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The training and development of an apprentice is a three-way partnership between the employer, the apprentice and ÃÛÌÒ´«Ã½.Ìý

The Apprenticeship Charter outlines the responsibilities of all three parties. Everyone must agree to adhere to the guidelines.

Employer responsibilities:Ìý

• Support through supervision andÌý constant development
• Duty to protect the health, safety and welfare of their employees
• Provide all necessary information, instruction, training and supervision to enable individuals to developÌý

Apprentice responsibilities:Ìý

• Follow the employer's lawful instructions
• Participate in negotiating the training plan for the apprenticeship
• Attend work, perform duties required and make reasonable progress to achieve the competencies negotiated in the training plan
• Maintain courteous and professional behaviour
• Understand that all information obtained from the employer and given in confidence must be kept confidential
• Take care of workplace property and resources
• Record any training and assessments for the qualification portfolio
• Work safely, not just for personal safety but for that of co-workers
• Attend training sessions at UCB and supervised workplace activities - take advantage of learning opportunities
• Maintain good time-keepingÌýÌý

ÃÛÌÒ´«Ã½ responsibilities:Ìý

• Provide an overview of apprenticeships
• Screen candidates and select only the most suitable ones
• Help employers choose the right Apprenticeship Framework
• Help employers to do more to attract and develop young talent
• Manage the training and evaluation process
• Support the apprentice throughout their training programme
• Advise on progression opportunities
• Provide tools and guidance to successfully manage the apprenticeship
• Allocate a dedicated assessor to the apprenticeÌý