Apprenticeship Factsheet

What is an Apprenticeship?


Apprentices learn on the job, building up knowledge and skills, gaining equalisations and earning money all at the same time.

Employers all over the country recognise and value Apprenticeships as they show that you've been trained in the skills they need.



Earn while you learn

Apprentices do real jobs for real employers. If you are entering work for the first time, you will start earning from day one of your Apprenticeship, all employed apprentices must receive the National minimum wage for an apprentice which is age related.

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

Levels of Apprenticeships
1. Apprenticeships (equivalent to five good GCSE passes)
  • Apprentices work towards work-based learning qualifications such as an NVQ Level 2, Key Skills and, in some cases, a relevant knowledge-based qualification such as a BTEC.
  • These provide the skills you need for your chosen career and allow entry to an Advanced Apprenticeship.
  • Advanced apprentices work towards work-based learning qualifications such as NVQ Level 3, Key Skills and, in most cases, a relevant knowledge based certificate such as a BTEC.
  • To start this programme, you should ideally have five GCSEs (grade C or above) or have completed an Apprenticeship.
    3. Higher Apprenticeships
  • Higher Apprenticeships work towards work-based learning qualifications such as NVQ Level 4 and, in some cases, a knowledge-based qualification such as a Foundation degree.




    You also spend time off the job with a training provider often a local college or a work-based training provider studying for vocational equalisations. So all the things you study will be useful in your job and help you succeed in your future career.

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