Regulations
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 |
| 21 and over | £6.95 |
| 18 to 20 | £5.55 |
| Under 18 | £4.00 |
| Apprentice (under age 19 or in first year of apprenticeship) | £3.40 |
