Wales Apprenticeships eligible for grant

We pay grants for the apprenticeships listed below.


Some apprenticeships in Wales are changing from 1 September 2022. These apprenticeships are listed first below. If you are applying for grant for an apprentice completing one of the new apprenticeships, you must tell us their entry point when you apply. Your apprenticeship provider will be able to advise the entry point.

New apprenticeships from 1 September 2022

Apprenticeship title and Qualification link

Entry point

Duration (maximum attendance grant payable)

Architectural Joinery

Core
Post foundation
Post progression
Post level 2/3 diploma

42 months
30 months
18 months
18 months

Bricklaying

Core
Post foundation
Post progression
Post level 2/3 diploma

42 months
30 months
18 months
18 months

Civil Operations - Groundworks

Core
Post foundation
Post progression
Post level 2/3 diploma

36 months
24 months
12 months
12 months

Dry Lining - Fixing

Core
Post foundation
Post progression
Post level 2/3 diploma

36 months
24 months
12 months
12 months

Painting & Decorating

Core
Post foundation
Post progression
Post level 2/3 diploma

36 months
24 months
12 months
12 months

Plant Operations – Forward Tipping Dumper, Telescopic Handler, Ride on Roller, Excavator 360 and Excavator 180

Core
Post foundation
Post progression
Post level 2/3 diploma

42 months
30 months
18 months
18 months

Roof Slating & Tiling

Core
Post foundation
Post progression
Post level 2/3 diploma

30 months
18 months
12 months
12 months

Site Carpentry

Core
Post foundation
Post progression
Post level 2/3 diploma

36 months
24 months
12 months
12 months

Solid Plastering

Core
Post foundation
Post progression
Post level 2/3 diploma

42 months
30 months
18 months
18 months

Timber Frame Erection

Core
Post foundation
Post progression
Post level 2/3 diploma

36 months
24 months
12 months
12 months

Wall & Floor Tiling

Core
Post foundation
Post progression
Post level 2/3 diploma

36 months
24 months
12 months
12 months