Short apprenticeship units set to boost workforce development and tackle skills gaps

Hopwood Hall College is excited to announce that we’ll be offering a suite of short apprenticeship units designed to upskill local workforces, including Modern Methods of Construction through Permanent Modular Building Assembly.

These units – part of the government’s recent apprenticeship reforms – will offer employers access to faster and more flexible training routes right here in Rochdale.

We’re proud to share that we’ve been approved to deliver the following units:

• Electric Vehicle Charging Point Installation and Maintenance
• Electrical Fitting and Assembly
• AI Leadership – Strategy and Opportunity
• AI Leadership – Adoption, Procurement and Governance 
• AI Leadership – Delivery and Organisational Transformation
• Mechanical Fitting and Assembly
• Permanent Modular Building Assembly
• Solar PV Installation and Maintenance

As a college at the forefront of apprenticeship training, we’re thrilled to provide high quality and targeted training for those businesses looking to boost productivity and drive growth.

It promises to be an excellent opportunity for employers to quickly respond to skills gaps and invest in developing their workforce.

In addition, this training can be funded using the Growth and Skills Levy (previously known as the Apprenticeship Levy).

Here’s what else you need to know:

How can I find out more?

Our Business Development team is the perfect starting point for employers keen to learn more about training and workforce development opportunities.

Be sure to contact our Business Development Team on 0161 655 6967 or by emailing Samantha.Lord@hopwood.ac.uk.

Who would be best suited for these units?

These units are suitable for all existing staff in your workforce who are aged 19 and over. Our Business Development team can offer bespoke insight depending on your workforce and business needs.

How are these units funded?

If you’re a non-levy paying employer then the units will be fully funded. Meanwhile, if you’re a levy payer then you’ll be able to use your levy funds.

What else do I need to know?

So far units across six industry sectors have been approved and we’re excited to be able to deliver all of them at Hopwood Hall College. Following this initial rollout, it’s expected that more units will be available and we’ll be sharing this information as soon as it becomes available.

In the meantime, more information on these apprenticeships will be available through the government’s ‘Find Apprenticeship‘ training service on April 28.

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