The Consortium’s work on the scheme to date will ensure that the first apprentices can start on their journeys in the second quarter of 2015.
Specialising in all types of conveyancing from sale and purchase through to remortgage, TCS services are underpinned with clear, consistent and open lines of communication. They deal with 12,500 cases p.a. and are one of the top 15 volume conveyancer’s in England & Wales (according to Land Registry stats published in May 2014). They employ over 100 members of staff who are well experienced, qualified and committed.
Managing Director of Total Conveyancing Services, Sarah Ryan, said:
“Here at TCS we are committed to providing a professional conveyancing service and as such, we are dedicated to developing and training our team. Having an apprenticeship scheme demonstrates that commitment and we are proud to be part of this."
Announcing the apprenticeship scheme Chief Executive of the CLC, Sheila Kumar said:
“We are delighted that the excellent work of the consortium has been recognised by Government and that the two new apprenticeships in conveyancing will go ahead. With the recovery of the housing market, it is important that there is a reliable pipeline of talent entering the profession with rigorous qualifications, based on great education and training to the highest standards. The creation of the new qualification of Conveyancing Technician is a response to demand from employers and those developing legal careers.
“These apprenticeships are an innovative route into rewarding legal careers, without the burdens of student debt, and they are not just for school-leavers - those looking to formalize their current legal careers or looking for a career change, can all benefits from an apprenticeship approach. There is even government funding available for employers with apprentices on this scheme.
“Throughout its history, the CLC have been at the forefront of creating different ways of providing opportunities for meaningful careers in this important sector, we are very excited about the development of these apprenticeships and the new role of Conveyancing Technician.
“Following the success of the conveyancing apprenticeship development so far we are working with another group of employers as well as the Society of Trust and Estate Practitioners to explore the possibility of developing an apprenticeship in probate as part of the next wave of the scheme.”
Skills Minister Nick Boles also commented on the launch of the scheme:
“I’m delighted that Total Conveyancing Services has developed a new apprenticeship standard in conveyancing.
“Since 2010 there have been 1.8 million apprenticeship starts and Total Conveyancing Services are leading by example in the development and delivery of high quality apprenticeships that give people the chance of successful careers and help businesses get the skills they need to grow.”
