Yes. An Apprentice can ask to defer their apprenticeship start date to a later cohort.
How to request a deferral
Speak to your Coach. Your Coach confirms the options available and starts the request for you.
If you have not yet met your Coach, contact the Multiverse Support Team through the chat on The Platform. The Support Team directs your request to the right people.
Your employer must agree to the deferral. It helps to speak to your Apprentice Manager before you make the request.
What happens after you request a deferral
Your Coach or the Support Team raises the request with the relevant Multiverse team.
Multiverse confirms whether a place is available on a later cohort.
If approved, you join a future Flying Start session with the new cohort. You cannot join a cohort that has already started.
Multiverse confirms your new start date and any updated paperwork, such as your Training Plan.
Frequently asked questions
Questions | Answers |
Question: Can my apprenticeship start date be postponed? | Answer: Yes. An Apprentice can request a deferral to a later cohort. The Apprentice speaks to their Coach to start the request, and the employer must agree. |
Question: Who approves a deferral request? | Answer: Multiverse reviews each request with the employer. Approval depends on the reason for the request and on a place being available on a later cohort. |
Question: Do I need to reapply if my start date moves? | Answer: No. A deferral moves the existing place to a later cohort. A new application is not needed |