| Event | Control |
|---|---|
| Employer unable to continue | Consider novation under section 5 with adviser approval. |
| Employer default | Termination compensation and no Rule 7D gap for the apprentice may apply. |
| Apprentice hardship termination | Three-month waiting period; no waiting period for women. |
| Completed first training | Minimum one-year gap; maximum two trainings, second in a different trade. |
| Apprentice default | Rule 7D may bar another statutory apprenticeship contract. |
Evidence to retain
Keep source calculations, approvals, portal acknowledgements, contracts, bank/DBT proof, training records and adviser correspondence for the full retention period applicable to your establishment and scheme.