FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
A: Full funding is available for the training of apprentices aged 16 to 21. Employers are responsible for covering their apprentices' salaries and any necessary travel expenses.
For apprentices aged 21 and above, funding remains available; however, employers are required to contribute 5% of the total funding amount. This contribution is invoiced annually by EAS Mechanical and paid directly to the training provider.
For example, if you hire a 24-year-old apprentice on the Plumbing Standard, funded at £21,000, the employer’s contribution would amount to £1,050 over four years. This equates to just £262.50 per year.
A: Whilst we recommend pay scales to be in line with the JIB published rates, it is entirely your decision. There are also published government guidelines for employers taking on apprentices. For more information, go to: www.apprenticeships.org.uk/Employers.aspx
A: The Standards for apprenticeships we deliver vary in length. Plumbing and Electrical apprenticeships are set at level 3 and we advise 4 years for full completion.
Building Services Engineering (H&V) is set at Level 2 and should take 2 years to complete and allows for progression to the Level 3 Porgramme where required.
A: EAS operates day release models, offering one day of training per week over 35 to 38 weeks annually at our Northampton training facility.
Where necessary, Functional Skills programmes are delivered during half-term periods for those requiring additional support. These programmes are scheduled in blocks, with details confirmed in collaboration with all parties involved..
A: Regardless of whether you recruit one or ten apprentices, EAS will happily work on a solution to help you and your company.