Employers must give apprentices time to do training or studying. They should be training or studying for at least 20% of their normal working hours.
The employer can provide training, or a separate training organisation might provide it. For example, a college.
Pay
Employers must pay apprentices for any time they spend doing work-related training. This includes training outside their normal working hours or away from their usual workplace. For example, online training at home.
If an employer does not pay for training
An apprentice should speak to their employer if they have not been paid for training. If this does not resolve the problem, the apprentice can start a formal process for non-payment of minimum wage.
Find out more about what to do if an employer pays less than minimum wage
Holiday
Apprentices must continue to 'accrue' (build up) holiday for any days or hours they spend training.
If an apprentice is not happy with their training
Apprentices should speak to their employer if they are not happy with their training.
For example, if their employer:
- does not offer any training
- does not give them enough time for training
Apprentices could also speak to their apprenticeship provider or college.
The employer should take the apprentice seriously, and take steps to deal with the problem.
If raising it informally does not resolve the problem, the apprentice can raise a grievance. This is where they make a formal complaint to their employer.