Apprenticeship levy - salary threshold?

[Tom Stanley]

Hi everyone,

Just looking for a bit of advice please.

I have a small IT Support and Web Design company that I run jointly with my mother. She works in the business on a part-time basis to help with web design and some routine IT jobs. Her pay this year will be around £20k to £25k, however it’s likely to be lower next year (probably around £10-£13k).

My question is: She’s keen to develop her skills, so I’m looking into a web design or IT apprenticeship for her. Based on her low salary next year, am I allowed to claim the apprenticeship levy for her to pay for her training course? I'm not really looking to reclaim any salary costs - it's mainly just the training costs.

Some websites say yes, but some say she has to do a minimum number of hours. This year, it’s around 20 hours a week, but next year it’s likely to be nearer 10-15 hours a week. She has a full employment contract and timesheets, so if the apprenticeship people need to see that, that’s no problem.

Many thanks again,

Tom

 

[eteb3]

Hi everyone,

Just looking for a bit of advice please.

I have a small IT Support and Web Design company that I run jointly with my mother. She works in the business on a part-time basis to help with web design and some routine IT jobs. Her pay this year will be around £20k to £25k, however it’s likely to be lower next year (probably around £10-£13k).

My question is: She’s keen to develop her skills, so I’m looking into a web design or IT apprenticeship for her. Based on her low salary next year, am I allowed to claim the apprenticeship levy for her to pay for her training course? I'm not really looking to reclaim any salary costs - it's mainly just the training costs.

Some websites say yes, but some say she has to do a minimum number of hours. This year, it’s around 20 hours a week, but next year it’s likely to be nearer 10-15 hours a week. She has a full employment contract and timesheets, so if the apprenticeship people need to see that, that’s no problem.

Many thanks again,

Tom

Apprentice training

As an apprentice, you'll receive regular training to help you gain the knowledge and skills needed for the job you're training for.

www.apprenticeships.gov.uk

Yes part time is ok but the apprenticeship will be longer. You’ll have to find a provider (college) happy to work on that basis.

 

[Tom Stanley]

Great thank you. One last question - is there an age limit? She is 62 and if it’s part time over a few years, this may take her past 65 (which seems to be the limit for some courses).

 

[Newchodge]

Great thank you. One last question - is there an age limit? She is 62 and if it’s part time over a few years, this may take her past 65 (which seems to be the limit for some courses).

Wouldn't that be age discrimination?

 

[Tom Stanley]

Ha That’s my thoughts exactly!! It’s like some types of student loan grants finish at 60 I think