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Get FREE* training for your company with our Apprenticeship courses
Apprenticeships are an excellent opportunity to train new staff or upskill your current workforce to high industry standards. *Government funding is available to cover up to 100% of the cost of training, meaning you can upskill your team while they work.
We are now APAR Approved
2 Start Ltd is now an approved apprenticeships provider on the Apprenticeship Provider & Assessment Register (APAR).
We are able to offer the following apprenticeship programmes:
ST0257– Large Goods Vehicle (LGV) Driver (Level 2) Apprenticeship
ST0259- Supply Chain Warehouse Operative (Level 2) Apprenticeship
ST1025- Urban Driver (Level 2) Apprenticeship
ST0647- Transport & Warehouse Operations Supervisor (Level 3) Apprenticeship
ST1394– Traffic Operator (Level 2) Apprenticeship
ST1393- Removals Operative (Level 2) Apprenticeship
Apprenticeship courses are up to 100% government-funded and are designed to maximise the effectiveness of your workforce for newly hired apprentices and existing staff members moving into a different role. For example, the 5% contribution for the Urban Driver Apprenticeship is just £250.00.
Our dedicated apprenticeship scheme advisor is now accepting new applications and currently scheduling initial discovery calls.
View Apprenticeship Courses Arrange Your Discovery CallWhat will it cost you as an employer?
If your business is a levy-paying employer (meaning your annual payroll is over £3 million, so you already pay into the government’s Apprenticeship Levy), then the apprenticeship training is fully funded for you.
If your business is not levy-paying (most smaller and medium employers fall into this category), you only pay 5% of the total course cost, and the government funds the remaining 95%.
How much time/ commitment is required?
An apprenticeship typically requires around six hours per week of off-the-job training, though this is flexible and can include activities such as e-learning, shadowing colleagues, or practical tasks related to the role. The full programme usually lasts around 8 months; however, the training is designed to fit around the needs of the business, ensuring apprentices can continue contributing to their role while developing new skills.
Is it only available for school leavers?
No, apprenticeships aren’t just for young people finishing school. They are open to anyone aged 16 and over, with no upper age limit. This means they can be used not only to recruit and train new staff, but also to upskill or retrain existing employees, and even support career changers who want to gain recognised qualifications while working. For employers, this makes apprenticeships a flexible and cost-effective way to build skills across the workforce.
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We are proud to be rated ‘Good’ by Ofsted, which means our apprenticeship training has been independently recognised for its quality, effectiveness, and learner support. For employers, this provides reassurance that your apprentices will receive structured, high-quality training that meets national standards and delivers real results in the workplace.
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Thousands of employers are taking advantage, are you?
Apprenticeships offer a range of benefits beyond skill development. They bring fresh talent and new perspectives into the workplace, help upskill existing employees, and can improve staff retention by showing employees that their development is valued. With most of the training costs covered by government funding, apprenticeships are a cost-effective way to build the skills your business needs, while also enhancing your reputation as a company that invests in its workforce.
The next step is to arrange a discovery call-back or an email with our apprenticeships team to arrange a meeting to explain the relevant programme and how it all works.
Book A Discovery CallFrequently Asked Questions
What is an Apprenticeship?
Apprenticeships are an excellent opportunity to train new staff or upskill your current workforce to high industry standards. The scheme is tailored to the industry sector for which the standards are prepared and encourages trainees and employers to make use of government funding to achieve excellent results and long-lasting careers.
What does it mean for my business?
Apprenticeships mean that employers can train new staff members or enrol their current staff members onto the programme and the road the qualification with a minimum cost.
To find out more, you can read our post about Apprenticeships and how they are good for your business.
What Funding is Available for my business?
Government funding is available to cover up to 100% of the cost of training. Employers are grouped into “levy payers” and “non-levy payers”. If your payroll is over £ 3 million, then the government will use the money in the apprenticeships levy which you already pay. Apprenticeships are free for levy-paying employers or a 5% contribution for non-levy-paying employers, this is £250 for the Urban Driver (ST1025), Warehouse Operative (ST0259), Transport and Warehouse Operations Supervisor (ST0647) courses, £300 for the Traffic Operator (ST1394) or just £400 for our C+E course (ST0257). – the remaining 95% is covered by the government.
How many Apprentices can I take on?
There is no limit on how many staff members can be enrolled as apprentices, but there are a few eligibility requirements they would need to meet dependent on which programme they are undertaking.
What do I need to pay?
The only payment needed is a 5% contribution for non-levy-paying employers, this is £250 for the Urban Driver (ST1025), Warehouse Operative (ST0259), Transport and Warehouse Operations Supervisor (ST0647) courses, £300 for the Traffic Operator (ST1394) or just £400 for our C+E course (ST0257). – the remaining 95% is covered by the government. Everything else is covered.
What companies can apply?
There are no specific requirements for this. Both limited companies and those working as sole traders can be involved in the scheme. But the apprentice will need to be working alongside other skilled workers as they get shown the ropes of their new career.
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