attach evidence, make assessment decisions and record feedback and progress with each individual learner

F) Functional Skills A web based ‘read only’ version of the e-portfolio system accessible securely by learners

G) External Quality AssurerWill work with you to help you produce evidence for qualifications and will make judgements as to your competence

H) E-Learning ZoneWill monitor the regional trainer’s assessment practices and decisions to ensure they are compliant with the awarding organisation standards and assessment practice

Apprenticeship Match UpCorrectly match up the following statements:

Sign Up visit checkl istPlease make sure you have the following with you when you meet your Regional Trainer to sign up:

Evidence Tick

Certificates

National Insurance Number

Proof of residency

Valid email address

Completed Induction Workbook


Complete this page with your Regional Trainer on Sign Up.

My Training ProgrammeProgramme / course title:

Start date:

Expected completion date:

Awarding organisation/s:

Regional Trainer / tutor name:

Regional Trainer / tutor contact number:

Regional Trainer / tutor contact email:

QIT or course manager name:

QIT or course manager contact number:

QIT or course manager email:

Milestones Complete

Induction to Lifetime & Induction Handbook completed

Signed up to Programme

First Training Action Plan agreed

First RT visit completed

First RT observation completed

First Unit achievement

First Qualification completed

First Qualification verified

Framework completed

Certificates arrived


Date:

Date:

Learner Signature:

Regional Trainer Signature:

Learner Name:

Regional Trainer Name:

Complete this page with your Regional Trainer on Sign Up.

CongratulationsYou are now ready to meet with your Regional Trainer and begin your apprenticeship.

Good luck.


Answers from page 5-6.Q1: a=3, b=2, c=1

Q2: a=2, b=3, c=1

Q3: a=2, b=1, c=3

Q4: a=3, b=2, c=1

Q5: a=2, b=1, c=3

Q6: a=1, b=3, c=2

Q7: a=3, b=2, c=1

Q8: a=1, b=3, c=2

Q9: a=3, b=1, c=2

Q10: a=1, b=2, c=3

Your results25-30 Excellent, you are a safe learner

20-24 Do your research. Don’t be afraid to speak out if you think something is wrong

19 or less Be risk aware, Health and Safety is also your responsibility.

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Induction Workbook - Lifetime Training Workbook Page 2 Minister ... An apprenticeship gives you the chance to gain new skills and ... Our research shows that those who achieve an Intermediate