Apprenticeships: Employer Welcome Pack

• LSBU Group

  LSBU Group
  Being part of an exciting educational group means our students have access to incredible support and opportunities. We regularly work with academics from within the university on enhancing our curriculum. Our students have access to excellent facilities, placement opportunities and advice. We work within LSBU Group to ensure every student is ready for the next step in their lives; whether that be progression within the group, an apprenticeship or degree or full-time employment.

• Location

  Location
  London South Bank Technical College – The Nine Elms campus is at the forefront of innovative education, specialising in vocational and technical excellence. Here, students engage with STEAM subjects in a state-of-the-art, work-based learning environment, designed to mimic real-world professional settings. The curriculum focuses on hands-on experience, blending tech-forward labs, industry-led masterclasses, and collaborative projects. This equips students with practical skills that can be used immediately in the workplace. Additionally, Level 3 and 4 courses offer pathways to degree programmes and apprenticeships, creating a direct link to higher education and career advancement.

  Lambeth College is dedicated to transformative education, offering a wide range of essential skills and vocational training programmes from Entry 1 to Level 4. The campuses in Clapham and Brixton are closely connected to the local community, providing personalised learning experiences that resonate with and uplift a diverse student body. With strong ties to local employers and a curriculum reflecting the needs of the London job market, Lambeth College helps students unlock their potential and achieve their career goals.

• Employer Guide

  Employer Guide
  For detailed guidance on working with apprentices, please download the Apprenticeships Employer Guide (PDF).

• LSBU Apprenticeships – Employer Inductions

  LSBU Apprenticeships – Employer Inductions
  The 60-minute Microsoft Teams meeting will cover the following parts of the apprenticeship journey:

  • Structure of the apprenticeship
  • Employer responsibilities
  • On-programme learning
  • Off-the-job hours
  • Knowledge, Skills and Behaviours

  • Integrating on-the-job and off-the-job learning
  • Progress reviews
  • Gateway and End Point Assessment
  • Q&A

  Link to join the Microsoft Teams meeting: To be confirmed.

• SBC Apprenticeship Relationship Managers

  SBC Apprenticeship Relationship Managers
  You can contact your relationship manager if you have any questions during your apprentice’s time at LSBU and during their EPA. Contact: This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. | M: 07970 236367

• The Importance of End Point Assessments for Apprentices

  The Importance of End Point Assessments for Apprentices
  We want to highlight the crucial importance of ensuring the successful completion of the End Point Assessment (EPA) for apprentices. The EPA represents the culmination of an apprentice’s journey, showcasing their skills, knowledge, and competency in their chosen field. It serves as a testament to their dedication and the quality of the training they have received.

  • Professional Credibility: A positive EPA result adds credibility to the skills and expertise apprentices have acquired.
  • Confidence Boost: Successfully completing the EPA boosts an apprentice’s self-confidence and morale.
  • Industry Reputation: Our reputation as employers committed to fostering skilled professionals is influenced by EPA performance.
  • Long-Term Success: Apprentices who pass their EPA are more likely to become reliable employees who contribute significantly to their organisation’s success.

  To support apprentices in achieving successful EPA results, provide necessary resources, clear communication, practice assessments, and mentorship.

  For support, contact: This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.

• Off the Job Hours

  Off the Job Hours
  A reminder that off-the-job learning is a requirement throughout the apprenticeship until the apprentice reaches Gateway and is ready for EPA. Please work with your apprentices to ensure they meet this commitment.

  Apprentices who began their programme prior to August 2022 must show they are doing 20% of their paid working hours, and those starting after August 2022 must show the equivalent of 6 hours per week.

• Association of Apprentices (AoA)

  Association of Apprentices (AoA)
  Encourage your apprentices to join the AoA – through our partnership, they are now eligible for a free membership.

  London South Bank University has partnered with the Association of Apprentices (AoA), a membership organisation that connects apprentices across the UK via a dedicated social and professional networking platform. All apprentices are now eligible for a free AoA membership.

  What does this mean for apprentices?

  • Connect with a community of other apprentices
  • Build their professional network
  • Get information, advice, and tips during the apprenticeship
  • Support to help them get assessment ready and successfully complete the apprenticeship
  • Great content for off-the-job training
  • Insight from experts and leaders across different sectors
  • Support with life skills, mental health, well-being, and soft skills development
  • Free events both online and in person

• Safeguarding and Prevent

  Safeguarding and Prevent
  At South Bank Colleges, safeguarding is of the highest priority. We listen carefully to our students and take seriously what they tell us.

  The Principal and senior managers lead on safeguarding and the Prevent agenda, with regular training for all staff. Arrangements are monitored and reported frequently to ensure a confident workforce equipped to promote safeguarding and the Prevent agenda.

  Staff are committed to ensuring the safety of students and proactively consult learners about safeguarding arrangements. We have embedded a culture of putting students’ safety first.

• Summer 2025 Update

  Summer 2025 Update
  Summer can sometimes feel hectic and pressurised for you and your family. Download and read our local guide, here, full of resources to keep your loved ones active during the hot holiday weeks when the college is shut.

• Safeguarding Arrangements

  Safeguarding Arrangements
  Safeguarding arrangements are in place at all South Bank Colleges campuses and extend to premises where students work with employers. We collaborate with external agencies to support safeguarding and the Prevent agenda.

  • Responsibility and accountability for safeguarding arrangements are clearly identified at a senior level
  • Quality training ensures a confident workforce equipped to promote safeguarding proportionately
  • Self-assessment focuses on measuring the impact of safeguarding provision
  • Policies and procedures are kept up to date with legal requirements

  Read our Safeguarding Summary (PDF) for more details.

