(1)The Chief Executive must—
[F2(a)make reasonable efforts to secure that employers participate in the provision of apprenticeship training for all persons who are within section 83(1)(a) or (b) or section 83A(4), (5) or (6);]
(b)encourage employers to contribute to the costs of [F3apprenticeship training] for such persons.
(2)For the purposes of subsection (1)(a), participating in the provision of [F4apprenticeship] training includes participating by entering into—
(a)an apprenticeship agreement, or
(b)any other contract of employment in connection with which training is provided.
Textual Amendments
F1S. 85 heading substituted (1.9.2012) by Education Act 2011 (c. 21), ss. 70(2)(d), 82(3); S.I. 2012/1087, art. 3
F2S. 85(1)(a) substituted (1.9.2012) by Education Act 2011 (c. 21), ss. 70(2)(a), 82(3); S.I. 2012/1087, art. 3
F3Words in s. 85(1)(b) substituted (1.9.2012) by Education Act 2011 (c. 21), ss. 70(2)(b), 82(3); S.I. 2012/1087, art. 3
F4Word in s. 85(2) inserted (1.9.2012) by Education Act 2011 (c. 21), ss. 70(2)(c), 82(3); S.I. 2012/1087, art. 3
Commencement Information
I1S. 85 in force at 1.4.2010 by S.I. 2010/303, art. 3, Sch. 2 (with arts. 9-11)