Apprenticeship Grants
Apprenticeship Grants for employers to support apprentices!
Over recent years the widely established CITB NI grants scheme has supported over 1200 young apprentices who joined the industry in the last six years. Due to the successful uptake of the apprenticeship grant in recent years, CITB NI has maintained this grant which means that £6,500 may be claimed for a fully employed apprentice over a 3-year period on either an ApprenticeshipsNI or Higher Level Apprenticeships programme. Note – Apprenticeship Grants are not capped.
Apprenticeship Grant Rates
|
Year 1 |
Employment Grant |
£1,500 |
Running Total |
|
Year 2 |
Employment Grant |
£1,500 |
£3,000 |
|
VQ Level 2 Achievement |
£1,000 |
£4,000 |
|
Year 3 |
Employment Grant |
£1,000 |
£5000 |
|
VQ Level 3 Achievement |
£1,500 |
£6,500 |
Higher Level Apprenticeships (HLA) Up To Level 5
|
First Year Employment Grant £1,500 |
|
Second Year Employment Grant £1,500 |
|
Third Year Employment Grant £1,500 |
£2,000 payable on achievement of full HLA
|
HLA For Level 6 and above
|
Grant will be paid at £2,000 on achievement. Grant claim must be submitted within three months of notification of successful completion. |
Further information on the different levels of qualifications can be found
here
See CITB NI Grants Scheme & Terms & Conditions
Department for the Economy - Employer Incentive Payments up to £1,674
Under the ApprenticeshipsNI programme an Employer Incentive Payment is available for employers whose apprentice successfully completes their full Level 2 or Level 3 apprenticeships framework. This incentive ranges from £558 to £1,674, depending on the complexity and level of the apprenticeship undertaken and the age of the apprentice on joining the programme. You will receive the payment upon the successful completion of your employee's apprenticeship framework.
Information on all other construction related courses
Download the latest list of Apprenticeship Training Providers
Please note these lists are not exhaustive contact your local training provider/college for clarification of training offered.
Useful Resources
CITB NI have published 4 detailed guides to help with all the relevant information relating to apprenticeships.
All information on the following guides is correct at time of publication
Useful Links
‘Employers interested in taking on an apprentice can find further information on NIBusinessInfo –
‘Apprenticeships’ section’.
Employers advertise apprenticeship and school work experience opportunities on
Job Apply NI
What types of Apprenticeships Exist?
https://www.nidirect.gov.uk/articles/types-apprenticeships
Training - When you start an apprenticeship.Your employer will help you arrange 'off the job' training . Find out who delivers apprenticeship training in your area
https://www.nidirect.gov.uk/publications/apprenticeship-training-contractors-0