What is an Apprenticeship?

With an Apprenticeship you get the whole package:
• Hands on experience you need for your chosen career
• The qualifications and skills you’ll need to get ahead
• Real pay because with an Apprenticeship you get paid as you learn

Your employer will pay your wages and give you on the job and off the job training which will develop your work skills.
You’ll spend time with a training provider gaining skills and knowledge in your chosen occupational area that will be really useful in the job market.

You will be able to improve your skills in problem solving, working in a team, planning and developing your own learning, organisational skills and understanding your rights and responsibilities at work.
You will also improve your skills in Maths, English and ICT.
An apprentice gains qualifications related to their job and, after achieving an Advanced Level Apprenticeship, can progress part time into Higher Education (HE), while still in employment.

Levels of Apprenticeship

Apprenticeships are increasingly recognised as the gold standard for work-based learning. Already, more than 130,000 employers offer
Apprenticeships.

There are three levels of Apprenticeship available for those aged 16 and over.
You will start your Apprenticeship at a level appropriate for you.
Intermediate Level Apprenticeship
Apprentices work towards nationally recognised vocational

1. Intermediate Level Apprenticeship
Apprentices work towards nationally recognised vocational qualifications at Level 2 and, in some cases, a relevant knowledge based qualification such as a BTEC. They also improve their skills in Maths, English and ICT at the appropriate level. These provide the skills apprentices need for their chosen career and allow entry to an Advanced Level Apprenticeship.

2. Advanced Level Apprenticeship
Advanced apprentices work towards nationally recognised vocational qualifications at Level 3 and, in most cases, a relevant knowledge based certificate such as a BTEC. They also improve their skills in Maths, English and ICT at the appropriate level. To start this programme, apprentices should ideally have five GCSEs (grade C or above) or have completed an Intermediate Level Apprenticeship.

3. Higher Apprenticeship
Higher level apprentices work towards nationally recognised qualifications at Levels 4 or 5 and, in some cases, a knowledge based qualification such as a Foundation Degree.

Apprenticeships can take between one and four years to complete depending on the level of the Apprenticeship, the apprentices’ ability and the industry sector.

How to Apply for an Apprenticeship

To apply for an Apprenticeship you can:

Contact a training provider by clicking this link
Go on www.apprenticeships.org.uk for more information, apply for an Apprenticeship and search for current vacancies