Level 7 Trailblazer Taxation Professional Apprenticeship Standard in England

The Chartered Institute of Taxation (CIOT) is an approved assessment organisation for the Level 7 Taxation Apprenticeship (click here to find out more). This Apprenticeship is an employer-designed standard in England, which offers a route to become a Chartered Tax Adviser (CTA).

All of the Professional Bodies included within the Level 7 Standard have been incorporated by Royal Charter and are Chartered Bodies. They have an obligation to maintain standards in the public interest and as such they are subject to significant oversight and independent scrutiny.

How does the Level 7 Apprenticeship work?

It is anticipated that candidates will typically complete the Apprenticeship in 36 months but this may vary due to prior qualifications and relevant work experience. Please click here for more information about the Accountancy/Tax Professional Standard.

Level 7 Apprenticeship Funding

Employers with a pay bill over £3 million each year pay the apprenticeship levy of 0.5% of the annual pay bill. 

• Employers who pay the levy can pay for the Apprenticeship programme through their digital account.
• Non-levy payers are eligible to receive up to 90% funding through co-investment with a government backed scheme.

The funding cap for this Level 7 Apprenticeship Standard is £21,000.  

Level 7 Training Providers (listed alphabetically)

• BPP
• Kaplan
• Tolley

Level 7 Apprenticeship Resources

• Level 7 Assessment Standard
• Level 7 Assessment Plan