CPD Day Jan 24

Who is the current Government minister responsible for Apprenticeships?

• Boris Johnson

• Robert Halfon

• Seema Malhotra

• Gillian Keegan

Answer explanation

Robert Halfon has been the Under Secretary of State for Skills, FE and HE since 26 October 2022.

Seema Malhotra is the Shadow Minister for Skills having taken over from Toby Perkins on 5 September 2023.

Gillian Keegan is the Secretary of State for Education, appointed on 25 October 2022.

How many pages are there in the 2023-24 Apprenticeship Funding Rules?

• 27

• 48

• 93

• 136

Answer explanation

There are over 300 numbered substantial paragraphs and many more sub-paragraphs!

What three of the following criteria would make an apprentice INELIGIBLE for funding?

• Self-employed as a sole trader

• Illegally here in the UK

• A shareholder/director who has a line manager

• Undertaking another apprenticeship

What determines the correct amount of Recognition of Prior Learning for an apprentice?

• Their Skills Scan score

• Their responses in their initial interview

• Their initial assessment scores

• Their employer's judgement

A new Level 2 apprentice has GCSE Maths Grade 1 and GCSE English Grade 3. What are the minimum levels of Functional Skills they have to participate in during their apprenticeship?

• Maths L2

  English L1

• Maths L1

  English L1

• Maths L1

  English L2

• Maths L2

  English L2

Answer explanation

A Level 2 apprentice must achieve L1 in both English and maths (assuming there are no documented and approved learning difficulty assessments) to pass their apprenticeship.

If they already hold one or both of these subjects at Level 1 (i.e. GCSE Grades 2 or 3), then they must work towards Level 2.

If the apprentice achieves Level 1 in one or both subjects more than 3 months before the end of their programme, they then need to be enrolled and working towards Level 2.

If an apprentice is contracted to work 15 hours per week, how long should the apprenticeship programme be extended by?

• 15%

• 25%

• 30%

• 50%

Answer explanation

The Funding Rules work from a basis of a 30 hour week and it is up to the provider to make suitable adjustments if the apprentice is employed for fewer hours than this.

If an apprentice is eligible for learner support, how often must we provide evidence for us to draw down the funding?

• Every week

• Every 2 weeks

• Every month

• Every 12 weeks

What is the absolute minimum Off the Job requirement for a 12 month programme?

• 278 hours

• 326 hours

• 462 hours

• 525 hours

What CANNOT be included in Off the Job Training?

• Learning Support

• Progress (Formal) Reviews

• Revision

• Writing assignments

Which of the following activities count as Practical Training and are therefore eligible for Off the Job recording (multiple answers)?

• Shadowing

• Mentoring

• Industry visits

• Participation in competitions

Answer explanation

Competitions would need to be industry relevant such as World Skills.