Apprenticeships
An apprenticeship is a paid job where the employee learns and gains valuable experiences.
Alongside on-the-job training, apprentices spend at least 20% of their working hours completing classroom-based learning with a college, university or training provider which leads to a nationally recognised qualification.
An apprenticeship includes:
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paid employment with holiday leave
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hands-on-experience in a sector/role of interest
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at least 20% off-the-job training
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formal assessment which leads to a nationally recognised qualification
Who can apply?
An apprenticeship is a great paid work opportunity for people over the age of 16 in England who are:
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early in their career
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looking to upskill in their current job
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looking for a career-change
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not in full-time education
Apprenticeship Levels
Different apprenticeship levels equate to different qualification levels.
An apprenticeship can start at any level, but some may require:
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previous qualifications such as English or maths GCSEs
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additional training in English or maths to ensure the apprentice is at the right level
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Level |
Equivalent educational level |
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Intermediate |
2 |
GCSE |
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Advanced |
3 |
A Level |
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Higher |
4,5,6 & 7 |
Foundation degree and above |
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Degree |
6 & 7 |
Bachelor's or master's degree |
