Payroll Apprenticeship
Course content
All apprenticeships are made up of three components:
- Knowledge
- Skills
- Behaviours
Knowledge:
This element of the programme is delivered through online courses typically completed 1/2 a day per week at times to suit work schedules of the employer and apprentice. Full study materials, digital access and resources are provided with question practice for each unit of the course. Mock assessments are also available to ensure apprentices are ready to sit their End Point Assessment. 1-2-1 support to compliment your online course is also provided by your dedicated payroll specialist.
Skills and Behaviours:
These parts of the programme are delivered within an apprentices’ workplace remotely, and is a collaborative approach between employers and Peak. This will enable all apprentices to demonstrate their occupational competency and develop all required skills and professional behaviours.
The portfolio is compiled through a range of assessment briefs to provide evidence for the 12 occupational duties expected of a Level 3 payroll apprentice. The portfolio is compiled during 1-2-1 Teams sessions with the apprentice and their Payroll specialist at mutually convenient times and dates.
Functional skills
Apprentices without Level 2 english and maths may need to achieve Level 2 prior to taking their end point assessment. Apprentices who hold a GCSE or equivalent in english and maths Grade 9-4 or A to C will not need to complete functional skills. This will be agreed on an individual basis prior to commencing on the apprenticeship.
Frequently Asked Questions
What have apprentices who have completed this programme progressed to?
Progression opportunities include:
- Payroll Teamleader Supervisor
- Payroll Assistant Manager – Level 5 Apprenticeship
How will I study?
You will study using online courses typically completed 1/2 a day per week at times to suit work schedules of the employer and apprentice
How will I be assessed?
Your knowledge will be assessed through online completion of unit assessments. Mock exams are also provided to help prepare for the End Point Assessment (EPA).
The skills and behaviours will be assessed through a portfolio of work based evidence supported by your Payroll Specialist.
3000 word project report to be produced during the EPA period followed by a question and answer session.
End Point Assessments (EPA)
All apprenticeship standards require apprentices to complete an end point assessment to successfully achieve the apprenticeship qualification. For this apprenticeship standard the end point assessment consists of:
- Multiple choice exam consisting of 50 questions to be completed within 2 hours.
- Professional discussion underpinned by portfolio lasting approximatley 60 minutes.
- 3000 project report followed by questions and answer session.
The End Point Assesment will be completed within an 8 week period.
Peak will also carry out mock EPA assessments in collaboration with employers and apprentices to ensure all apprentices are competent when progressing onto End Point Assessment.
Equipment and other costs
CIPP affliate membership is provided within the Level 3 apprenticeship. First attempts at all assessments are included, resit and cancellation fees would not be provided within the appprenticeship fees.
- Levy paying employers – £10,000 from levy funds
- Non-Levy employers – £500 + VAT employers contribution. A non-levy employer has a wage cost of less than £3 million per year.
Pearson BTEC Certificate Level 3 in Payroll Techniques is also available for an additional £400 + VAT.
What qualification do I get on completing this apprenticeship?
- Level 3 – Payroll Adminstrator Apprenticeship
- Pearson BTEC Certificate Level 3 in Payroll Techniques (£400 +VAT additional charge)
Is there additional work required by the student?
All apprentices are required to allocate 20% of their weekly working hours towards the completion of the apprenticeship programme.
Entry Requirements
What qualifications or skills do I need to have before I can enrol?
We will undertake an initial assessment and skills scan to make sure that this qualification is suitable for you.
It is preferable to have english and maths GCSE Grade 4/C or above. Though we can support apprentices to achieve functional skills if required.
You must be working in a payroll position and supported by your employer to complete the apprenticeship.
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Information for employers
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Funds for apprenticeship training, are available to support apprenticeships which contain Levels 2, 3, and 4 of the AAT qualifications. These funds are available for all employers, regardless of size. All employers are now expected to contribute towards their apprenticeships training, however there are incentive payments made which can help to recoup some of these employer contributions.
Larger employers who are subject to the apprenticeship levy can use these funds to support their apprenticeship students who wish to study with Peak Accountancy Training
Please contact us to discuss how we can support your employees apprenticeships in accounting.
SAFEGUARDING
Peak are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of learners and expects all staff to share this commitment.
To find out more about our safeguarding policies please visit our safeguarding page.