Darren Vidler

Furloughed apprentices - starting an apprenticeship

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Morning,

Does anyone know if there is guidance available on whether individuals currently on furlough can start an apprenticeship? I've read the covid guidance however it specifically relates to apprentices already on programme who are subsequently furloughed.

Thanks,

Darren

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Martin West

I did save this from one of the publications (Guidance for Apprentices, employers, training providers in response to the impact of COVID-19 March 2020) but can no longer find it.

Q14: Can an existing member of staff start an Apprenticeship whilst they are furloughed?

A14: Yes, a furloughed member of staff can start an Apprenticeship, but they must still meet the learner eligibility and programme eligibility criteria of the Apprenticeship funding rules. For example, the Apprenticeship must be a real job, the candidate must require a programme that has a minimum training duration of 12 months, with a minimum of 20% off the job training over this duration to become occupationally competent. The Employer and Provider would have to discuss and consider how to assure the ESFA of the identity and eligibility of the individual and how they would carry out the initial assessment.

Darren Vidler

Thanks Martin - my main concern is, as there doesn't appear to be any published guidance on this in place now, whether this still applies.

May log it with the Agency to be sure. Appreciate the input as always.