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Apprenticeship Title:
Floorlayer L2 Apprenticeship Standard
Duration:
24-36 months depending on provider
Content: from, the training provider and employer.
Modules on Skills, Knowledge and Behaviours as
well as Functional Skills in Maths and English The floorlayer apprenticeship standard was
developed by a trailblazer group consisting of CFA
Overview: members supported by CITB and has a duration
Apprenticeship standards are an employer-led, period of 24-36 months.
formal system of training people with a mixture
of ‘on’ and ‘off’ the job training and accompanying The apprenticeship standard does not include an
NVQ as part of achievement but does ensure a
study. Apprenticeship standards outline the worker can still apply for a blue skilled worker CSCS
knowledge skills, and behaviours (KSBs) required card on completion. The NVQ L2 is still available
to carry out a certain job role. An apprenticeship however but only for experienced workers as a
standard must last for a minimum of 12 months and standalone qualification. For more information on

combines hands-on work with the opportunity to NVQs for experienced workers see pages 56-67
train and obtain qualifications. It is an employed and (section 6) onwards.

paid position with at least 20% of the apprentice’s
time set aside for learning, usually at a college or In England, control of apprenticeship funding is
with a training provider. put in the hands of employers through the Digital
Apprenticeship Service. If a company has an annual
When the apprentice, employer and training provider pay bill in excess of £3 million (less than 2% of UK
are all happy the apprentice has received the employers) they will have to pay a much larger
relevant training to meet the standards required, percentage of the cost to employ and apprentice.
the apprentice will go through a ‘gateway’ process There are many apprenticeship funding options
and take part in a final assessment of the KSBs. available depending on the employer’s structure

This independent assessment is graded, and the and size.
assessor must be independent of, and separate See pages 24-25 (funding tables) for more information.

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