As an apprentice you would:
– Work alongside experienced staff
– Gain job-specific skills
– Earn a wage and get holiday pay
– Get time for study related to your role (usually one day a week)
Apprenticeships take 1 to 5 years to complete depending on their level.
Name Intermediate
Level 2
Equivalent Educational Level GCSE
Name Advanced
Level 3
Equivalent Educational Level A Level
Name Higher
Level 4,5,6 & 7
Equivalent Educational Level Foundation degree and above
Name Degree
Level 6 and 7
Equivalent Educational Level Bachelor’s or Master’s degree
Some apprenticeships may also give you an additional qualification, such as a diploma
You can apply for an apprenticeship while you’re still at school. To start one, you’ll need to be:
– 16 or over by the end of the summer holidays
– Not in full-time education
All live apprentice opportunities in England can be searched for on the Government Website here
Please note, that apprenticeships in Wales, Scotland and Northern Ireland are listed on different websites. The links for these are below:
For parents/carers wishing to support their son or daughter in applying for an apprenticeship, the following documents contains useful information on apprenticeships.
Apprenticeship Parent Pack May 2019 (PDF)
An Introduction to Apprenticeships for Years 7 – 11 (PDF)
Degree Apprenticeship Handbook (PDF)
Also, the following YouTube channel is dedicated to providing information on apprenticeships:
https://www.youtube.com/user/ApprenticeshipsNAS
