Policy spotlight: Skills England Apprenticeship Units
Date
21/04/2026
Category
News , Policy News
Skills England has published funding rates and delivery requirements for the first cohort of new Apprenticeship Units, short courses funded through the reformed growth and skills levy.
- Start date: All units can commence from 28th April 2026
- Funding: Ranges from £750 to £3,200
- Delivery: Between 30 and 140 hours, depending on the unit
Funding rates and delivery hours for Engineering and Manufacturing units:
Permanent Modular Building Assembly
- Funding rate: £3,200
- Minimum delivery hours: 140
Welding (Mechanised)
- Funding rate: £2,100
- Minimum delivery hours: 90
Mechanical Fitting and Assembly
- Funding rate: £1,650
- Minimum delivery hours: 70
Electrical Fitting and Assembly
- Funding rate: £1,650
- Minimum delivery hours: 70
Battery Manufacturing
- Funding rate: £1,650
- Minimum delivery hours: 70
Who are Apprenticeship Units for?
Apprenticeship Units will be available only to employed learners aged 19+, where employers have identified a need to upskill staff quickly to meet business needs. They are not intended for career changers.
A list of eligible training providers has not yet been published. The government has previously indicated that a limited group of established providers will deliver the first units. Watch this space for further announcements!
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