Employer commitment

During the programme it will be the employer’s responsibility to provide the apprentices with the supervised work experience for NDT certification as well as providing the apprentice time to complete the off-the-job training requirement.

An employer must be prepared to provide the apprentice with the opportunity to carry out work and be part of projects which will enable the learner to produce substantial evidence towards their end point assessment. View the attached options for the schemes we offer here.

As an employer you need to agree that you will:

  • Employ apprentice(s) for a minimum of 30 hours per week whether they are new or existing employees.
  • Pay at least the national minimum wage for apprentices.
  • Induct the apprentice and support their off-the-job training by utilising the skills and knowledge that exist in the workforce to deliver to the apprentice new skills that are directly relevant to the apprenticeship standard.
  • Be involved in reviewing the progress of an apprentice.
  • Our delivery team will schedule a progress review every 10 weeks with the employer and apprentice to ensure the successful progression of the apprentice.
  • Management meetings every quarter to assess the apprentices progress.

This ensures continued and positive progress through the apprenticeship. It will also provide the opportunity to discuss how additional enrichment activities can be incorporated into the programme to develop the learner further.

To find out about the employer responsibilities and commitment to signing up an apprentice, see our Apprenticeship Employer Guide.

Non-Levy employers

Employers who do not contribute to the Apprenticeship Levy will only have to contribute 5% of the overall cost of training and assessing an apprentice. The government will pay the rest of the Apprenticeship cost direct to Lavender International up to the funding band maximum. A payment schedule will be agreed prior to enrolment.

If you employ fewer than 50 employees, the government will pay 100% of the apprenticeship training costs if the apprentice is aged between 16 – 18. Other apprenticeship funding initiatives are available here.

Additional costs may apply dependent on the number of advanced methods selected as part of the apprenticeship programme.

For more information about funding, contact apprenticeships@lavender-ndt.com

Employer Guide

Apprenticeships Incentives Information

Levy employers

Employers with a wage bill of more than £3 million, pay the Apprenticeship Levy. The government tops up all levy payments by 10%. The funds in your digital account can then be used to access a wide range of Apprenticeship training opportunities.

Once the apprentice is on programme, the funding will be drawn from the employers digital account every month and paid direct to Lavender International. The government tops up all levy payments by 10%. If you want to put more learners on programme than the funds in your digital account you only have to pay 5% of the difference, the government will fund the rest.

Additional costs may apply dependant on the number and type of advanced methods selected as part of the apprenticeship programme.

“The Apprenticeship Team has offered great communication, and our apprentices are back on track after the difficulties of losing our previous provider.” — Mandy Weir, Applus

“The set-up of the new technician’s scheme with Lavenders was brilliant… they were very helpful, planning and rearranging their elements of the training around our emerging needs. In the first year of delivery, a very responsive and strong partnership has been formed, with an exceptional level of service provided. The team understands student progress, and their expertise has been evident.” — Sam Tulloch Head of NDT, Rolls Royce Submarines

Apprentice Welfare

As an employer, if you have any concerns about the wellbeing of your apprentice, please get in touch with your tutor, who will be able to advise you on how Lavender International can help. Employers/Line managers/mentors will receive support on how they can build a positive relationship with their apprentice to support them through their programme, ensuring the requirements of the apprenticeship are met, along with any other pastoral or neurodiverse needs they may have.

Advice and Guidance

Please remember, if you are concerned about the immediate safety of your apprentice, or they are at risk of serious harm, contact 999 for the appropriate services. Some other useful links include:

  1. Mind – covering a range of mental health challenges, including financial difficulty, loneliness, mental health at work, LGBTQIA+, sleep and stress.
  2. NSPCC – advice and support for young people and parents on a range of safeguarding and welfare topics.

Emergency Contacts

Designated Safeguarding Lead: Julie Goodfellow E: julie.goodfellow@lavenderndt.com or safeguarding@lavender-ndt.com.

DFE Contact Information
Telephone: 0370 000 2288
Email: SDE.servicedesk@education.gov.uk

BINDT

Tel: +44 (0)1604 438300
Fax: +44 (0)1604 438301
Email: apprenticeships@bindt.org

Apprenticeship Policies

Registration Form

Please complete the form to register for an Apprenticeship programme.

A member of the booking team will contact you to discuss details.

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