Delivering apprenticeships as a training provider or college

The apprenticeship system in England is currently going through its biggest change in decades. Going forward employers will procure the providers they need to help them maximise their investment in the apprenticeship levy. Competition will be immense and employers will be seeking providers that can demonstrate their understanding of the new standards and how the new system works, as well as their flexibility and quality.

It is critical that providers are fully up to speed with the changes and can differentiate themselves in a crowded market.

What's different?

• All employers with a pay bill of over £3 million will contribute to an apprenticeship levy from April 2017.
• The new apprenticeships are based on short and concise professional standards that have been set by employers
• The standards clearly define the knowledge, skills and behaviours apprentices need to be fully competent in their role
• The new standards give businesses the flexibility and control to choose how best to train their apprentices, meaning employers have the option to integrate their in-house training into the apprenticeship, use programmes of their choice or do a mixture of both
• Apprentices will prove they meet the standard through an independent end assessment, meaning outcomes across the board will be more consistent