Using the apprenticeship levy for existing employees

Can the levy be used for existing employees? Yes. 

Apprenticeships are not only for entry-level employees, any member of your team can take part in a levy-aligned apprenticeship programme. If you’ve been hesitant to use your levy because it would mean taking on extra staff, think again, it’s a perfect launch pad to upskill your current team.

Apprenticeships are a vital tool in upskilling your workforce, increasing staff retention rates, confidence and productivity.

Far from focusing on just basic tools and techniques, apprenticeship programmes can provide even senior managers and leaders with powerful new tools that they can make immediate use of in the workplace. 

Currently, the levy applies to employers with an annual pay bill of 3 million pounds or above. 

Your levy funds must be used within 24 months of them entering your account and they must be used to fund apprenticeship training. They cannot be used to fund any other training activities.

What can employers spend their apprenticeship levy funds on?

Apprenticeship standards training, including programmes such as our:

Level 3 Leadership and Management Apprenticeship

Level 5 Leadership and Management Apprenticeship 

These programmes can also be used to train new and experienced managers, ensuring industry-leading best practice for your leaders.

Useful Information:
Common job titles that take part in leadership and management level 3 or 5 apprenticeship programmes:

Operations manager

Regional manager

Divisional manager

Department manager

Specialist managers

And many more

Has the coronavirus effected the apprenticeship levy?

The government has made no changes to the apprenticeship levy during the coronavirus outbreak. Funds will continue to expire if you do not use them within 24 months from the date they enter your account.

What employers cannot spend apprenticeship levy funding on:

1. wages

2. statutory licences to practice

3. travel and subsidiary costs

4. managerial costs

5. traineeships

6. work placement programmes

7. the cost of setting up an apprenticeship programme

If you would like to learn more about our levy-aligned apprenticeships, or speak to our experienced team on how best make use of your levy funds, please contact us below or visit: https://fuellearning.com/apprenticeship-programmes

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Testimonials

As part of my management training programme I had to complete Functional Skills in English and maths. I felt anxious and nervous as I hadn’t been in a learning environment for many years. However, my teacher (Vicky) was very understanding and patient, she understood my concerns. I can honestly say I have grown in confidence and I found the classes to be very practical and useful.

I had great encouragement and support from my teacher throughout the whole process. Without the support from my teacher and the Functional skills qualification, I would have struggled to complete the apprenticeship.

From what I learnt from my course, I have implemented this into my daily working practice. I have learnt so many great English and maths techniques which are extremely useful. I'm very confident when sending emails with my grammar and punctuation. I have become a confident reader whereas in the past I did not enjoy this. I have to work out various areas for our customers when pricing jobs. I used to really struggle with this aspect of my job, with the additional support from Vicky I no longer struggle.

Dharminder Jittla – Jewson

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