Showcase Magazine Winter 2026 - Flipbook - Page 34
ASK THE TEAM
ASK
THE TEAM
In this section of the magazine, you are able to send in your questions and queries regarding your
apprenticeship (for example End Point Assessment, Functional Skills, or Off-the-Job). Nothing is
off-limits and no question is a silly question, so if you are unsure about anything please let us know
by sending in your question to hello@showcasetraining.co.uk.
What is Off-the-Job Training?
Off-the-Job Training (OTJ) refers to
any new learning, knowledge and
skills learnt on the apprenticeship
programme. It allows apprentices to
learn new knowledge, skills and
behaviours that will contribute to the
successful achievement of their
programme. Just think of it as
Continual Professional Development,
or CPD! As long as it’s something new
that relates to the Apprenticeship
Standard being completed, it counts.
What is the requirement for Off-theJob Training?
In England (as per DfE/ ESFA rules),
off-the-job training must account for
at least 6 hours per week or 20% of
the apprentice’s paid working hours (if
they work 30 hours or under a week)
over the course of their
apprenticeship, for example a 30-hour
work week, would require 6 hours
dedicated to off-the-job training.
How do I record Off-the-Job
Training?
Learners are required to log OTJ on
their OneFile Journal, including the
impact it’s had on their practice at
work (how they have implemented
their learning).
Activities and ideas for OTJ can be
found in the learning and
development logbook issued to
learners at their enrolment.
What counts as Off-the-Job Training?
How do I subscribe to Showcase Training?
Examples include classroom learning (lectures,
workshops, or webinars), online or blended learning
(structured e-learning with expert-led sessions),
coursework (assignments or research projects),
shadowing or mentoring (learning from experienced
staff), and meetings or internal training (supervisions and
feedback).
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Not included are normal work duties, English and maths
training, unstructured shadowing, non-relevant
onboarding, and unpaid time.
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