Apprenticeships explained
Starting the process is extremely easy. If you are looking for an apprentice you will need to create a vacancy and upload it to the Find An Apprenticeship Service Portal. We can support with all stages of the process, please click on the links above.
To get started:
- Complete and submit our apprenticeship enquiry form
- Register with the Digital Apprenticeship Service (DAS)
- Our experienced business development team will then assist you with advertising your post
This depends on the apprenticeship programme your apprentice is enrolled on. Most Level 2 apprenticeships require the apprentice to attend college one day a week. We do however, deliver some Level 3 apprenticeships programmes online.
We will work with you to decide how the off-the-job training will be delivered, depending on your apprentices' existing skills and knowledge. Please note that apprentices work all-year round, not just during college term dates.
The majority of your apprentice’s training and assessment is Government funded via the Digital Apprenticeship Service (DAS) if you are a non-Levy paying employer. The amount you pay depends on the apprenticeship programme, the number of staff you employ, the age of your apprentice and whether they have any prior skills or knowledge relevant to the apprenticeship programme. If you are an employer with a pay bill (PAYE) of more than £3 million each year, your apprentice’s training cost will be covered via your apprenticeship levy.
There may be additional fees if there is a retake for an assessment, emergency first aid, endpoint assessments or PA1 resit fees are incurred.