Apprenticeships: Employer FAQ

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What do I have to pay an apprentice?

• The minimum wage for an apprentice is £2.60 per hour (regardless of age)
  
• For 19+ learners £2.60 minimum wage applies only for the first 12 months of the apprenticeship, thereafter the apprentice must be paid at national minimum wage

Who's Eligible?

• 16-18 - Fully funded by the National Apprenticeship Service (no fees apply)
  
• 19+ Partly funded through the National Apprenticeship Service
  
• Not eligible: If the candidate has a Level 4 qualification or higher

What do you have to do as an employer?

• Take an active role in training the learner in the workplace and liaise with learner and college, work place observations and reviews
  
• The learner must have a contract of employment
  
• The learner should be working 30 hours per week as we advise that a full time role will improve their knowledge and workplace experience and help towards the qualification

How much time will an apprentice have to spend in College?

• An apprentice will spend a maximum of 1 day per week in college, the rest of their time will be spent gaining valuable experience in the workplace as a part of a normal working week

What paperwork is involved in order to enrol a learner on the apprenticeship?

• The assessor will visit the workplace to complete an enrolment form and a sign up pack with you and the learner.
  
• 12 weekly reviews will take place with the employer, learner and assessor, in the workplace
  

What levels are apprenticeships offered at?

• These are offered at L2 (Intermediate Apprenticeship) and L3 (Advanced Apprenticeships)
  
• There is also the option of L4 (Higher Apprenticeships)

How much will it cost?

 

Only applies to 19+:

• £150 exam & registration (no tuition fees)
  
• Fees are continuously being reviewed