What does an apprenticeship combine for the learner?
Academic study only
Paid employment with on-the-job training
A university degree and part-time work
Voluntary experience and unpaid training
2. Do you know what proportion of apprenticeship training costs your business would need to pay (if you're an SME non-levy payer and your apprentice is aged 22 or over)?
0% — it's fully funded
5% — the government pays the rest
10% — but we can claim it back
20%
Do you know what proportion of apprenticeship training costs your business would need to pay (if you're an SME non-levy payer and your apprentice is aged under 21 or under?)
0% — it's fully funded
5% — the government pays the rest
10% — but we can claim it back
20%
How is off-the-job training delivered for accounting apprenticeships? (Select all that apply)
During paid working hours
Outside of work time
Via online learning
In-person at a training provider
During evenings/weekends
How are off-the-job training (OTJT) hours determined for apprenticeships?
Employers must calculate 20% of an apprentice’s working hours
All apprentices must complete at least 6 hours per week
Each apprenticeship standard has a fixed minimum number of OTJT hours published by the government
OTJT is optional unless the apprentice is under 19
Which of the following are employers expected to provide as part of an apprenticeship? (Select all that apply)
A contract of employment
Paid time for off-the-job training
Direct delivery of the full training syllabus
A workplace mentor or supervisor
Regular involvement in progress reviews
Functional Skills teaching in maths/English (if required)
Which of the following best describes what “off-the-job training” includes?
Any learning the apprentice does outside of working hours
Only in-person classroom sessions with the training provider
Learning completed during working hours that contributes to the apprenticeship
Who is responsible for delivering the apprentice’s technical training (e.g. AAT syllabus)?
The employer
The training provider
The apprentice
9. What is the minimum duration of an accounting apprenticeship for an apprentice starting from 1st August 2025? (e.g. Level 2, 3 or 4)?
6 months
15 months
8 months
12 months
Do you know what happens at the end of an apprenticeship? (Select all that apply)
The apprentice sits an End-Point Assessment
They automatically become qualified accountants
The employer decides if they pass
They may gain a recognised qualification
Who pays the apprentice’s wages?
The government
The training provider
The employer
Depends on their age
When must you pay an apprentice more than the minimum apprenticeship wage?
Once they’ve been with you for 3 months
Once they turn 19 and have completed the first year of their apprenticeship
If they pass their probation period
Only if they’re studying Level 4 or above
Which of the following best describes the employer’s responsibility when it comes to mentoring an apprentice?
Employers must assign someone to provide regular guidance, feedback, and workplace support
Employers can leave mentoring entirely to the training provider
Mentoring is optional if the apprentice is over 18
The government provides a mentor through the Apprenticeship Service
Which of these areas would you like more support with? (Select all that apply)
Understanding funding and costs
Registering on the Apprenticeship Service
Finding a suitable candidate
Managing onboarding/training
Understanding employer responsibilities
Tracking progress & compliance
All of the above
If you hired a graduate with finance experience, which route would you expect them to take? (Select all that apply)
Start from Level 2
Start from Level 3
Start from Level 4
Depends on what support is available
Start from Level 3, 4 or 7, depending on the subject matter of their degree, the nature of their finance experience and the nature of the role they are about to undertake
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