Would you like to deliver Apprenticeships in partnership with Skills for Security?
With the changes in funding and minimum contract levels being introduced, a number of providers have asked if Skills for Security is able to work with them on a sub-contract basis.
We would now like to invite providers who deliver or are planning to start delivery of the Providing Security Services apprenticeship or apprenticeships in back- room services, such as business administration or customer services, to find out more about working with Skills for Security on a sub-contract basis.
How does it work?
Sub-contractors will need to complete a due diligence document, which must be submitted to Skills for Security with supporting documentation.
Skills for Security will complete a Financial Risk Review of the sub-contractor.
A meeting will be held with the Operations Department to discuss delivery arrangements, processes, quality assurance and moderation.
Once agreed and approved by the Skills Funding Agency, delivery can start and apprentices can be registered with Skills for Security.
FAQs
What are the minimum number of hours per week that an apprentice must work?
The apprentice must be employed for a minimum of 16 hours per week, however there is an expectation that the apprentice will be employed for at least 30 hours per week.
Can the provider further subcontract assessing/training delivery?
No. The SFA will allow the organisation in receipt of funding to sub-contract to 1 level but all assessing, training delivery etc must be carried out by the sub-contractor.
How long do we have to have been in business?
There is no minimum length of time, however, Skills for Security will complete a financial risk review of the sub-contractor.
Do the companies employing the apprentice have to have ACS through the SIA?
No.
What is the minimum wage that must be paid to apprentices?
Please see http://www.direct.gov.uk/en/Employment/Employees/TheNationalMinimumWage/DG_10027201 for minimum wage information.
What effect will inspections such as Ofsted have on the sub-contractor?
The sub-contractor may be inspected by Ofsted who will expect to see that arrangements are in place to train staff in Safeguarding, Equality & Diversity and that all staff involved with delivery of the apprenticeship framework have received training. They may also wish to speak to learners. For more information please see: http://www.excellencegateway.org.uk/
Is there a payment schedule for the sub-contractor?
Yes. A payment schedule will be agreed with the sub-contractor and issued with the contract.
To find out more, please contact:
Customer Relations on 08450 750111 or email info@skillsforsecurity.org.uk
Please click here to see how it works for Dynamis Education Centre.
