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Frequently Asked Questions

Find answers to common questions about apprenticeships, funding, training requirements, and working with VQ Solutions.

About VQ Solutions For Employers For Learners Funding & Costs Off-the-Job Training Programmes & Courses

About VQ Solutions

For Employers

For Learners

Funding & Costs

Off-the-Job Training

Programmes & Courses

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Can't find the answer you're looking for? Our team is here to help with any questions about apprenticeships, funding, or how we can support your organisation.

Helpful Resources

Explore our guides for more detailed information.

Funding Guide

Complete guide to apprenticeship funding, levy, and incentive payments.

Off-the-Job Training

Requirements, what counts, and the August 2025 policy changes.

Apprenticeship Levy

How to manage and maximise your levy funds, including transfers.

Our Accreditations

Frequently Asked Questions

About VQ Solutions

Who is VQ Solutions?

What is your Ofsted rating?

What accreditations do you hold?

Do you deliver training nationally?

How do I contact VQ Solutions?

For Employers

Why should I hire an apprentice?

Do you offer a recruitment service?

How long does an apprenticeship take?

What qualifications do apprentices receive?

How are apprentices assessed?

What is the return on investment for employers?

Can existing employees do an apprenticeship?

For Learners

Am I actually employed as an apprentice?

Do I study in my own time?

What qualification will I get?

Can I gain CIPD qualifications through VQ Solutions?

Is an apprenticeship better than university?

What support will I receive?

What happens after I complete my apprenticeship?

Funding & Costs

How is apprenticeship training funded?

What is the apprenticeship levy?

How do I calculate my levy contribution?

When do levy funds expire?

Can I transfer unused levy to other employers?

What happens if my levy runs out mid-apprenticeship?

Are there any incentive payments for employers?

What are funding bands?

Off-the-Job Training

What is off-the-job training?

How many hours of off-the-job training are required?

Does off-the-job training have to happen at college?

What counts as off-the-job training?

What happens if we don't meet the minimum hours?

What's changing in August 2025?

Who is responsible for tracking off-the-job training?

Programmes & Courses

What apprenticeships do you offer?

Do you offer standalone qualifications?

What professional memberships can I gain?

How is training delivered?

What is end-point assessment (EPA)?

Can programmes be tailored to our business?

Still have questions?

Helpful Resources

Funding Guide

Off-the-Job Training

Apprenticeship Levy