THE apprenticeship levy came into force on 6 April 2017. Under the scheme, firms with a payroll of more than £3m are required to contribute the equivalent of 0.5 per cent of their payroll into a pot from which apprenticeships are then funded.
Launched in 2014, Merlin Supply Chain Solutions is a nationally recognised driver training centre delivering transport-relevant apprenticeships from strategically located training hubs throughout the UK. Merlin Supply Chain Solutions are approved apprenticeship main training providers, delivering Trailblazer road transport-relevant apprenticeships.
The Merlin Supply Chain Solutions team are dedicated to delivering excellence and ensuring all apprentices passing through the training centre meet the exceptionally high standards expected by the industry.
Merlin instructors concentrate their efforts into making every apprentice the very best that they can be, ensuring they become an asset to your logistics business with safety at the forefront of everything that they do.
Apprenticeships available are Warehouse Operative, Driving Goods Vehicles and Articulated/Drawbar Driver
Training options include day release: e.g. one day a week at Merlin Supply Chain Solutions locations; block release: e.g.one week at Merlin Supply Chain locations or at the employers location where Merlin Supply Chain Solutions comes to the workplace.
The end point assessment is an assessment by an independent organisation to ensure that all apprentices follow the same standard and are assessed consistently.
If you are confused about the apprenticeship levy, Merlin Academy can work with you as consultants. Call 01536 533696, email training@merlinacademy.co.uk or visit the website www.merlinacademy.co.uk
