1. Wellcome Collection, 4 November 2015
Trailblazer Apprenticeships, Future Funding of Apprenticeships and the Apprenticeship Levy
Wellcome Collection,
4 November 2015
Keith Marshall

2. Richard Review (2012)
Apprenticeships to be based on employer defined, industry recognised, government approved standards
Standards short and easy to understand
One occupation – one standard
Minimum 12 months duration, include “off the job training” plus English & Maths to Level 2
Assessment to focus on competence end testing, with introduction of grading.
Encourage Engineering Council registration at EngTech level (Introduction of behaviour assessment to achieve EngTech competence).

3. Progress March 2013 – Response to Richard
October 2013 – Phase 1 Trailblazers – 8 projects
189 standards published so far
54 are ready to deliver: standard, assessment plan and funding CAP are all approved
Over 150 standards in development
Over 1,200 businesses in over 100 sectors involved in Trailblazers
Further standards and assessment plans published as they are approved

4. B&ES Trailblazer - Strategy
Map out apprenticeship standard requirements (Initially 5)
Prioritise
Governance Structure
Employer Development Group (EDG)
Specialist Working Groups (SWG)
‘Unsupported’
Build on content of existing frameworks – update, improve

5. Funding model for trailblazers
Maximum Core Government contribution (£2 for every £1 from employer)
Cap 1
Cap 2
Cap 3
Cap 4
Cap 5
£2,000
£3,000
£6,000
£8,000
£18,000
Employer contribution if the maximum cap is claimed
£1000
£1,500
£4,000
£9,000
Additional incentive payments
Recruiting a year old
£600
£900
£1,800
£2,400
£5,400
For a small business (<50)
£500
£1,200
£2,700
For successful completion
Maximum total Government contribution
£3,600
£4,900
£9,600
£12,800
£28,800 5

6. Apprenticeship Levy
The levy puts the apprenticeship programme on long-term sustainable footing, and will allow system to become genuinely employer-led
Who will pay?
The levy will apply to large employers.
What will it pay for?
The levy will support post-16 apprenticeships.
How much can an employer get out?
In England, any firm will be able get back more than it puts in by training sufficient apprentices.
How will the funding be accessed by employers?
The funding will be in the hands of employers via the digital voucher.
How will it be implemented?
There will be a formal engagement with business on the implementation of the levy, which will also consider the interaction with existing sector levy boards.

7. Apprenticeship Levy Consultation 5 Year Apprenticeship plan
Closed on 2 October
Implementation, not principle
750 responses
Response being reviewed
5 Year Apprenticeship plan
Published after the Autumn Spending Review