Question 1

How do I find a new apprentice?

Accepted Answer

By joining Workplus you'll have access to pre-screened applicants with full application details, so all you need to do is shortlist, interview and hire!

To find out more book a call. https://meetings.hubspot.com/workplus/initial-call

Question 2

What is an apprenticeship?

Accepted Answer

An apprenticeship is a job with training built–in. It’s the best way to develop new talent. Through on–the–job and off–the–job learning, an apprentice is considered a full–time employee and earns a good wage, whilst avoiding student debt (government pays their student fees).

Question 3

Who can be an apprentice on this programme?

Accepted Answer

The apprentice must be 18+, employed and have successfully attained the entry criteria for the course. More information available https://www.qub.ac.uk/courses/undergraduate/2023/civil-engineering-higher-level-apprenticeship-beng/

Question 4

Is my organisation eligible to hire an apprentice?

Accepted Answer

Yes, provided that the apprentice is employed outside the public sector and employed for over 50% of their time in NI.

Question 5

Who pays what?

Accepted Answer

Government pays your apprentices student fees (if they are eligible). It is the employer’s responsibility to pay the apprentice wage. Apprentices are paid a full time salary to cover their on–the–job and off–the–job work. If an apprentice is 16–24, you avoid Class 1 National Insurance Contributions

Question 6

How does the Apprenticeship Levy affect apprenticeships in NI?

Accepted Answer

In short…it doesn’t! Government covers the apprentice training costs and pays the training provider directly. So, in summary, whether you pay the Levy or not, you are eligible to employ apprentices in NI and there is no link to the Levy amount you’ve paid to Government.

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