Babcock is the UK's largest work-based learning provider,
delivering Apprenticeship and technical training across the public
and private sectors. We work closely with a broad range of
organisations to identify their individual training needs and then
design, develop and deliver training to create a skilled and
well-trained workforce. Babcock currently delivers training
to over 22,000 learners across England, Wales, Scotland and
Northern Ireland in more than 8,000 employer sites.
An Apprenticeship comprises on-the-job training, leading to
nationally recognised qualifications including NVQs and technical
certificates. Apprentices are supported through regular
one-to-one visits from a designated Babcock vocational learning
adviser, who is also available to assist the learner between
visits. Some programmes are entirely work-based, while others
have a day or block release element, either at one of Babcock's
specialist centres or at a local college.
Babcock offers Apprenticeships in Engineering, Automotive,
Hospitality, Retail, Active Leisure, Health and Social Care
(Elderly, Childcare, Special Needs), as well as cross sector
qualifications in subjects such as Management, Administration and
Team Leading. We work with all types and sizes of businesses
from international organisations to small local enterprises.
High Quality Training
We hold industry training accreditations and quality standards
(such as TQS and ISO 9001) so that customers don't have to. As an
Ofsted Grade 1 provider, we are trusted to deliver training to our
customers' workforce, leaving them free to focus on their core
business secure in the knowledge that their training is outsourced
to an expert.
Access Government Funding Expertise
A proportion of the Apprenticeship training costs are subsidised
by the government which means these programmes can be delivered at
no/low cost to employers. Babcock has long-standing
relationships with government funding bodies and is happy to share
its expertise with clients in order to maximise funding
contracts.
In 2010 we drew down over £42 million of government funding on
behalf of clients and learners.
Recruitment support
Babcock supports employers with their Apprenticeship recruitment
needs. We use the national Apprenticeship Vacancies Online
website and our own Apprenticeship matching system to match
candidates to employer vacancies