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Off-the-job training is defined as learning which is undertaken outside of day-to-day work duties and leads toward the achievement of the apprenticeship.
This training takes place within the apprentice’s normal (contracted) working hours. The off-the-job training must be directly relevant to the apprenticeship. Off-the-job training can take place at many locations including the workplace, off-site (e.g. classroom) or from home via distance learning. The off-the-job training activities can often take place at any location as part of a mixed training approach. So remember, it’s the activity, rather than the location, that determines whether the training counts towards the 20% off-the-job training.
You know you can evidence the 20% off the job training through:
The 20% off-the-job training provides the time to focus and develop the required skills, knowledge and behaviours to achieve the apprenticeship. There are lots of activities that can contribute to off-the-job training. The key thing to remember is that it must be relevant to the apprenticeship.