The best way to record off-the-job training

All learners completing an apprenticeship standard must spend at least six of their contracted hours training off the job.

In practice, that includes any learning that take place away from the normal working environment. With a diverse range of activities 'fair game' for inclusion - such as lectures, online learning and industry visits - it can become difficult to track this activity.  

Using Onefile to record off-the-job training

In response, Onefile has created an off-the-job training tracker which records usage of time on the go. Apprentices use their preferred device to record how long they spend training and where the training took place. It means tutors and employers can see what activities they have completed, map evidence to the requirements set out within each standard and track off-the-job hours against the minimum requirement. 

Record time spent learning

The off-the-job requirement is time-based, so apprentices need to record exactly how much time they're spending off the job. With Onefile, apprentices can submit entries using any device, so they can easily record how long they've spent learning, wherever they are. 

Submit learning activities

With Onefile, apprentices can simply select whether the training was completed on or off the job. Onefile will then calculate the apprentice's off-the-job entries against their contracted hours and display their progress as a percentage against the minimum requirement. It's off-the-job tracking made easy.

With Onefile's apprenticeship software, it's easy to record, track and evidence off-the-job training. Learners can submit learning entries, attach evidence, and select whether training took place on or off the job. Tutors and employers can access evidence easily to map criteria, track progress and offer feedback. And all this information is available at the touch of a button - which is ideal for audits and inspections. 

To find out more about Onefile and how it can be used to track off-the-job training, download this free guide. It covers everything you need to know about recording, tracking and evidencing off the job in a compliant way.