When can we start HMRC will deposit levy deductions into the Digital Online drawing down the Account so it is available to pay for statutory approved levy? apprenticeships from 1st May 2017. Providers An approved providers list was published by the Skills Funding Agency on 13th March 2017. All schools must use approved providers. What can we use The Apprenticeship Levy can only be spent on those the apprenticeship undertaking a statutory approved apprentice programme levy fund for? (this could be a standard or framework) and delivered and assessed by an approved training and assessment provider. This includes both new and existing staff. However you can only use the funding for developing existing staff where significant new skills & knowledge development is required. For example, you may have someone who has a degree in one area, but the job they are doing is considerably different and they require a new set of knowledge and skills. In this instance you could use the levy to fund either a lower or same level qualification in the new occupational area. However, you can’t use the levy just to gain a qualification. What can I not use The Regulations stipulate that you cannot use the the levy for? apprentice levy to fund qualifications or training which is not a statutory approved apprenticeship standard or framework. In addition the funding cannot be used to fund: Apprentice salary and on costs Travel and subsistence Managerial costs Traineeships Work placement programmes Covering the costs of setting up your apprenticeship programme What is an There are currently two different types of apprenticeship apprenticeship training that you can choose from: Framework or - each standard New Apprenticeship Standards Standard? covers a specific job role and sets out the core skills, knowledge and behaviours an apprentice will need to be competent in their job role and meet the needs of employers Current Apprenticeship Frameworks a series of – work-related vocational and professional qualifications, with workplace and classroom based training. By 2020, nearly all frameworks will have been replaced by employer-led standards. How will I know A list of current frameworks and standards can be found which standard or here:
When can we start drawing down the levy? HMRC will deposit levy deductions into the Digital Online Account so it is available to pay for statutory approved apprenticeships from 1st May 2017. Providers An approved providers list was published by the Skills Funding Agency on 13th March 2017. All schools must use approved providers. What can we use the apprenticeship levy fund for? The Apprenticeship Levy can only be spent on those undertaking a statutory approved apprentice programme (this could be a standard or framework) and delivered and assessed by an approved training and assessment provider. This includes both new and existing staff. However you can only use the funding for developing existing staff where significant new skills & knowledge development is required. For example, you may have someone who has a degree in one area, but the job they are doing is considerably different and they require a new set of knowledge and skills. In this instance you could use the levy to fund either a lower or same level qualification in the new occupational area. However, you can’t use the levy just to gain a qualification. What can I not use the levy for? The Regulations stipulate that you cannot use the apprentice levy to fund qualifications or training which is not a statutory approved apprenticeship standard or framework. In addition the funding cannot be used to fund: Apprentice salary and on costs Travel and subsistence Managerial costs Traineeships Work placement programmes Covering the costs of setting up your apprenticeship programme What is an apprenticeship Framework or Standard? There are currently two different types of apprenticeship training that you can choose from: New Apprenticeship Standards - each standard covers a specific job role and sets out the core skills, knowledge and behaviours an apprentice will need to be competent in their job role and meet the needs of employers Current Apprenticeship Frameworks – a series of work-related vocational and professional qualifications, with workplace and classroom based training. By 2020, nearly all frameworks will have been replaced by employer-led standards. How will I know which standard or A list of current frameworks and standards can be found here:
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