What happens is, it's a engineering apprenticeship, I moved around all area of the business. Sales, Drafting, after sales, planning, manufacturing, test ect. I was then suppose to make a choice on a career for myself; a 1,2,3 preference. In my case my choices were ignored and I ended up with a job I didn't want. Thanks for all your advice though.

Sorry about that lol. ** they could take any salary (week in hand or month) + holidays owed, by myself, to pay it.

Thanks for your response, At the time of signing I asked what was meant by the term "course fees paid from your final salary". I was told, (Verbally) that it meant they could start any salary (week or month) + holidays I was owed to pay it. I wasn't under the impression that's what I'd signed up for. Thanks,

Hi there, I am serving my 5 day notice from my current job. I have being an apprentice for 4 years, and the job at the end of it wasn't what I expected. I was sent on a HNC course by my company and made to sign a contract. It was a two year course, and I signed two contracts. I quote: "If you leave out employment for any reason within one year of receiving this financial support, the company reserves the right to deduct the full value of the course fees paid from your final salary." "If you leave out employment for any reason within two years of receiving this financial support, the company reserves the right to deduct 50% of the full value of the course fees paid from your final salary." They have said I am liable for over £1800, my final salary (week in hand, plus few holidays) is worth a few hundred. But they are claiming I need the pay it all. Is this true??? Also I have read on the Direct Gov website: "A deduction must not reduce your pay below the National Minimum Wage rate (except a limited amount for accommodation). This applies even if you have given your permission for it." Does this also apply to me, or have I forfeited that right? I don't mind them taking my final salary and I was lead to believe this is all they can take. Thanks for reading and all your help,