Becoming an IT Apprenticeships supplier

Interested in offering IT apprenticeships?

1. Download and read the Apprenticeship frameworks

e-skills UK is the official issuing authority for the IT sector apprenticeship frameworks, developed in conjunction with a wide group of employers. e-skills UK has two frameworks which are flexible and wide-ranging, these are:

• IT application specialist framework - Suitable for those whose main job role is to use IT applications in support of colleagues or customers in any sector or industry.
• IT, software, web and telecoms professional framework - Designed for new entrants for a professional role in the sector, this can also provide progression and re-skilling routes for existing IT Professionals.

These frameworks are delivered at three different levels: Level 2 (equivalent to GCSE), Level 3 (equivalent to A-level), and Level 4 (equivalent to Higher Education, can include progression to degree level).

For all the documentation, go to Frameworks.

2. Become an approved supplier to receive funding

Funding is provided by government to approved Apprenticeship suppliers - ie training providers, colleges or large employers - in exchange for all apprentices receiving the training and qualifications required to complete the Apprenticeship Framework.

Each of the 4 UK nations – England, Wales, Scotland and Northern Ireland – has its own skills and development agencies which foster apprenticeships. To find out how you can get apprenticeship funding in your area, visit the website that best suits your location:

• England – Skills Funding Agency & the National Apprenticeship Service 
• Northern Ireland – Department for Education and Learning (NI) 
• Scotland – Skills and Development Scotland 
• Wales – Welsh Assembly Government DCELLS 

3. Register as a centre

You will need to register as a centre with one of the Awarding Bodies offering the qualifications that suit apprenticeships in your field.

There is no need to register with e-skills UK to deliver the Apprenticeships, unless you are located in Scotland. Register with e-skills UK if you’re a Scottish training provider - contact us via apprenticeships@e-skills.com.

Certificates

As an Apprenticeship provider, you will be responsible for claiming certificates for your apprentices once they have completed all the requirements laid out in the frameworks. Click here for more information on the process for claiming certificates.

Need more information?

Get in touch if you need to find out more - e-mail apprenticeship@e-skills.com.