Apprenticeships

How apprenticeships work

Apprenticeships combine practical training in a job with study.

As an apprentice you will:

Be an employee earning a wage and getting holiday pay
Work alongside experienced staff
Gain job specific skills
Get time for training and study related to your role (at least 20% of your normal working hours)

Apprenticeships take from 1 to 5 years to complete depending on their level.

Apprenticeships have equivalent educational levels:

	Level	Equivalent Education Level
Intermediate	2	GCSE
Advanced	3	A-Level
Higher	4, 5, 6 and 7	Foundation Degree and above
Degree	6 and 7	Bachelor's or Master's Degree

Some apprenticeship qualifications may also give you an additional qualification, such as a diploma.

Thinking about applying for an apprenticeship but don't know what to expect? Take this short course (1 hour) and see if it’s the right pathway for you! Further short courses on T-Levels and Higher Technical Qualifications (HTQ) can be found here.