text: In an evolving and dynamic industry, responding with the right approach is critical to continued success. As the UK’s leading print manufacturing training provider, no one understands the changes, challenges and opportunities facing your business like we do. We specialise in using that deep knowledge to provide industry-leading, real world training.
  We make accessing government subsidised training easy. We cut through red tape. We constantly evolve our offer to meet the broad spectrum of skillsets the industry demands. In short, we specialise in creating solutions that meet your training needs today, and for tomorrow.
  We will help you get ahead.
  find your fit
  Every business is different. That’s why we tailor every training package to your individual business needs. Flexibility is built into our offer, from curriculum and timelines to delivery methods and assessments. We offer three distinct solutions:
  Apprenticeships
  12-30 month work based learning qualifications, available to upskill existing staff or garner new recruits. We can support you with your recruitment, without charge.
  A skilled, trained workforce can dramatically improve bottom line performance, adding value to products and services and making it easier to compete internationally. Satisfied and motivated workers mean higher levels of staff retention, lowering the costs of recruitment.
  Plan for the Future
  The average age of the print workforce is 43 years old so the recruitment of young employees is essential to lead your business into the future, and allowing apprentices to really benefit from the expertise of your workforce
  By hiring an apprentice you may be eligible for an incentive payment of £3000 per apprentice which is in addition to the £1000 incentive payment received for hiring an apprentice aged 16-18
  Contact us to find out how apprenticeships can be the right fit for your business
  Apprenticeships
  Short Courses
  Our ‘Intro to…’ courses run throughout the year and are all advertised in our Events section. Sign up to our newsletter to be notified of upcoming courses.
  Alternatively, we can deliver any of our ‘Intro to…’ courses to a group of employees within your organisation, get in touch to discuss how this could be packaged.
  In addition, if you have a requirement in your business for something not listed on the website, we may still be able to help.
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  Traineeships
  A skills development programme that includes work experience placement aimed at helping to prepare young people aged 16-18 for employment or an apprenticeship
  What are the benefits to an employer
  Offering a work placement gives employers the chance to:
  • Get to know and work with a young person to see of they are right for an apprenticeship or job in their business
  • Design a programme that suits the needs of the trainee and their business
  • Develop current employees’ experience in training and mentoring
  • Recruit new talent for their business
  • Claim an employer incentive of £1,000 when a work experience placement of over 70 hours has been completed
  How are Traineeships funded
  Traineeships are funded by the government. Traineeships are free to the employer, but they may choose to support trainees with expenses such as transport and meals.
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  Enhanced Learning
  We believe in career development for all. Any learner and employer enrolled onto any BPIF Training programme will have access to the BPIF Skills Hub, our career development platform which offers a dedicated, private environment where you can work on your career development, career well-being and transferable skills.
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  Apprenticeships faq
  Insight for organisations looking to improve capabilities in core areas.
  Apprenticeships offer practical on-the-job experience, incorporating 20% of the learners’ time spent on off-the-job learning. They’re available for existing and new employees – BPIF Training are recruiting for apprentices all year round, a service that is offered to Businesses free of charge.
  WHAT ELEMENTS OF A BUSINESS DO YOU COVER?
  We offer qualifications for most areas of your business. We split them into two main categories:
  BUSINESS
  As with all our qualifications, we blend the mix of units and modules to fit your specific business requirements. From leadership and management to sales, account management and customer service – we have a blend of qualifications that help your business perform at it’s best.
  View all business qualifications here
  TRADE
  The technical area of our work based learning qualifications. Built on our background in print manufacturing, these qualifications will be expanding as we grow into new and emerging sectors associated with print, design and manufacturing.
  View all trade qualifications here
  If you cannot find what you are looking for we will still be able to help. Please contact us here
  WHO CAN DO AN APPRENTICESHIP?
  In short, anyone. Apprenticeships are a great fit for existing employees as a well-rounded training programme. Likewise, they are an excellent way to recruit into your business. The caveat is that the government funding can only be used for apprenticeships where someone doesn’t already have significant knowledge, skills and behaviours in the chosen apprenticeship.
  Surely it goes without saying that all apprentices need paying. What you might not know is that if you are recruiting an apprentice you have some flexibility on what you offer as a starting salary.
  HOW DOES THE MONEY WORK?
  Let’s be straight – there is a cost attached to all apprenticeship training. How and what you pay depends on three factors:
  YOUR WAGE BILL IS MORE THAN £3 MILLION EACH YEAR – LEVY EMPLOYERS
  If you pay a wage bill of more than £3 million each year, you’ll be paying 0.5% to the Apprenticeship Levy. It’s not a tax for the chancellor – it’s money that you can use to pay for apprenticeship training. For existing staff or people you recruit into roles – and the government tops it up by 5%.
  *If you employ someone aged 16-18 years old, you also get £1000 incentive payment per apprenticeship
  YOUR WAGE BILL IS LESS THAN £3 MILLION EACH YEAR – NON-LEVY EMPLOYERS
  For employers that don’t pay the Apprenticeship Levy, you are asked to make a 5% contribution towards the cost of an Apprenticeship. The government will co-invest the remaining 95% towards the cost of training. Depending on the Apprenticeship, the cost can vary – why not get in touch to discuss your options?
  YOU’RE A SMALL BUSINESS, WITH FEWER THAN 50 EMPLOYEES
  The government will fund all of the apprenticeship training costs for employers employing fewer than 50 people if, on the first day of their apprenticeship, the apprentice is aged 16-18 years old (no 5% contribution required).
  IF YOU HAVE ANY OTHER QUESTIONS, PLEASE GET IN TOUCH OR DOWNLOAD OUR EMPLOYER GUIDE
  How can we help you?
  Get in touch with us – we look forward to working with you.
  BPIF Training is a subsidiary of the British Printing Industries Federation (BPIF), the UK’s leading trade association for print, printed packaging and graphic communications and their partner federation British Office Supplies and Services Federation (BOSS).
  BPIF are proud to be an Ofsted Grade 2 Provider. You can read our report here.
  The training services on this website are open to everyone.
  If you are a BPIF non-member and are interested in the benefits of membership, visit the BPIF Website
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