Minimum 12 duration for Apprenticeships
From August 2012 the minimum duration of 12 months for Apprenticeships for those aged 16-18 will beign. This will be a requirement in the 2012/13 Funding Rules which are expected to be published by the end of March 2012. The new rules will apply to all new starts from 1 August 2012 onwards and not to those already in learing prior to August.
The SFA is however encouraging all training organisations and employers to offer all existing apprentices (16-18) a 12 month minimum programme.
See the full SFA Statement here
The National Apprenticeship Service is currently reviewing the position with regard to a minimum duration time for those apprentices aged 19 and over.
Minimum 12 month duration for Apprenticeships
Minimum 12 duration for Apprenticeships
From August 2012 the minimum duration of 12 months for Apprenticeships for those aged 16-18 will beign. This will be a requirement in the 2012/13 Funding Rules which are expected to be published by the end of March 2012. The new rules will apply to all new starts from 1 August 2012 onwards and not to those already in learing prior to August.
The SFA is however encouraging all training organisations and employers to offer all existing apprentices (16-18) a 12 month minimum programme.
See the full SFA Statement here
The National Apprenticeship Service is currently reviewing the position with regard to a minimum duration time for those apprentices aged 19 and over.