You can start by reviewing the information above, and then have a PDP discussion with your Line Manager. You can discuss your development needs for your current role and future aspirations. 

First you need to have a PDP conversation with your Line Manager. If your Line Manager approves, the Line Manager can then email fdp@tarmac.com to express interest.

The expression of interest must include:

• • PDP (PDF from Success Factors or a copy of the original Tarmac PDP template)
  • CV or work experience / history
  • Performance Rating for the last 3 years
  • 'Why Me' statement

Yes, the FDP sponsor, the Learning & Development Team and the Training Provider will examin a number of factors to ascetain suitability, including:

• • Your STAR Framework behaviours
  • Personal Development Plan (PDP)
  • Role and experience
  • Performance rating 

Other criteria include equivalent of grades A to C (5 to 9 in new grading system) in Maths, English Literature and English Language.

Yes, you may be exempt if you've successfully completed exams/modules previously. This will be clarified on a case by case basis when you apply. Click HERE to view the entry criteria and eligibility document. 

• Assistant Accountant level 3 = £9,000 per person
• Professional Accounting Technician level 4 = £9,000
• Accounting Professional level 7 = £21,000

All of these programme tailored to Tarmac and delivered as apprenticeships. Tarmac using its apprenticeship levy to fund these programme. However, if you drop-out before you complete the programme, your cost centre will be charge the full amount.

Yes, most exams associated with the professional qualifications are not covered by the levy.

The expectation is for the student to pay for this and claim it back via expenses. Click HERE for a full list of exam costs.

HTFT Partnership

Under new apprenticeship standards, programmes must have a a mandatory End Point Assessment (EPA) which synoptically tests the whole standard.

The method of EPA will differ per Apprenticeship but could include:

• Portfolios of work based evidence
• Case studies
• Exams
• Interviews
• Projects
• Reflective statements
• Presentations
• The EPA must be assessed by an Independent Apprentice Assessment Organisation
• Apprentices will receive a grade following completion of their EPA

The EPA is important as without it students will not have not achieved their apprenticeship.

'Off-the-job' doesn't mean away from the workplace. OTJ training must teach new knowledge, skills and/or behaviours that will contribute to the successful achievement of an apprenticeship.

Examples of OTJ include:

• Employer inductions covering basics of skills, knowledge and behaviours core to the apprenticeship
• Being taught how to use a new piece of software of undertaking e-learning at their desk
• Work shadowing: an apprentice works in purchase ledger but is seconded to sales ledger. The training on sales ledger would be treated as 20% off-the-job training
• One-to-one with Line Manager (provided they are logged)
• Workplace mentoring
• Internal training programmes
• New project work: the implementation of a new system, process etc. Time spent on the project can be evidenced as off-the-job training as long as it develops new knowledge, skill and/or behaviours

In line with the requirements of our accreditation with CIMA, ACCA and AAT, students studying for their professional qualifications will be allocated study and exam leave for each paper/subject being sat within the calendar year.   Once an exam has been booked, students may claim 1.5 days for study and 1 day for the exam, to a maximum of 10 days per annum.  

Students will need to take the following steps to ensure their additional leave is approved and added on the Appogee portal:

• Book exam
• Request line manager approval for 2.5 days study leave via email (proof of exam to be attached)
• Manager to send request for addition to Appogee leave allowance
• Student will be notified once additional days have been added for study and exam
• Requests for resits will not be approved
• Maximum number of days allowed for study and exam leave combined is 10 per annum
• All study leave already approved in Appogee to be apportioned accordingly

Students studying for other qualifications will continue to receive study and exam leave as per Tarmac's Business Education Policy.