Onboarding Process for Apprentices

Onboarding Information Pack

This page offers essential guidance for apprentices and line managers throughout onboarding and the programme. 

Here, you'll find key resources to help you navigate the process smoothly, ensuring a clear understanding of each stage from the start of your apprenticeship to its completion.  

Onboarding Guidance

Explore our onboarding documents—an essential step in starting your apprenticeship

Onboarding Process

Check out this 9 stage guide to onboarding. This process involves contributions from three key participants: the university, your employer, and the applicant.

Skills Scan

This is a self-assessment tool designed to evaluate your current knowledge, skills, and behaviours in your chosen subject area. Applicants must complete this as part of the application process.

Glossary of Terms

Provides the key terms surrounding onboarding.

Funding Eligibility Checklist

See if you are eligible for funding.

Line Manager - Completing an Eligibility Review in Aptem

Video tutorials

Click here to find a video tutorials for both applicants and employers.

On Programme Guidance

Access our on-programme guidance to support you throughout your apprenticeship

Line Manager Information

Guide to Progress Reviews

Line Manager Guidance for Signing Aptem Reviews

Programme Expectations Framework for Apprentices

Portfolio Guidance for Apprentices

Logging Hours on Aptem

Knowledge, Skills & Behaviour

Line Manager Induction - Supporting an apprentice ppt

Apprenticeship Advisors

Beverley Lilley

Chartered Manager & Senior Journalist

Sarah Littlejohn

Senior Leader & Chartered Manager

Marina Clark

Chartered Manager & Operational Research Specialist

Loreta Jarvis

Chartered Manager & Policy Officer & Senior Leader

Sarah Pilgram

Operational Research Specialist

Rebecca Silk

Professional Economist

Pip Gregory

Pro Econ & Social Researcher & Architect

Jade Bryan

Professional Economist

Sophie Lamb

Science & Chartered Manager

Jane Mallion

Science

Janis Samsbrook

Science

Nikki Hemmings

Senior Leader & Social Worker

Sarah Carroll

Senior Journalist

Ryan Stageman

Social Worker

Sam Twigger

Social Worker

Adam Grainger

Science

Roseanna Lee

Science

Get In Touch

If you have any questions about the onboarding process or need more help, please don't hesitate to reach out.

We're always here to help you navigate through the process. 

Email: apprenticeshiponboarding@kent.ac.uk

Phone: 01634 888459