Guidance

Flexi-job apprenticeships

Information about apprenticeships in occupations that often use short-term contracts or non-standard employment models.

From:
Department for Education
Published
3 August 2021
Last updated
91 JuneAugust 2023 — See all updates

Applies to England

Documents

Flexi-job apprenticeship agencies

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Register of flexi-job apprenticeship agencies: conditions of registration

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Portable flexi-job apprenticeships

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Details

Flexi-job apprenticeships take place in sectors and occupations whichthat often use short-term contracts or other non-standard employment models. There are 2 types of flexi-job apprenticeship.

Employers and apprentices can use an approved flexi-job apprenticeship agency, whereif the agency:

  • employs the apprentice for the duration of their apprenticeship
  • arranges placements with host businesses

The ‘conditions of registration’ document shows the conditions whichthat agencies must meet to arrange apprenticeships through this route.

AlternativelyAlternatively, employers and apprentices can take part in the portable flexi-job apprenticeship pilot, where the apprentice:

  • secures several shorter contracts,contracts of 3 months or more,more directly with different employers
  • can pause and restart learning as needed

This can support those working in occupations with less predictable working patterns.

Published 3 August 2021
Last updated 91 JuneAugust 2023 + show all updates

  1. Removed The Apprenticeship Management Group Limited from the 'Register of Flexi-Job Apprenticeship Agencies' at the organisation's request.

  2. This content has been reformatted. It brings together guidance on flexi-job apprenticeships and the register of flexi-job apprenticeship agencies, which is in the document ‘Flexi-job apprenticeship agencies’. Applications to join the register closed on 31 May 2023.

  3. First published.