If you are going to take on Digital and technology solutions specialist (integrated degree) apprentices from a government-funded program, you will need to sign an apprenticeship agreement with them. This means you need to think about the terms of this agreement before you begin work with your apprentice. Here we look at what the key points to include in your apprenticeship agreement are as well as the available funding for the Digital and technology solutions specialist (integrated degree) apprenticeship.
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.
The Digital and technology solutions specialist (integrated degree) apprenticeship typically lasts 18 months and the end of qualification assessment is provided by Quality Assurance Agency (QAA).
The apprentice will learn to investigate, identify and implementing technological strategic solutions.
The Digital and technology solutions specialist (integrated degree) apprenticeship is a Level 7 Digital apprenticeship and the maximum funding available for employers is £21,000. You can find more information about the role and funding from the Institute for Apprenticeships and Technical Education.
The key terms of an apprenticeship agreement are:
To create your Digital and technology solutions specialist (integrated degree) 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-sign the contract directly from Legislate.