Off-the-job training is defined as learning which is undertaken outside of the normal day- to-day working environment and leads towards the achievement of an apprenticeship. This can include training that is delivered at the apprentice’s normal place of work but must not be delivered as part of their normal working duties. The off-the-job training must be directly relevant to the apprenticeship framework or standard. This highlights what can and what can’t be used

1. 20% OFF THE JOB TRAINING FOR APPRENTICESHIPS
Off-the-job training is defined as learning which is undertaken outside of the normal day- to-day working
environment and leads towards the achievement of an apprenticeship. This can include training that is
delivered at the apprentice’s normal place of work but must not be delivered as part of their normal working
duties. The off-the-job training must be directly relevant to the apprenticeship framework or standard.
20 WAYS OF MEETING THE 20% OFF THE JOB TRAINING
CAN DO:
1. Face-to-face tutor led delivery/coaching sessions.
2. Participating in online forums relevant to their role and your industry.
3. Individual study time – whether it’s to complete coursework or review modules.
4. Being mentored e.g. by a more senior colleague doing a job your apprentice would one day
like progress to.
5. Delivering a mentoring session – this will help them develop transferable skills and build
confidence.
6. Completing workplace reflection diaries.
7. Work shadowing with a colleague/mentor – then writing up a reflection and producing a
lessons learnt report.
8. Group Learning Conferences – these can be a great way for apprentices to learn new skills
and ways of working from their peers.
9. Research tasks e.g. to gain new industry knowledge.
10. Internal learning and development programmes related to the learners apprenticeship
11. Completion of e-learning – this is another great way we get ideas across to your apprentice
in a way that fits around their job.
12. Completing project work for their apprenticeship.
13. Preparation for assessments.
14. Role-plays or simulations of workplace situations - helping to embed new knowledge and
skills.
15. Visits to other businesses, or different business units to see how these work.
16. Attendance at competitions, providing it’s work-relevant and helping their development of
course!
17. Attendance at industry/trade shows, particularly where they might be able to watch
presentations or seminars relevant to their role and industry.
18. Workplace 1-2-1 performance reviews, conducted by their line manager.
19. Training sessions e.g. manual handling or first aid. This needs to be connected to the
standards
20.Attending webinars on hot industry topics.
CAN’T DO:
• English and maths (up to level two) which is funded separately
• Progress reviews or on-programme assessments that are required in the apprenticeship
standards
• Training that takes place outside the apprentice’s paid working hours
REMEMBER this will all need recording in an off the work training log