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Apprenticeship expectations
Workplace expectations
Attend work everyday.
Be on time for work.
Communicate with your line manager if you are unwell, late or unable to attend work before your usual starting time.
Treat all colleagues with respect and consideration.
Act in a safe and professional manner.
Follow all workplace policies, practices, processes and procedures.
Always work to the best of your ability.
Support your team and colleagues positively.
Be honest, trustworthy and reliable.
Learning expectations
Keep appointments booked with your trainer.
Attend all virtual or face to face training workshops.
Provide a minimum of 24 hours notice for any cancelled appointments.
Complete any work actioned by your trainer/assessor and employer against agreed timescales.
Ensure visits are arranged with your workplace.
Ensure suitable space is set aside for visits if conducted on the premises.
Take pride in submitting high quality, meaningful evidence.
Discuss with your trainer, any concerns you have with your progress,
Use your OneFile e-portfolio to its full potential.
Complete and upload expected work to meet your targets and to ensure you are always on or even ahead of expected progress.
Show care and concern for property and equipment.
Follow your organisational guidelines and policies in relation to work tasks.
Show respect to your colleagues, Way2Work trainers and peers at all times.
Switch mobile phones off during training/work/exams.
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Become an apprentice
Business administration
Care services
Customer service
Early years and childcare
Teaching assistant
Benefits
Care leavers
Information advice and guidance
Functional skills
Off the job training
Safeguarding
Roles within delivery
Apprenticeship expectations
What to expect from your trainer
Policies and procedures
Employer information
How to recruit an apprentice
How is an apprenticeship funded?
Leadership and management
National Insurance breaks
Open day 2025
Provider Access Legislation (PAL) Support
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