Apprenticeship agreement for Animal Care

Whether you’re looking for an apprentice or thinking about hiring an apprentice, knowing what to include in your apprenticeship agreement is essential.

What is an apprenticeship agreement?

The apprenticeship agreement is a statutory requirement for the employment of an apprentice in connection with an approved apprenticeship standard. An apprenticeship agreement must be in place when an individual starts a statutory apprenticeship programme and should remain in place throughout the apprenticeship. The end date is when the end-point assessment is due to be completed.

What does a Animal Care apprenticeship involve?

These are apprenticeships working on farms, in veterinary centres and animal hospitals to support animal health and welfare. For more information, visit the Institute of Apprenticeships and Technical Education.

Under what Government Apprenticeship Standard does the Animal Care apprenticeship fall?

The Animal Care apprenticeship is a Level 2, 3 Agriculture, Environmenal and Animal Care apprenticeship.

What are the key terms of a Apprenticeship agreement for Animal Care?

The key terms of an apprenticeship agreement are:

• The name of the apprentice
• The relevant apprenticeship standard and level
• The place of work
• The start and end dates of the apprenticeship
• The start and end dates of the practical period

How to create an Apprenticeship agreement for Animal Care?

To create your apprenticeship agreement, create a Legislate account and select the agreement from the list of available contracts. Set the terms of the agreement and invite the apprentice to e-signt the contract directly from Legislate.