UCAN | Digital Apprenticeship Service (DAS)

A Step-by-Step Guide for New Employers Using the Digital Apprenticeship Service (DAS)

A Step-by-Step Guide for New Employers Using the Digital Apprenticeship Service (DAS)

This guide will walk you through:

1. Registering for the Digital Apprenticeship Service

Follow these steps to set up your DAS account and access apprenticeship funding:

Prepare Required Information

GOV.UK One Login:

You’ll need a login linked to your work email. If you don’t have one, you’ll create it during registration.

Government Gateway Details:
  • Small employers (annual pay bill under £3 million): Accounts Office Reference Number (AORN) and Employer PAYE Scheme Reference Number.
  • Large employers (annual pay bill over £3 million): Government Gateway user ID and password.
Authority:

Ensure you have permission to manage PAYE schemes and accept agreements on behalf of your organisation.

Register Your DAS Account

  1. Visit the Digital Apprenticeship Service registration page.
  2. Sign in with your GOV.UK One Login or create one if needed.
  3. Provide your details (name and email).
  4. Add your organisation: Enter your Companies House number, charity number, or public sector information.
  5. Link your PAYE scheme using Government Gateway credentials or the AORN and Employer PAYE Scheme Reference Number.
  6. Accept the employer agreement with the Department for Education (DfE).

📹 Visual Walkthrough: Watch Creating an account on The Apprenticeship Service.

Creating an account on The Apprenticeship Service

2. Adding CSM Consulting Ltd as Your Training Provider

Steps to Add a Training Provider

  1. Log in to your DAS account.
  2. Navigate to the ‘Apprenticeships’ section.
  3. Select ‘Your Training Providers’.
  4. Click on ‘Add a training provider’.
  5. Enter our UK Provider Reference Number (UKPRN): 10001786 or start typing CSM Consulting Ltd.
  6. Confirm the provider details and click ‘Add’.

3. Adding New Apprentices to Your Account

Steps to Add an Apprentice

  1. Log in to your DAS account.
  2. Navigate to the ‘Apprenticeships’ section and click ‘Add an apprentice’.
  3. Select CSM Consulting Ltd as your training provider.
  4. Enter the apprentice’s details, including:
    • Apprenticeship course.
    • Full name.
    • Email address.
    • Date of birth.
    • Planned training start date.
    • The remaining information does not have to be completed at this stage.
  5. Review the details and click ‘Save and continue’.

The information will be sent to UCAN for approval.

Once approved by UCAN, you’ll receive a notification to log in and finalise the apprentice’s registration.

📹 Visual Walkthrough for Adding an Apprentice: Watch Adding an apprentice to an account.

Adding an apprentice to an account

Support and Assistance

If you encounter any issues during the registration or management process, contact either us or the Apprenticeship Service Support team: