How you’ll be supported
Bolton College will support you and stay in touch regularly in the delivery of your industry placement to ensure that everything is working well for you and the young person.
You will have access to a:
• Account Manager – you will have a designated contact at the College who will regularly
check in with you and track the student’s performance and progress
• Careers Coach – will work with the student daily to help them learn specific tasks and activities
in the workplace in ways they can understand
• Tutor Support – students will receive support and guidance from their course tutor, who will
also help them to learn specific skills and knowledge, which they can implement in the
workplace
The difference between an Apprenticeship and an Industry Placement
Industry placements allow students to spend a minimum of 315 hours in a work setting and make up 20% of their course; the remaining 80% is spent in the classroom. This is different to an Apprenticeship, where students spend 80% of their time on the job and 20% in the classroom.
Employer Responsibilities
Employer responsibilities include:
• Providing a safe working environment
• Generating opportunities for students to develop their technical skills within your industry
• Providing support, supervision and mentoring to the student
• Making the student aware of policies and procedures within your business
• Providing formal feedback on the student’s progress against their learning objectives
