Page 14 - CFA_TG2026_lores

There are three essential parts to any apprenticeship
COLLEGE/TRAINING PROVIDER TRAINING
A college/training provider tutor will deliver ‘off the job’ training to the apprentice away from the
pressures and time constraints of day-to-day work. This training is delivered in controlled environments
where an apprentice can develop their skills, knowledge and behaviours that can
then be reinforced through opportunities to use what is learnt in real world situations.
WORK BASED EVIDENCE TO SUPPORT APPRENTICESHIP ACHIEVEMENT
The apprentice will gather and record a wide range of work experience involving collection methods such
as photos, videos, diaries, and witness statements. This will be validated once competency
has been proven by the apprentice and assessment by the relevant assessment organisation or
awarding body.
ASSESSMENT AND VERIFICATION

All apprenticeships require assessment and verification before an apprentice can be classed as
competent. Some apprenticeships award a training diploma by verifying and assessing the training
achievements throughout the training programme. In Scotland passing an additional Skills Test is
required and in England, passing an End-Point Assessment by an End Point Assessment Organisation
determines if an apprentice has passed and to what grade.

ENGLISH AND MATHS RELATED SUBJECTS

English and Maths related qualifications are included in all apprenticeships FOR MORE
and aim to promote and recognise those skills that are essential to all jobs. INFORMATION
Covering skills such as spelling, grammar, speaking and listening as well Visit www.gov.uk
as key mathematics linked to working such as percentages, conversions, for more information
multiplying etc. Depending on the requirements of the Framework/Standard, on employing an
apprentices may work towards achieving these skills at level 1, 2 or both, apprentice
however, they may be exempt if they have previously achieved equivalent
qualifications within specified timescales.

Is there funding available for Are you CITB Levy registered?
employing an apprentice? The Construction Sector Training Board (CITB)
YES - This is a really important question as is empowered to impose a levy on employers
there are different levels of funding depending in the construction industry. The levy applies
on an employer’s location, staff numbers and to all employers ‘engaged wholly or mainly in
the apprentice’s age. Apprenticeship funding construction industry activities’.
is available to all employers regardless of their In other words, when construction activities take
relationship with the CITB and this has caused up more than half of your total employees’ time
confusion for many years.
(including subcontractors). Equally, only CITB Levy
How much funding is available? registered employers will be eligible to claim CITB
How much funding an employer receives depends grant funding. Levy is mandated by Government
and supported by legislation.

on eligibility. This can be defined mainly as the size
of the business, if the business is CITB registered Other rules apply as to whether you should pay
and if the business is an Apprenticeship Levy the CITB Levy and section 9 pages 80-87 of this
payer. Whereabouts in the UK the employer is training guide fully explains.
based also affects funding options with different
parts of the UK using different funding models
which is outline on pages 20-34.

raining Guide
14 C C CFA Contract Flooring Industry Training Guide 2026 Visit: www.cfa.org.uk Tel: 0115 941 1126
FA
Contract Flooring Industr
y T
FA