Off The Job Hours

What is it?

Off the job training is learning which takes place outside of the normal day to day duties which supports achieving the apprenticeship.

A minimum of 6 hours is required to be completed during paid, contracted, working hours.

What counts as off the job training?

• Lectures at college
• Tutorials at work
• Writing assignments
• Working on your portfolio/NPL
• Being mentored
• Shadowing a colleague at work
• Online learning
• CPD
• Webinars
• Lunch & learns
• Additional learning support
• Visiting other practices

What isn't classed as off the job hours?

• Learner reviews
• Progress reviews
• Training that doesn't contribute towards the apprenticeship