AFME-NE-22 Running an Apprenticeship Programme
A toolkit for engineering managers setting up or improving an apprenticeship programme on a food site: what to put in place before apprentices start, a four-week onboarding plan, a rotation schedule, progress reviews and how to keep apprentices once they qualify. Part of the AFME Apprentice and Early Careers Series. Written for the UK: UK health and safety law, UK food law and HSE guidance.
What is included
- AFME-NE-22 Running an Apprenticeship Programme (PDF) - Before they start: checklist - Four-week onboarding plan - Rotation schedule - Progress review template - Keeping apprentices after they qualify - UK law and guidance references - Clear guide-only disclaimer: your site procedures, permits and risk assessments always come first
Who this resource is for
Engineering managers, Heads of Engineering, HR and L&D teams running engineering apprenticeships.
How to use this resource
1. Use the before-they-start checklist when you recruit. 2. Adapt the onboarding plan and rotation schedule to your site. 3. Hold progress reviews every quarter with the apprentice, mentor and training provider. 4. Plan the qualified role and next steps well before the end of the apprenticeship.
