Apprenticeships

We urge our students to seriously consider an apprenticeship as a pathway into employment.

Apprenticeships combine practical training in a job with study.

As an apprentice you will:

1. work alongside experienced staff
2. gain job-specific skills
3. earn a wage and get holiday pay
4. get time for study related to your role (usually one day a week)

Apprenticeships take 1-5 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.

You can search for apprenticeships here.