What is an Apprenticeship?
An apprenticeship is a paid job where you can learn and gain valuable experience with support from other staff and tutors.
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:
- paid employment with holiday leave
- hands-on-experience in an industry sector/ role of interest
- at least 20% off-the-job training
- a formal assessment which leads to a nationally recognised qualification
An apprenticeship can still be a viable option for you if you have an EHCP (Education, Health and Care Plan) and you aren’t yet learning to a level 2 qualification.
Almost all advertised apprenticeships can be adjusted to the learning needs of an individual if you have an EHCP.
Apprenticeships are available from Level 2 all the way up to level 7.
| Name | Level | Equivalent educational level |
|---|---|---|
| Intermediate | 2 | 5 GCSE passes at grades A* to C or 9 to 4 |
| Advanced | 3 | 2 A level passes |
| Higher | 4, 5, 6, and 7 | Foundation degree and above |
| Degree | 6 and 7 | Bachelors or Masters degree |
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