How to Become a Skilled Worker Sponsor
Course Overview
This half-day online workshop covers everything you need to know before applying for a sponsor licence. It explains the process, highlights the benefits, and addresses key legal, compliance, and cost considerations. The workshop will also provide comprehensive training on all aspects of the Points-Based System.
This half-day course can run at either 0930-1300 or 1300-1630.
Learning objectives:
- A background into the Points Based System (PBS)
- The different sponsorship routes open to your organisation
- The financial, legal and compliance issues to consider when becoming a sponsor
- Everything you need to know before applying for a licence
Key training topics:
- Understanding sponsor license and skilled worker visas
- Understanding the sponsorship process and cost implications – including blueprint and checklist
- Assigning key roles: duties and training
- Onboarding: key points to consider
- GDPR and compliance: record-keeping and reporting updates
- Renewing your licence
- Checks and documents
- Home Office audits
- Risks and liabilities for employers
Who will benefit from attendance:
HR, resourcing, recruitment, and onboarding professionals with involvement and responsibilities within this area, and new employees or those with limited knowledge of becoming a Sponsor License holder.
Contact Details
Catherine Ouston,
Head of In-House Training
📥 teamtraining@bfi.co.uk
📞 +44(0)1983 861133
