The new £50 million apprenticeship growth sector pilot will help alleviate investment barriers to stimulate delivery of high-quality training. Eligible apprenticeship providers will receive £3,000 for every apprentice start on 13 apprenticeship standards once they deliver a minimum of 15 starts – meaning a payment of at least £45,000 for providers who meet this threshold. The standards in scope have been selected based on stakeholder discussions, evidence of skills shortages and where there is currently a moderate level of take up, indicating a case to stimulate growth. Growth pilot payments will help providers with capital investment costs which can prohibit delivery and growth of training. This includes the purchase of equipment, tools, and machinery – capital items not recognised in funding rates for individual apprenticeship standards – as they will support long term capability and needs. The growth pilot funding rules will be made available for eligible providers. Contact apprenticeship.strategy@education.gov.uk with any questions.
Standards in scope:
- Electrical Power Networks Engineer
- Machining Technician
- Pipe Welder
- Plate Welder
- Process Leader
- Nuclear Technician
- Water Environment Worker
- Corporate Responsibility and Sustainability Practitioner
- Construction Design and Build Technician
- Construction Support Technician
- Surveying Technician
- Science Manufacturing Technician
- Laboratory Technician