Government-Funded

Level 4 AI & Automation Practitioner Apprenticeship (ST1512)

AI & Automation Training for UK Employers

Build real, in-house AI and automation capability with the official Level 4 Artificial Intelligence & Automation Practitioner apprenticeship (ST1512).

Delivered for UK employers and funded through the Apprenticeship Levy or government co-investment.

Elvante helps businesses upskill their teams to design, build, and manage AI-driven and automated processes, reducing reliance on outsourcing and creating long-term internal capability.

At a glance

  • Qualification: Artificial Intelligence & Automation Practitioner
  • Level: Level 4 Apprenticeship
  • Standard code: ST1512
  • Funding: Government-funded via the UK Apprenticeship Levy (95–100% funded)
  • Duration: Typically 15–18 months
  • Who it’s for: Employers in England upskilling existing staff
  • Outcome: Practical AI and automation skills applied directly to your business
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Eligibility Requirements
  • Age: Applicants must be 16 years or older at the start of the apprenticeship.
  • Right to Work: The individual must have the legal right to work in England and be employed in a role that supports their apprenticeship.
  • Residency:
    • Must have been ordinarily resident in the UK (or EEA, if applicable) for at least 3 years prior to the apprenticeship start date.
    • Must have the right to live and work in the UK for the full duration of the apprenticeship.
    • Post-Brexit, EEA citizens must have settled or pre-settled status.
  • Employment: The apprentice must be employed in a role relevant to the apprenticeship standard or start a new job that fits the programme content.
  • Education:
    • GCSE Grade 4/C or above in English and Maths is the desired benchmark.
    • If not already achieved, Functional Skills Level 2 in English and Maths must be achieved before EPA. (if applicable)
    • Note: Functional Skills training and assessment is funded as part of the apprenticeship for eligible learners.
  • No Dual Enrolment: Apprentices must not be enrolled on another training programme funded or non funded at the same time as the apprenticeship.
  • Role Relevance: The apprentice’s role must allow them to develop the knowledge, skills, and behaviours outlined in the standard.
  • New Learning:
    • The apprentice must not have previously achieved the same or equivalent learning outcomes as covered in the apprenticeship.
    • Prior qualifications in related areas do not necessarily make a learner ineligible, unless they significantly overlap.
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What is the AI & Automation Practitioner Apprenticeship?

The AI & Automation Practitioner apprenticeship (ST1512) is a nationally recognised UK apprenticeship designed to develop professionals who can implement artificial intelligence and automation solutions within real business environments.

Unlike short courses or theoretical training, this apprenticeship focuses on applied workplace projects, ensuring learners develop skills that deliver measurable business value while working in their existing role.

This programme is ideal for organisations that want to:

  • Automate internal processes
  • Improve efficiency using AI and low-code/no-code tools
  • Build sustainable, in-house AI capability
  • Upskill staff rather than outsource innovation

Who this apprenticeship is for

This apprenticeship is designed for employed learners and UK employers who want to future-proof their workforce.

Typical roles include:

  • Operations and process improvement teams
  • Digital, IT, and transformation roles
  • Analysts, administrators, and project teams
  • Employees involved in workflow design, data, or automation

Learners must be employed in England and able to apply AI and automation skills within their job role.

What your team will learn

The programme is aligned to the AI & Automation Practitioner apprenticeship standard (ST1512) and focuses on practical, job-ready skills, including:

AI & Automation fundamentals

  • Understanding AI concepts, use cases, and limitations
  • Applying responsible and ethical AI principles
Automation

Process automation & optimisation

  • Identifying automation opportunities within business workflows
  • Designing and implementing automated solutions
AI Decisions

Practical AI tools and technologies

  • Low-code and no-code automation platforms
  • AI-enabled tools for productivity and decision-making
  • Workflow orchestration and integration
Sales

Business-focused delivery

  • Translating business needs into technical solutions
  • Measuring impact, efficiency gains, and ROI
  • Managing change and adoption across teams
Responsible AI

All learning is applied directly to the employer’s real processes and systems.

How the apprenticeship works

  • On-the-job learning: Skills are developed through real workplace projects
  • Flexible delivery: Designed to fit around business operations
  • Employer-aligned: Training is contextualised to your organisation
  • End-point assessment: Learners complete a final assessment to achieve the qualification

This ensures learning is not theoretical, but immediately valuable to the business.

