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Apprenticeship employers

Recruit and retain the best and brightest young talent by becoming an actuarial apprenticeship employer

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Becoming an actuarial apprenticeship employer means you can recruit the brightest maths students and develop their talent using funding from theÌýApprenticeship Levy.Ìý

The Institute for Apprenticeships and Technical Education website offers a useful starting point for employers wanting toÌý.

If you are thinking of setting up an actuarial apprenticeship scheme we can put you in touch with employers who are alreadyÌýrunning an apprenticeship scheme, in order to understand the scheme better in relation to your company.ÌýContact us to findÌýout more.Ìý

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Actuarial TechnicianÌýApprenticeship (Level 4)

Following theÌýdecision toÌýÌýas of October 2021,ÌýÌýhave been put into place to ensure new and existing CAA candidates continue to receive the support they need to successfully complete their qualification journey.

Actuarial TechnicianÌýApprenticeship (Level 4) candidates will continue to sit CAA Modules 0 and 1. Please book these exams through ActEd. Individual apprentices do not need to individually book these module exams.Ìý

If you have any questions please contactÌýenquiries@caa-global.com.

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TheÌýÌýis aimed at school leavers andÌýcoversÌýCertified Actuarial AnalystÌý(CAA) Modules 0 and 1. In addition to completing CAA modules inÌýPractical Mathematics and Statistics (Module 0) andÌýFinance and Financial Mathematics (Module 1), the apprenticeship will develop candidates' skills and knowledge in areas including:

  • practical numeracy
  • data extraction and manipulation
  • actuarial techniques
  • processes and principles
  • technology
  • industry regulation
  • communicating effectively, and
  • professionalism.

The Actuarial Technician apprenticeship scheme is delivered in partnership with anÌý.

BPP will support apprentices with expert tutors and a coach to guide candidates through their learning journey. In addition to textbooks, BPP offer a Virtual Learning Environment where apprenticeship candidates can access professional qualification content and learning resources.

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External End Point Assessment

Once apprentices have completed all of the requiredÌýKnowledge, Skills and Behaviours, they will complete an End Point Assessment.Ìý

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Progression on completing Level 4 apprenticeship

On completing the Actuarial Technician apprenticeship scheme, apprentices have the option to progress their careers through a number of routes, including:

  • completing the remaining modules of the Certified Actuarial Analyst (CAA qualification)
  • transfer to the ÐßÐßÊÓÆµ (IFoA) exams: e.g. via the Level 7 Actuary Apprenticeship, or
  • progress through work experience.

The Actuarial Technician apprenticeship scheme will prepare apprentices for Actuarial Technician and Actuarial Analyst type roles.

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You can alsoÌýcontact BPPÌýwho will be happy to guide you through the apprenticeship process, set up and funding, and answer any questions.Ìý

Actuary Apprenticeship (Level 7)

TheÌýÌýis aimed at graduates who are employed in a role relevant to the Level 7 Actuary apprenticeship scheme.ÌýIt may be possible for candidates who have successfully completed a Level 4 Actuarial Technician Apprenticeship to move to Level 7.

The Actuary apprenticeship programme covers theÌýIFoA CM, CS, CB and CP ModulesÌýrequired to qualify as anÌýIFoA Associate. In addition to completing IFoA modules inÌýActuarial Statistics,ÌýActuarial Mathematics,ÌýBusiness Practice,ÌýActuarial Practice,ÌýModelling PracticeÌýandÌýCommunications Practice, candidates will also develop skills in areas including:

  • business and commercial awareness
  • modelling, documentation and reporting
  • communication, team work and stakeholder Management
  • actuarial risk management
  • professionalism, and
  • Personal and Professional Development (PPD).

The Actuary apprenticeship scheme is delivered in partnership with anÌýeducation provider, BPP Actuarial Education.

BPP will support apprentices through a bespoke Apprenticeship Learning Plan, with an inductionÌýwebinarÌýand a welcome meeting with the apprentice’s Coach. BPP provide learning materials, tutorials and a coach to guide candidates, in addition toÌýa Virtual Learning Environment where apprenticeship candidates can access professional qualification content and additional learning resources.

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End Point Assessment

Once apprentices have completed all of the requiredÌýKnowledge, Skills and Behaviours, they will complete an End Point Assessment.Ìý

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Programme OverviewÌý

RegistrationÌý

  • Register for the programme with an employer and become a student member of the IFoA

On programme learning and assessmentÌý

  • Work with the employer and Learning Provider to receive on-the-job learning and off-the-job training
  • Achieve a pass or exemption grade for the pre-requisite exams (outlined above)
  • Prepare a portfolio of evidence.

Assessment gatewayÌý

  • The employer will recommend you for the Gateway stage, once you have satisfied all the criteria as required by the level 7 standard
  • The employer, Learning Provider and candidate will sign and submit theÌýIFoA Gateway Declaration form

End Point AssessmentsÌý

  • Complete both assessments within a 3-6 months timeframe
  • Case Study – taken online over a two week period
  • Portfolio-based Interview – delivered via an online meeting lasting around 60-75 minutes

Apprenticeship certification

  • Once successfully complete, the IFoA will request the certificate from the external awarding body

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Progression on completing Level 7Ìýapprenticeship

On completingÌýthe Actuary Apprenticeship and qualifying as an IFoA Associate, candidates can go on to complete IFoAÌýSP and SA examsÌýand qualify as a Fellow of the IFoA.

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Contact BPPÌýwho will be happy to guide you through the apprenticeship process, set up and fundingÌýand answer any questions.Ìý

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Funding and the Apprenticeship Levy

TheÌýApprenticeship Levy is a levy onÌýemployers to fund new apprenticeships.Ìý

Since April 2017, employers with a payroll of £3 millionÌýhave to pay an apprenticeship levy of 0.5% of their wage bill. The funds collected by the apprenticeship levy areÌýavailable to employers in England to cover apprenticeship training.

Funding from the apprenticeship levy can be used to offer an approved apprenticeship scheme in your organisation.

Funding of up to £15,000 is available for the Level 4 Actuarial Technician apprenticeship and funding of up toÌý£18,000 is available for the Level 7 Actuary apprenticeship.

Employers canÌýaccess apprenticeship levyÌýfunds through the online apprenticeship service.ÌýYou can find out more about how to manage your apprenticeship funds and use the apprenticeship serviceÌýon theÌý.Ìý

You can also find updates on how the government are supporting employers to support current apprentices and incentive payments available for hiring new apprentices in the Department of Education's latestÌý.