Provide training: FAQs

In this section you will find answers to the common questions that voluntary sector organisations have about recruiting, training and funding apprentices. If you have a question that is not answered in this section or to find out more please contact us.

Q: Are learners who already have a level three qualification eligible?: A:
Yes. Clearly you would want to look at the needs of the business as well as the individual’s needs to ensure that they were moving on from their previous qualification.
Q: Can learners search for Apprenticeships by sector on Apprenticeship Vacancies?: A:
Yes.
Q: Can providers still do their own advertising for vacancies?: A:
Yes. Apprenticeship vacancies is there to enhance and support existing methods used to advertise vacancies not to replace them. However there will be marketing and communications activity inviting potential apprentices to look for Apprenticeships on the website so we would advise all providers to use it. Use of the system will become a contractual requirement from the start of the year 2010 to 2011.
Q: How are Apprenticeships different to Modern Apprenticeships?: A:
They are one and the same thing - Modern Apprenticeships were re-branded in 2004 to ‘Apprenticeships’.
Q: What is Apprenticeships Vacancies?: A:
Apprenticeships Vacancies is an online service whereby employers and learning providers can advertise and manage vacancies, and potential apprentices can search, apply and then manage their applications for Apprenticeships and Advanced Apprenticeships opportunities anywhere in England.
The system is an important part of our commitment to make services simpler and less bureaucratic to access. It is free and available on the Apprenticeships website at www.apprenticeships.org.uk.
Q: What is the National Apprenticeship Service?: A:
The National Apprenticeship Service (NAS) supports, funds and co-ordinates the delivery of Apprenticeships throughout England and publishes details of apprenticeships' vacancies on its website. It offers information to training providers, employers and apprentices. More information from their website.