Please read the below and tick to confirm you have read and understood the content held within the Apprenticeship Agreement.
Commitment to Programme
In line with DfE Funding Rules, the Employer and Lead Provider must make sure that the commitment to successful completion of the Apprenticeship is set out in writing for the Apprentice. The commitment statement must be signed by the Apprentice, their Employer and the Lead Provider, and all three parties must keep a current signed and dated version on record.
Details regarding the planned content and schedule of training (including end point assessment for apprenticeship standards) can be located on the enrolment form and learning agreement. Copies of the learning agreement will be sent to Employers and Apprentices upon signing.
Roles and Responsibilities of the Apprentice
To observe the Employer’s terms and conditions of employment and Apprenticeship Agreement
In particular:
Have given Achievement Training the relevant information to assist in learner or programme eligibility checks.
Will comply with any policies and procedures as outlined in the Training Plan.
Will attend all required off-the-job training and workshops (or notify the Employer and ATL in advance of any absence).
Will commit to the learning activities required in each module, including any self-study and research (during working hours).
Will complete any coursework, assignments and exams required to achieve the apprenticeship.
Will assist Achievement Training in collecting evidence of off-the-job training (where information is held by the apprentice).
Will attend and contribute to progress review meetings.
Will agree with the Employer and Achievement Training when learning is complete that they are ready to undertake EPA.
Will bring any issues to the attention of the Employer and Achievement Training including any learning support/health issues that might effect the plan of training.
Roles and Responsibilities of the Employer
Work with their selected provider to identify and agree the most suitable apprenticeship standard.
Provide assistance to the provider in the eligibility checks of the apprentice (outlined above) where required.
Confirm that the provider has made the appropriate checks (outlined above) with them.
Negotiate a price with the provider, taking into account the apprentice's prior learning, and understand any obligations in relation to co-investment.
Agree with the provider an end-point assessment organisation (at least 6 months prior to the end of the programme).
Contribute to and agree to the plan of training, as developed by the provider:-
Deliver off-the-job training (where agreed and detailed in the plan of training).
Allow the apprentice to complete their off-the-job training (and English and maths if required) during normal working hours.
Give the apprentice appropriate support and supervision and the opportunity to consolidate new learning in the workplace.
Assist the provider in collecting evidence of off-the-job training (where information is held by the employer).
Contribute to progress reviews with the apprentice and provider.
Agree, with the apprentice and provider, when learning is complete and the apprentice is ready to undertake the end-point assessment.
Seek to resolve any complaints brought by the apprentice/provider.
Understand in the event the employer does not support the End-point Assessment process but the apprentice is Gateway ready, then the employer will be charged the remaining 20% value of the apprenticeship.
Agree with the outcome of the Initial Assessment ('Apprenticeship Skills Scan').
Any fees that cannot be claimed as detailed above due to the Employer failing to set up its Digital Account or DfE Apprenticeship Service account will be paid for by the Employer directly.
All responsibilities are clearly outlined in more detail in the Apprenticeship Training Plan and Apprenticeship Agreement
Roles and Responsibilities of Achievement Training Limited
The apprentice has an eligible residency status and the right to work in England.
The apprentice is not self-employed or a sole trader.
The apprentice is not undertaking another apprenticeship or will benefit from DFE funding during their apprenticeship programme (including student loans).
The apprentice spends at least 50% of their working time in England.
The apprentice has not been asked to financially contribute towards the apprenticeship.
The apprentice has a separate identifiable line manager to undertake the role of the
employer'.
The employer was offered (for new recruits) the option of the free Recruit an Apprentice service.
The employer has a contract of employment with the apprentice which is long enough to complete the apprenticeship successfully (including end-point assessment).
The employer and the apprentice have signed an apprenticeship agreement.
The employer is paying the apprentice a lawful wage.
The employer has agreed that the apprenticeship is the most appropriate training programme for the individual.
The employer will allow the apprentice to complete their off-the-job training (and English and maths if required) during normal working hours.
The employer will give the apprentice appropriate support and supervision and the opportunity to consolidate new learning in the workplace. The employer will take part or be given the opportunity to provide input into progress reviews.
The apprentice's prior learning and experience (their existing knowledge, skills and behaviours against those required to achieve the apprenticeship).
The apprentice's current English and maths working level.
The apprentice's learning support needs.
The minimum off-the-job training requirement.
Any requirements for training to be sub-contracted (to be agreed with the employer).
Additional payments / bursaries / small employer waiver.
That relevant prior learning identified has reduced the content, price and duration (as appropriate).
That the employer understands any obligations in relation to co-investment (where appropriate).
Provide an induction programme for the apprentice (and the employer if required) that explains the plan of training.
Provide appropriate learning materials to the apprentice.
Report apprentice non-attendance at scheduled training sessions to the employer.
Manage/oversee the delivery provided by any other party (subcontractors) as detailed in the plan and in accordance with the funding rules.
Pass on apprenticeship funding to any subcontractors (as agreed with the employer) and to the end point assessment organisation.
Ensure the quality of delivery through regular observations of teaching and learning, and apprentice/employer feedback.
Arrange for any certification as agreed with the employer/apprentice and/or required by the apprenticeship.
Lead the progress reviews with the apprentice and employer.
Update the Training Plan in consultation with the employer and apprentice if and when required.
Agree, with the apprentice and employer, when learning is complete and the apprentice is ready to undertake the end-point assessment.
Complete any required paperwork (e.g. ILR) and upload data to the DFE as required to trigger funding.
Make efforts to secure alternative employment for the apprentice if made redundant by the employer.
Provide a copy of the complaints procedure and seek to resolve any complaints brought by the apprentice/employer.
All responsibilities mentioned are clearly outlined in more detail in the Apprenticeship Training Plan and Apprenticeship Agreement
Working Together
The Employer and Apprentice will work together with the Training Provider’s representatives to ensure that the Apprentice has the best chance to achieve.
Resolving Problems
All issues between the Employer and Apprentice will be addressed through the Employer’s HR department. Any further mediation will be conducted by the Training Provider
Any issues between the Employer/Apprentice and the Training Provider will be addressed through the complaints and appeals procedure as identified in the Employer Training Agreement.