Why this matters for employers

Instead of outsourcing automation or relying on short-term tools, this apprenticeship helps businesses:

  • Build in-house automation capability
  • Retain intellectual property and process knowledge
  • Reduce long-term operational costs
  • Upskill existing employees in future-ready skills

Training is not hypothetical. The automations created during the programme remain within your organisation and continue delivering value long after completion.

Where AI & Automation can be applied in your business

During the Level 4 AI & Automation Practitioner apprenticeship (ST1512), learners apply their skills directly to real business processes. Automations are designed and implemented within your organisation, using your data, systems, and workflows. This apprenticeship supports automation across operations, finance, HR, sales, marketing, and data workflows using practical AI and low-code/no-code tools aligned with real business needs.

Typical use cases include:

Operations & internal processes

  • Automating repetitive admin tasks
  • Streamlining approvals and internal workflows
  • Reducing manual data entry and duplication
  • Improving handovers between teams and systems

Sales, marketing & customer management

  • Automating lead handling and follow-ups
  • CRM updates and pipeline management
  • AI-assisted content creation and campaign workflows
  • Customer enquiry routing and response automation

Finance & reporting

  • Automated data collection and reporting
  • Invoice processing and reconciliation workflows
  • Dashboards and performance monitoring
  • Reducing manual spreadsheet work

HR, people & learning operations

  • Onboarding and offboarding workflows
  • Training tracking and compliance reporting
  • Employee data management and notifications
  • Automating internal communications

Data, insights & decision support

  • AI-assisted analysis of business data
  • Identifying inefficiencies and automation opportunities
  • Creating repeatable, scalable processes
  • Supporting better operational decision-making

All automation projects are developed as part of the learner’s day-to-day role, ensuring immediate value to the employer while meeting the requirements of the apprenticeship standard.

Funding and eligibility explained

This apprenticeship is government-funded:

  • Levy-paying employers can use their Apprenticeship Levy funds
  • Non-levy employers typically receive 95% government funding

There is no upfront course fee for eligible employers.

We support businesses through eligibility checks and funding setup.

Why choose Elvante for AI & automation apprenticeship training?

  • Employer-first approach
    We design delivery around your business goals, not generic content.
  • Practical, applied focus
    Learners build AI and automation solutions that improve real processes.
  • Low-code and no-code expertise
    We focus on tools that enable fast adoption without heavy development overhead.
  • Support beyond training
    We help employers understand funding, eligibility, and implementation.

Our goal is not just qualification completion, but lasting AI capability inside your organisation.

Frequently asked questions

Is this an official UK apprenticeship?

Yes. This programme leads to the Level 4 Artificial Intelligence & Automation Practitioner apprenticeship (ST1512), recognised nationally.

Who can enrol on this apprenticeship?

Learners must be employed in England and working in a role where AI and automation skills can be applied.

Is this suitable for career starters?

This apprenticeship is primarily designed for existing employees rather than entry-level learners.

How is it funded?

Funding is via the Apprenticeship Levy or government co-investment for non-levy employers.

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Eligibility Requirements
  • Age: Applicants must be 16 years or older at the start of the apprenticeship.
  • Right to Work: The individual must have the legal right to work in England and be employed in a role that supports their apprenticeship.
  • Residency:
    • Must have been ordinarily resident in the UK (or EEA, if applicable) for at least 3 years prior to the apprenticeship start date.
    • Must have the right to live and work in the UK for the full duration of the apprenticeship.
    • Post-Brexit, EEA citizens must have settled or pre-settled status.
  • Employment: The apprentice must be employed in a role relevant to the apprenticeship standard or start a new job that fits the programme content.
  • Education:
    • GCSE Grade 4/C or above in English and Maths is the desired benchmark.
    • If not already achieved, Functional Skills Level 2 in English and Maths must be achieved before EPA. (if applicable)
    • Note: Functional Skills training and assessment is funded as part of the apprenticeship for eligible learners.
  • No Dual Enrolment: Apprentices must not be enrolled on another training programme funded or non funded at the same time as the apprenticeship.
  • Role Relevance: The apprentice’s role must allow them to develop the knowledge, skills, and behaviours outlined in the standard.
  • New Learning:
    • The apprentice must not have previously achieved the same or equivalent learning outcomes as covered in the apprenticeship.
    • Prior qualifications in related areas do not necessarily make a learner ineligible, unless they significantly overlap.

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