
During your apprentice's studies
Find out more about your responsibilities as an employer and those of your apprentice and the University of Surrey.
Your role as an employer
To ensure your apprentice is successful in the three parts of their apprenticeship (as above), you must:
- Allow the apprentice to complete their off-the-job training during contracted work hours
- Ensure that the apprentice meets the off-the-job training requirement throughout the year
- Provide time off in lieu for any off-the-job training that your apprentice takes outside of contracted work hours
- Ensure the apprentice’s on-the-job training enables them to gain the skills and knowledge set out in the apprenticeship standard
- Get involved and contribute to regular progress reviews
- Provide a mentor or line manager
- Support the apprentice’s development by providing regular feedback on their job performance
- Ensure the apprentice has access to IT facilities in order to conduct all aspects of the virtual online learning.
Work contract and conditions
Your apprentice must also be offered the same conditions as other staff working at similar grades or in similar roles including:
- Paid holidays and paid leave
- Sick pay
- Any benefits and additional support.
Find out further information on apprenticeship pay and conditions by visiting GOV.UK.