Find out about all the different types of apprenticeship programmes.
What is an apprenticeship?
If you like practical learning, want to earn a wage and get into the world of work, then an apprenticeship could be the right choice for you.
Apprenticeships are a mix of work, training and skills.
You’ll have a job with an employer and be a real member of their team, trained in a specific role.
You’ll also spend time at with us at college where you’ll receive up to date training that’s relevant to your job and complete coursework to get you nationally recognised qualifications.
As an apprentice you’ll get paid. This varies depending on the position and will be listed with each vacancy, along with how many hours you’ll work and how many days’ holiday you’ll get.
When you finish your apprenticeship you’ll have a fantastic set of skills and hands-on work experience to put on your CV.
Apprenticeship Programmes
“The best part about being an apprentice is being on-site every day and getting to work alongside people who have years of experience in the field.”
Seb, Apprentice at Ford Aerospace
“I’ve always wanted to do an apprenticeship. I found I work better in real-life situations and I’ve been able to get that hands-on experience”
Grace, Apprentice at Newcastle Building Society
Everything you need to know about apprenticeships.
You can do an apprenticeship in pretty much any subject or sector, so long as there is a vacancy available. There now are lots of new apprenticeships in digital technologies, marketing, customer services and software development.
This depends on the employer as they set the apprenticeship wage. There are national minimum wages depending on your age. How much you’ll be paid will be listed on the apprenticeship vacancy, just like a job advert.
This depends on the type and level of apprenticeship you are doing and can be from one year to four years.
Most apprentices are employed for 30 hours a week, with one day at college.
Yes. Apprenticeships are available from Level 2, the same level as GCSEs, up to master degree level.
This depends on the qualifications, skills and experience you have. Most school leavers can start at Levels 2 or 3. Adults tend to start from Level 3 and above.
Yes. You’ll be entitled to at least 20 days holiday, plus 8 statutory days such as Bank Holidays.
Applying for an apprenticeship is very similar to applying for a job. Check out our vacancies page for all our latest vacancies. You’ll be asked to complete an application form and, if you’re shortlisted, you’ll be invited in for an interview with the employer. We can provide help and support every step of the way to help give you the best chance of success.
We’ll help you to find another vacancy, or, if you’re about to or have just left school, you might want to consider applying for one of our full time study programmes instead.
Yes. Some apprenticeships attract UCAS points or lead to HNCs or foundation degrees, which you can top up to full honours degrees at university.
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