What challenges are YOU currently facing? 

What are the benefits of apprenticeships etc? 

What are your next steps as a provider? 

What is the outlook for providers? 

At Fareport Training, we believe that the more informed you are, the better decisions you can make. To help with this, we’ve compiled a list of our most frequently asked questions. We hope this answers any queries you may have. However, if there's anything else you'd like to know, please don’t hesitate to reach out to us—we’re here to help! 

Did you know Fareport Training was established in 1981 in order to offer young people a route into work through work-based training? 

 

It hasn’t always been the case since though, let's look back at then and now. 

Apprenticeships have many benefits to the apprentices and employers who use them. Some of these you might not be aware of when you first start a programme.  

 

Read more below about the impact on loyalty, morale, productivity, confidence and soft skills. 

 

Fareport considers curriculum planning strategically vital as it ensures that the training and apprenticeship standards aligns closely with industry needs. A well-planned curriculum helps bridge the skills gap, equipping apprentices with practical, job-specific competencies that meet employer expectations. By carefully mapping out learning outcomes and competencies, we provide consistency in delivery, enhance learner engagement, and improve retention rates. Additionally, a strategically designed curriculum can adapt to evolving industry trends, helping Fareport remain competitive while supporting apprentices in gaining relevant, transferable skills for long-term career growth. 

How do we start working with Fareport? 

Am I eligible for an apprenticeship? 

Am I eligible for apprenticeship funding? 

Who is eligible for apprenticeship funding? 

What are the eligibility rules for a fully funded Apprenticeship? 

What do I need to do to do an apprenticeship? 

What is the onboarding process like? 

 

Fareport Training can provide all the information you need to know in order to offer an apprenticeship to existing or new staff. 

 

If you’ve had a thought similar to this, read on. We hope we can answer some questions you may have in this blog. 

 

 

Apprenticeships benefit employers and individuals by boosting skills and improving productivity. An apprenticeship is a job with training. It is a way for existing or new employees to learn and gain valuable skills, knowledge and behaviours while they work. Apprenticeships are available across 170 industries. Businesses of all sizes and sectors can offer an apprenticeship through Fareport and they normally last anything from 12 months to 2 years. 

 

Fareport recommends mentoring in the workplace to support your training with us as your training provider. Linking the apprentice with a workplace mentor will keep them motivated and engaged and show them that you value their learning programme. A mentor can be a manager, supervisor, or an apprentice who has already completed the programme. To help keep them on track, a mentor can typically spend an hour a week with the learner to discuss their modules and progress and offer encouragement and support. 

How do I fund an apprenticeship? 

How do I know if we pay the levy? 

Have you spoken to your teams recently who are on apprenticeship programmes? 

Do you want to boost your ability to retain your best talent? Learning and development is a systematic process to enhance an employee's skills, knowledge, and competency, resulting in better performance in a work setting. Investment in learning and development encourages staff to stay. 

All learners on an apprenticeship are entitled to time for off the job training, to support their qualification. This is an area that can cause real confusion for employers and learners. What does Off the job training even mean? How will we fit this in around the demands of the role? 

 

Let’s try to explain how it works. 

We know that many people have questions or thoughts when they see the word ‘apprenticeship’. 

 

 

If you’ve had a thought similar to this, read on. We hope we can answer some questions you may have in this blog.