Funding

The Government has highlighted the importance of Apprenticeships in developing the nation’s skills base and as a result has allocated money to fund training for eligible candidates.

Eligibility

To enrol on a Weir Training Intermediate, Advanced or Higher Apprenticeship Vacancy programme if employed, you must:

• Be employed status and spend 50% of your working hours in England
• Not be enrolled on another funded course
• Work 30 hours per week minimum
• Have resided in the UK/EEA for the past 3 years, hold an NI number and have the right to work in England
• Prior achievement will need to be taken into consideration re funding eligibility
• 20% Off the Job Training (OJT) must be maintained

Watch this video that explains 20% OJT Further