• Academic Calendar

  Academic Calendar
  View the college academic calendar and term dates here.

• When to Contact the Apprenticeship Team

  When to Contact the Apprenticeship Team
  Get in touch with the Apprenticeship Team for any of the following changes or queries:

  • Change in working hours
  • Change of circumstances
  • Change in job role
  • Change of employer

  Call: 020 7815 5767
  Email: This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.
  Web: Apprenticeships contact page
  Online enquiry form: here

  For advice on off-the-job training requirements, APTEM queries, or Health & Safety concerns, please contact the team.

Apprentice Welcome Information

• Academic Calendar

  Academic Calendar
  View the college academic calendar and term dates here.

• APTEM Training & Student Guide

  APTEM Training & Student Guide
  The APTEM platform is used to track off-the-job training and assignments. Download the Apprenticeships Student Guide here for detailed instructions.

• Apprentice Inductions

  Apprentice Inductions
  Join our 60-minute Microsoft Teams meeting to explore key aspects of the apprenticeship journey:

  • Structure of the apprenticeship
  • On-programme learning and off-the-job hours
  • Knowledge, Skills, and Behaviours (KSBs)
  • How to integrate on-the-job and off-the-job learning
  • Progress reviews, Gateway, and End Point Assessment (EPA)

  Link to join the Microsoft Teams meeting: To be confirmed.

• Off-The-Job Learning

  Off-The-Job Learning
  Apprenticeships must last a minimum of 12 months and involve off-the-job training, which must take place during paid hours.

  Off-the-job training is defined as learning undertaken outside of the normal working environment and leads towards the achievement of an apprenticeship standard. It can include training delivered at the workplace but must not be part of normal working duties.

  What this includes:

  • The teaching of theory (lectures, simulation exercises, online learning, etc.)
  • Practical training (shadowing, mentoring, industry visits, attendance at conferences)
  • Learning support and time spent writing assignments

  What this does not include:

  • Progress reviews
  • Training outside of paid working hours
  • Training not required by the apprenticeship standard

• Additional Learning Support

  Additional Learning Support
  SBC is committed to ensuring that students with any disability have equal access to all teaching and learning. Our Additional Learning Support (ALS) service helps students with:

  • Specific learning difficulties and/or disabilities
  • Hearing, visual, sensory, and mobility difficulties
  • Autism
  • Physical disabilities and medical conditions
  • Mental health difficulties
  • Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD)
  • Mild, moderate, and severe learning difficulties
  • Support with developing English and maths skills

  For more information or support, visit Additional Learning Support.

• SBC Ambassador

  SBC Ambassador
  We invite you to become an ambassador for SBC Apprenticeships. Share your journey through written and video case studies, attend events, or sit on a panel. If you are interested, please complete the form: Ambassador sign-up.

• Mandatory E-Learning Module

  Mandatory E-Learning Module
  All apprentices with APTEM access must complete the Apprenticeship Essential Knowledge e-learning module (approx. 30 minutes). It covers:

  • What is an apprenticeship, the standard, and KSBs
  • How to develop KSBs in the workplace
  • What is End Point Assessment
  • What is off-the-job learning
  • Safeguarding, Prevent, and British Values

  The module is available in your learning plan on APTEM. Record completion there. If you do not have APTEM access, check your spam/junk folder for an activation link or contact This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it..

• Association of Apprenticeships

  Association of Apprenticeships
  Join your apprentice community through our partnership with the Association of Apprentices (AoA) and enjoy free membership benefits.

  What does this mean for you?

  • Connect with a community of apprentices
  • Build your professional network
  • Access advice and tips during your apprenticeship
  • Get support to prepare for assessments
  • Use great content for your off-the-job training
  • Gain insights from sector experts
  • Receive support with life skills and well-being
  • Attend free events both online and in person

  Getting Started:

  • Step 1 – Click here to register
  • Step 2 – Complete your registration details
  • Step 3 – Get instant access to AoA’s networking and learning platforms
  • Step 4 – Download the Connect and Learn apps for on-the-go access

• Progress Reviews

  Progress Reviews
  You must book Progress Reviews with your skills coach every 12 weeks as required by Apprenticeship Funding. If you are unsure of your skills coach, please contact your course director.

  More information: Progress Reviews details

• Benefits for Apprentices at SBC

  Benefits for Apprentices at SBC

  • TfL Apprentice Oyster Card: 30% off adult-rate Travelcards and Bus & Tram Pass season tickets. An email will be sent in November with application details (do not apply before you receive it).
  • NUS TOTUM: Continued student discounts on top brands and local independents.
  • BUCS Gym Access: Access any UK university gym via the BUCS universal gym scheme when you sign up at the LSBU Gym.

• Changing Jobs Whilst on an Apprenticeship

  Changing Jobs Whilst on an Apprenticeship
  If you wish to move employer, you MUST contact the Apprenticeship Team before accepting any job offer to ensure the new employer understands the legal and financial responsibilities of working with the apprentice and SBC.

• Technology & Systems

  Technology & Systems
  Teams – Submitting assignments & receiving marked work; course group communication.
  APTEM – Online tracking of off-the-job training and assignments.

• Safeguarding and Prevent

  Safeguarding and Prevent
  At South Bank Colleges, safeguarding remains our top priority. Staff are trained regularly and arrangements are monitored to ensure a safe environment for all apprentices.