JIB Electrotechnical Certification Scheme (ECS) apprentice rates jib

RichardMoore · Aug 27, 2013

Am not jib registered and I am taking an apprentice on this September the jib rates seem abit much to pay out in my opinion. Does anyone pay less than this. I realise if your jib u have to pay that rate but non registered pay whatever they like what is a realistic rate???am on my own and cautious but need the help.

Andy78 · Aug 27, 2013

Year	21 and over	18 to 20	Under 18	Apprentice*
2013 (from 1 October)	£6.31	£5.03	£3.72	£2.68
2012 (current rate)	£6.19	£4.98	£3.68	£2.65
2011	£6.08	£4.98	£3.68	£2.60
2010	£5.93	£4.92	£3.64	£2.50

*This rate is for apprentices under 19 or those in their first year. If you’re 19 or over and past your first year you get the rate that applies to your age.

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From Gov.uk, national minimum wage rates ^^

Kingy2512 · Aug 27, 2013

If you speak to your local college about grants, sure you can get upto 1500 per year if there between 16 and 24

Andy78 · Aug 27, 2013

Love how your location is censored Kingy

Kingy2512 · Aug 28, 2013

I know might try it with a number or space in the middle

stranded · Aug 28, 2013

JIB rates are higher than minimum wage. Higher again if you are in london. I assume if your apprentice is with JIB they sort his/her wages, from what i understand anyhow... Something i too am trying to get my head wrapped around at the minute. Have a read through the jib handbook on their website for exact wages and all that jazz.

Clive P · Aug 28, 2013

Hi,

Never been self employed so never been in the situation; but looking at the JIB rates for an *apprentice* then surely £20 a day won't break the bank. When he/she has gained some experience they'll be paying you back in no time at all. After all you're probably charging more than that per hour for yourself.

Regards.