Certain regulations have to be adhered to when hiring apprentices such as paying each apprentice a minimum wage, as outlined below. Employers must also complete Health & Safety Parts 1 & 2 – part one will be arranged by the college & part 2 by an assessor. Your Business Account Manager can go through all of the regulations with you in more detail.
National Minimum Wage for an Apprentice:
Age | Rate per hour |
25 and over | £8.21 |
21 to 24 | £7.70 |
18 to 20 | £6.15 |
Under 18 | £4.35 |
Apprentice (under age 19 or in first year of apprenticeship) | £3.90 |