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Resene Professional development programmeApprenticeships – add value to your businessTaking on and training an Apprentice is a way foryou to invest in our Industry’s future, give backto your trade and improve the skill set of youremployees.For information on Apprenticeships and how to getinvolved in workplace training call the BCITO todayon 0800 4 BCITO or visit www.bcito.org.nz.The BCITO team work with employers and membersof the painting industry, towards the continuedgrowth and effectiveness of our industries. Qualifiedtrades people are the future of our industries andour industries’ future is BCITO’s business.Why would I need BCITO to help metrain an apprentice?Your RoleEmployers are the best teachers; you are constantlyin the field, up to date with industry developmentsand skilled in your trade. Employers are BCITO’sbest resource.As an Apprentice is part of an Employer’s team, itis in your best interest to provide them with thebest training, there is no substitute for the on thejob training that you, as an Employer can impart.You don’t have to be trade qualified to take on anapprentice – to find out if training is right for youand your business call BCITO today.BCITO RoleWhere BCITO comes in is with nationally recognisedqualifications. They have produced formal,standardised training and assessments and, withthe help of independent training providers, theyaim to give Apprentices an understanding of thetheory behind their good practice.What does an Employer have to do?Training AgreementEmployers are required to sign a Training Agreementwith their apprentice which formalises the processand gives them both access to the ITO’s support,guidance and resources.When the Apprenticeship Training Agreementform is completed and signed, the Employer andApprentice agree who should pay the associatedcosts.The training agreement is forwarded to the ITOwho then register the apprenticeship.Employment AgreementWhen the Training Agreement is signed, a writtenEmployment Agreement needs to be sorted outbetween the Employer and their Apprentice. TheTraining Agreement is considered part of theEmployment Agreement.What exactly does an Apprenticehave to do to become qualified?There are a few simple steps that an Apprentice willhave to take in order to become Trade Certified.Off-Site Block CoursesAll the unit standards (formal teaching, learningand assessment) for Stage One and Two of anApprenticeship are covered on the two block coursesthat are a compulsory part of an apprenticeship(NC in Painting).Block courses are run once a year, over two yearsand each block course runs for two weeks. Blockcourses are held at an accredited training provider.CPIT in Christchurch, Unitec in Auckland andWELTEC in Wellington.65