Apprenticeship Non-Levy Payer

Non-Levy Payer frequently asked questions


What is the Apprenticeship levy?

The Apprenticeship levy is a tax paid by employers that supports apprenticeship training.


What are the benefits for non-levy payers with more than 50 employees?

  • There is no age limit for Apprentices
  • You pay 5% of the cost. The remaining 95% will be co-invested by the Government
  • You will receive a £1000 incentive* when you employ an Apprentice who is aged 16-18
  • You will receive a £1000 incentive* when you employ an Apprentice who is 19-24 and has an education, health and care plan

What are the benefits for non-levy payers with fewer than 50 employees?

  • There is no age limit for Apprentices
  • If you employ an Apprentice aged 16 to 18, you will be exempt from paying the 5% co-investment. Training costs will be covered by the Government providing they are within the funding cap.
  • You will receive a £1000 incentive* when you employ an Apprentice who is 16-18 or an Apprentice who is 19-24 and has an education, health and care plan

What is the Apprenticeship Service Account?

If you are not currently paying into the levy, you will use your DAS account to:

  • Reserve funding with us as your training provider and set permissions for training provider
  • Manage your apprentices

North Warwickshire and South Leicestershire College is listed on the Register of Apprenticeship Training Providers (RoATP) Our UKPRN is: 10004718

*Incentive payment is paid in two installments