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The Apprenticeship Levy Transfer

What is levy transfer?

Apprenticeships can be funded by a levy paying employer transferring up to 50% of their unused levy to a different employer. This gives large Levy paying employers the facility to support other employers by funding their apprenticeship training courses. This will only cover the cost of training and not the apprentice's/member of staff's salary.

Transferred funds are used to pay for 100% of the training and assessment costs of the apprenticeship up to the funding band maximum. There is no need for the non-levy paying organisation to pay for any training costs.

Transferred funds cover the cost of the whole duration of the apprenticeship. If the member of staff for any reason withdraws from the programme, you will need to inform the employer that you have received the levy funding from.

How to view available transfers?

You can view available transfer opportunities on the pledge page. Employers may decide to transfer their levy to specific sectors or businesses. They may also choose to fund particular levels of apprenticeships.


Employers can advertise transfers with four details:

  • location
  • section
  • type of apprenticeship
  • apprenticeship level

You can apply for the pledge that matches the levy employer’s needs. This is not capped and you can apply for a pledge even if you do not match all four advertised details. 

How to apply for a transfer

There are two ways you can apply for a levy transfer within Gloucestershire.

  1. Through the Integrated Care System levy transfer application process One Gloucestershire ICS Levy Transfer Application Form and Agreement (office.com). If you are looking to apply for levy transfer through the ICS, please contact the ICS Apprenticeship and Widening Participation programme lead Mandy Tuckey mandy.tuckey@nhs.net for advice and guidance.

  2.  Through the Gloucestershire County Council (GCC) levy transfer application process which is accessed via the digital apprenticeship service pledge page . You will need an apprenticeship service account to apply for a transfer to fund an apprenticeship for your business. If you do not have an apprenticeship service account, you can read the guidance on setting one up here: https://www.gov.uk/guidance/manage-apprenticeship-funds . To find out more please contact Dan Boon (Early Careers & Skills Development Lead) on dan.boon@gloucestershire.gov.uk where you can be signposted to the most recent pledge link to apply for transfer of funds.