must involve six hours off-the-job (OTJ) learning each week
must be relevant to the learner's job role to demonstrate learning at work.
Standards are designed for employers by employers so they reflect the knowledge, skills and behaviours an apprentice needs for a specific occupation.
Levy funding for Level 7 standards is only available to young people aged 16 to 21, and for care leavers or those with an Education, Health and Care Plan (EHCP) who are under 25 at the start of their apprenticeship in England.
Any apprentice who started a Level 7 apprenticeship before 1 January 2026 will continue to be funded through to completion.
