How to introduce a health and safety apprenticeship to the workplace
With over 600,000 workplace injuries recorded in 2016/17, every business could benefit from employing a dedicated safety professional. Last year the safety, health and environment apprenticeship scheme launched and in this feature Chris Pendrey, SHEQ Manager at Actavo Direct, provides advice on introducing a successful health and safety apprenticeship to your business.
Find the right scheme
Outlining the steps to take before onboarding an apprentice, including finding a relevant scheme and a training providerto complete the assessment and certification.
Looking at key considerations like how to secure funding to run the scheme and how the candidate’s hours will be broken down between work and study.
Defining the course