Achieving progression through an apprenticeship is achievable, but you might be wondering, where do I start? When applying for an apprenticeship, you may be left confused after seeing the various levels available. Where you start on your journey depends on your current qualifications. Below is a breakdown of the other level apprenticeships available at Aspiration Training.

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There are currently four levels of apprenticeship in England: intermediate, advanced, higher, and degree. They all involve a work-based learning programme and lead to nationally recognised qualifications.

• Intermediate apprenticeships are level 2 qualifications equivalent to GCSE passes at grades A*–C (4–9 on the new system).
• Advanced apprenticeships are level 3 qualifications and are equivalent to A level passes.
• Higher apprenticeships lead to qualifications at level 4 and above.
• A degree apprenticeship involves gaining a university degree while you work (level 6 or above).

To break it down further:

• level 4/5 is equivalent to a higher education certificate, higher education diploma or a foundation degree (the first year of a degree)
• level 6 is equivalent to a bachelor’s degree
• level 7 is equivalent to a master’s degree.

To get onto a higher or degree apprenticeship, you’ll typically need a level 3 qualification such as an advanced apprenticeship, A levels or NVQ level 3. You’ll also need to have a level 2 qualification such as an intermediate apprenticeship or five good GCSE passes (grades A*–C or 4–9).

In Wales, there are four types of apprenticeships on offer corresponding to different levels of the Credit and Qualifications Framework for Wales (CQFW):

• Foundation (Level 2)
• Apprenticeship/Standard (Level 3)
• Higher (Levels 4-7)
• Degree (Levels 6-7).

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