Standards and programme design
Apprenticeship levy funds are held within a digital account allocated to us. We can only spend these funds on training from a government-approved training provider.
An apprenticeship scheme must comply with the apprenticeship standards. The standards have been developed by employers to meet the needs of different industry sectors and the broader economy. They set out the core skills, knowledge and behaviours an apprentice will need to be fully competent in a specific role. They ensure that all apprenticeship programmes are delivered and measured consistently.
The apprentice must meet professional registration requirements in sectors where this exists.
We provide details of available apprenticeship standards and their accompanying assessment plans.
We must employ apprentices in a role that allows them to develop the knowledge, skills and behaviours outlined in the apprenticeship standard.
Apprenticeship – minimum standards
An apprenticeship lasts for a minimum of 366 days.
Apprentices should work 30 hours a week or more. This includes the off-the-job training they undertake.
If the apprentice works fewer than 30 hours a week, the employer must extend the minimum duration of the apprenticeship (pro-rata) to take this into account. This extension will also apply to any temporary period of part-time working. The apprentice must agree on this with their manager and the training provider.
Where part-time working is agreed, the training provider will:
- record the agreed average number of hours each week
- evidence why this working pattern is needed
- extend the minimum duration using the formula (12 x 30 average weekly hours = new minimum duration in months; or 52 x 30 / average weekly hours = new minimum duration in weeks)
All apprentices must spend at least six hours of their time in off-the-job training or learning outside the typical day to day working environment. The learning must support the achievement of the apprenticeship. The training can be delivered at their regular place of work but must not be part of their everyday working duties.
Apprenticeship standards contain minimum English and maths requirements. If apprentices do not meet these requirements, they must undertake English and maths tuition. This will be in addition to the six hours of time allowed for off-the-job training. We will facilitate English and maths courses on a case-by-case basis.
For more details, email talent@lincolnshire.gov.uk