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Your Guide to David Lloyd Clubs Apprenticeships England Develop your skills with David Lloyd Clubs Apprenticeships

David Lloyd Clubs Apprenticeships What will your journey be? Ready to take your first steps into a new career? Or are you looking to develop your skills and knowledge to progress your career? Our fun, fast-paced environment will challenge you to discover skills you never knew you had and stretch you to do things you didn’t know you could do. You bring the energy, we bring the experience. 2

Contents What can you expect? 4 Benefits of apprenticeships 5 Apprenticeships available 6 Learning hours 8 (Off-The-Job Training) Case studies 10 3

So, what can you expect? A mixture of face-to-face and 24 hour access to course learning materials digital visits every 4 - 6 weeks. Obtain Functional Skills in English Online assessments and Maths, equivalent to GCSE pass if not previously achieved Reviews every 12 weeks between Learner, Feedback sessions to discuss progress Lifetime Coach and Line Manager Towards the end of your programme For the programme to take between you will take mock tests in preparation 12-24 months to complete on average for your “End-Point Assessment” The End-Point Assessment (EPA) can consist of an observation in the work place, a professional discussion LEARNERS EMPLOYERS END-POINT ASSESSOR TEACHING/LEARNING GATEWAY LEARNER COACH EMPLOYER TEACHING ASSESSMENT GATEWAY END-POINT OUTCOMES & LEARNING PRACTICE ASSESSMENT 4

Benefits of apprenticeships at David Lloyd Clubs Each apprenticeship Apprenticeships are David Lloyd Clubs is relevant to your job fully funded by David apprenticeships are Lloyd Clubs, so you can nationally recognised role at David Lloyd earn while you learn. Clubs, with training that qualifications. helps you improve your knowledge and skills. Clear career Qualified and Retain valued employees development pathway motivated employees 5

Apprenticeships Available (England) 6

Fitness and Duty Leisure Duty Manager Personal Trainer Management Level 3 Level 3 (Active Leisure) Group Exercise Activator Team Leader Supervisor Coach Level 2 Level 3 Barista Level 2 Production Chef Level 2 (Chef Academy) Club Room (Hospitality) Commis Chef Level 2* Hospitality Supervisor *Specific clubs only Level 3 Senior Production Chef Level 3 Member Experience Customer Service Customer Service & Club Administration Level 2 Level 3 (Business) Business Administration HR Level 3 Level 3 Facilities Property Maintenance & Property Maintenance Level 3 Facilities Level 2 Creche Level 2 Early Years Level 3 DL Kids Coach Creche & DL Kids 7

Learning hours (Off-the-Job Training) Planned CPD that apprentices complete relevant to the apprenticeship; be that mandatory internal learning or learning driven by the apprenticeship content throughout the duration. It doesn’t mean losing your member of staff for a whole working day per week. Learners must be paid for their learning hours (Off-the-Job Training) i.e. this should take place within paid working hours. Does not include Functional Skills – English and Maths. If new knowledge, skills and behaviours are being taught as a part of progress reviews this can count. \"Learning hours (Off-the-Job Training) is… training which is received by the apprentice, during the apprentice’s normal working hours, for the purpose of achieving the new knowledge, skills and behaviours of the apprenticeship.\" 8

Our 4 step check - is this learning hours? No Yes Yes Yes Is it English Is the learning Is it teaching Is it directly This counts as or Maths taking place new relevant to the learning hours Functional apprenticeship within the knowledge, (Off-the-Job Skills? apprentice’s skills and standard or Training) behaviours? framework? normal working hours? Yes No No No This is NOT learning hours (Off-the-Job Training) Key facts to remember *Learning hours (Off-the-Job Training) must be on average 6 hours a week over the duration of apprenticeship You can deliver learning hours (Off-the-Job Training) in the apprentices’ normal workplace Time spent on initial assessments, onboarding, assessment reviews, on-programme assessments and English and maths does not count towards learning hours (Off-the-Job Training) 9

Emma’s Story Learner Name: Emma Dybacz WHY DID YOU ENROL ONTO Job Title: Personal Trainer THE APPRENTICESHIP? Programme: Level 3 Personal Trainer combined Length of Service: 4 years I am passionate about fitness and I wanted Grade Achieved: Distinction to build a career at David Lloyd Clubs. I wanted to learn and pass on my knowledge MY DAVID LLOYD to my colleagues and clients. When exercising CLUBS STORY form is key and I have now been able to pass this on and educate which I am I was recruited in as a gym instructor working enjoying. I have been able to gain all of full time in the gym. In the early days I was this and more through my apprenticeship. learning about David Lloyd Clubs values and standards which I enjoyed, and it was fantastic WHAT HAVE BEEN THE KEY to learn from other experienced colleagues. I BENEFITS TO YOUR ROLE? was able to shadow personal training sessions, classes, and consultations. My line manager at It has shaped me as an individual. Having the time supported me in providing time for my access to my Learning Coach, Eleanor Owen self-studying and the gym supervisors covered was valuable in my development. I was any knowledge gaps I may have around my always able to communicate in which Eleanor apprenticeship. Without doubt this support in the encouraged and supported me throughout. first year has helped me to grow and develop This has made me more knowledgeable and into my current role which is personal trainer. stronger as an individual at David Lloyd Clubs. THREE WORDS TO DESCRIBE WHAT DID YOU ENJOY THE MOST? THE APPRENTICESHIP: Make sure you are communicating with Flexible Engaging Outstanding your line manager and Learning Coach to allow you to get access to your Off-The-Job hours. Be pro-active with completing the work little and often. Set yourself weekly goals working with your Learning Coach. Completing Off-The-Job training has supported in my development within my role. 10

Dominic’s Story Learner Name: Dominic McCartney WHAT HAVE BEEN THE KEY Programme: Production Chef Level 2 BENEFITS TO YOUR ROLE? Employer: David Lloyd Clubs Length of Service: 18 months The apprenticeship has helped me understand polices and procedures which have helped WHY DID YOU ENROL ONTO me within my role. What I have learnt has THE APPRENTICESHIP? helped me deliver high quality service within the club. My Learning Coach was very I was recruited into David Lloyd Clubs as engaging and supportive. I even picked up an apprentice with Lifetime. I had heard some recipes which I have used at home. lots of great things about David Lloyd Clubs through friends and family and was keen WHAT ARE YOU ENJOYING THE MOST? to be part of the team and develop within my new role. I wanted to improve myself It was fun to learn about the legislation within which the apprenticeship allowed me to my role and apply this at the club regularly. I showcase my knowledge in a practical am now able to give guidance on this to others way. I enjoyed this method of learning. within the team. There was a section on how to run a business and this has encouraged me to THREE WORDS TO DESCRIBE pick up more responsibilities within the club. THE APPRENTICESHIP: WHAT TIPS DO YOU HAVE TO LEARNING Educational Practical Fun HOURS (OFF-THE-JOB TRAINING)? Set aside some time each day and work at your own pace. It’s not as big as you think it’s going be and if you make sure you focus on the task in hand you will stay on target. FINAL ADVICE FROM ME... If you are in a position where you want to learn and driven to become a chef enrolling onto an apprenticeship is one of the best things you can do. I am more than happy to support anyone that is looking or or is on a production chef apprenticeship. 11

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