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 use the levy just to gain a qualification. can’t 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 costs 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 New Apprenticeship Standards - each standard covers Standard? a specific job role and sets out the core skills, knowledge and behaviours an apprentice will need to be fully 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 By 2020, nearly all frameworks will have been replaced by employer-led standards.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: framework will best For current frameworks: meet our workforce needs? For new standards: You can also access the Apprenticeship Government’s ‘Find tool at: Training’ on-line This allows you search available training and shows the level, duration, funding cap, entry requirements and other useful information.
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 costs 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 fully 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 framework will best meet our workforce needs? A list of current frameworks and standards can be found here: For current frameworks: For new standards: You can also access the Government’s ‘Find Apprenticeship Training’ on-line tool at: This allows you search available training and shows the level, duration, funding cap, entry requirements and other useful information.
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