We assist with both the training and recruitment of automotive apprentices, ensuring they’re ready to contribute to your business.
Hiring an apprentice can feel overwhelming, especially with all the rules and regulations involved—but you’re not on your own.
At TEAM Academy, we guide you through every step of the process, from recruitment to training and beyond. We've answered some of the most common questions below to help you
If your apprentice is 16-18 years old, then the training costs are 100% covered by the government.
If the apprentice is 19 or over, you'll contribute 5% of the training costs and the government will pay the remaining 95%.
If you're a large employer (with more than 50 staff) you'll likely pay into the Apprenticeship Levy.
A levy payer is an employer with an annual payroll of over £3 million. These employers pay the Apprenticeship Levy—a government tax used to fund apprenticeship training. The levy is 0.5% of their payroll and is collected through HMRC. Employers can then use their levy funds to pay for apprenticeship training through their digital apprenticeship account. If they don’t use the funds within 24 months, they expire—so it’s a great incentive to invest in training and upskilling staff.
Apprentice wages increased in April 2025. If your apprentice is under 19, or over 19 and in their first year of their apprenticeship, they must be paid the minimum hourly rate for an apprentice - this is currently £7.55.
After their first year, an apprentice who is over 19 years old is entitled to the national minimum wage for their age.
National Minimum Wage and National Living Wage rates - GOV.UK
You could receive a £1000 grant (payable in 2 instalments of £500) when you take on an apprentice who is 16-18 years old or 19-24 years old with an Education, Health and Care (EHC) plan, or who has been in local authority care.
Yes! We work closely with schools to identify enthusiastic, motivated learners who are the right fit for your business. By understanding your individual needs, we help connect you with apprentices who have the potential to thrive in your team.
Not for your apprentice, while they are under 25 years old.
Our programme has been designed to train an apprentice to be ready for End Point Assessment in as little as 12 months.
You could have a trained technician able to:
Our core programme is the Level 2 Autocare Technician Apprenticeship, which is equivalent to a level 4 (grade C) GCSE. It's designed to give learners a strong foundation in vehicle maintenance and repair.
For those who want to continue their training, we also offer progression to the Level 3 Light Vehicle Service and Maintenance Technician qualification, which is equivalent to A-level.
Your apprentice should be contracted to work between 30 and 40 hours per week on average.
If your apprentice is under 18, they are not allowed to work any more than 40 hours per week. If the apprentice is over 19 they can work up to a maximum of 48 hours per week.
You’ll provide your apprentice with real workplace experience and help them develop their practical skills on the job. But you’re not expected to train them alone—we handle all the structured training and assessments through TEAM Academy.
We’ll work closely with you to make sure their learning is relevant, and we’ll support you both every step of the way. Think of it as a partnership: you provide the opportunity, and we provide the training.
We'll help you every step of the way from finding the right apprentice to helping you with all the administration.
Once your apprentice starts, you'll have a dedicated Development Coach who’ll carry out regular progress reviews, support with any issues, and make sure everything stays on track. We’re always just a call or email away if you need advice or a quick chat.
Off-the-job training is learning that takes place during your apprentice’s working hours, but away from their usual day-to-day duties. It can include things like classroom lessons, online learning, shadowing, practical skills development, or project work.
By law, apprentices must spend at least 6 hours per week (on average) doing off-the-job training. Don’t worry—we’ll help plan and track this with you, so it works smoothly alongside your business needs.
Apprentices will be assessed throughout the programme using a range of methods, including observation, written assessments, and group activities.
At the end of the formal training, the apprentice will reach the Gateway—a review point where the apprentice, employer, and training provider jointly agree that the apprentice is ready to progress to the End Point Assessment (EPA).
The EPA is conducted by an independent End Point Assessment Organisation (EPAO) and includes a practical assessment alongside a professional discussion.