Careers - Apprenticeships and Traineeships

Apprenticeships combine practical training in a job with study.
As an apprentice you’ll:
• 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.

Levels of apprenticeship
Apprenticeships have equivalent educational levels.

Name	Level	Equivalent educational 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 apprenticeships may also give you an additional qualification, such as a diploma.

Who can apply?
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
• living in England
• not in full-time education

How to apply
There are 3 steps to applying for an apprenticeship.
• Search for an apprenticeship
• Sign in or create an account.
• Complete and submit your application.
The National Careers Service has advice on writing applications and what to do at interviews.
For further information please see: www.gov.uk/apprenticeships-guide

Current Apprenticeship Opportunities
See Find an apprenticeship - GOV.UK (www.gov.uk)