Research tackles why half of construction apprentices don’t complete
Posted: Monday, September 2nd, 2024
The British Association of Construction Heads (BACH) research looks at the reasons for underlying apprenticeship failures, Roofing Today reported. It says construction apprenticeships are still suffering from the pandemic's impact, with the drop-out rate now at 47%. As a result, only 8,620 construction apprentices reached the End Point Assessment (EPA) in 2022/23, against the industry's need for over 96,000 recruits per year. The new report is published amid concerns that the vast ongoing demand for construction skills nationally is not being met. The Construction Industry Training Board (CITB) estimates the UK will need an extra 250,000 workers by 2030. The new Government’s ambition to build 1.5 million homes over the next five years is estimated to add 150,000 jobs. Together, these figures forecast a total skills shortfall of 430,000. This equates to an almost 15% increase in the industry’s workforce. The report's good practice ideas set out how this can be done from the perspectives of the apprentice, training provider, and employer. They aim to provide an integrated, holistic route to improving achievement rates as a matter of urgency.
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