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What is an apprenticeship?
An apprenticeship is essentially a set of qualifications called a ‘framework’. Most apprenticeship frameworks follow a standard format that is made up of knowledge qualifications, workplace competency and skills in English, maths and ICT.
The length of an apprenticeship varies depending on prior skills levels of the apprentice, the qualification being obtained and requirements of the sector. Generally, apprenticeships take between one and two years to complete.
You can start an apprenticeship at any time of year. You will need to be employed for a minimum of 30 working hours per week.
The main advantage of an apprenticeship is that you get to mix learning with real-life work experience and can gain the inside knowledge of your dream career while working towards an industry-recognised qualification!
DID YOU KNOW?
In England, apprenticeships are called Apprenticeship Standards but in Wales they are known as Apprenticeship Frameworks.
Over 90% of apprentices currently go into work or further training.
On average, achieving a level 2 or level 3 apprenticeship boosts earnings by 11% and 16% respectively.
97% of apprentices said their ability to do the job had improved.
83% of employers would recommend the value of apprenticeships to other businesses (openaccessgovernment.org) and 96% of employers report apprenticeships as being of real benefit to their businesses
Apprenticeships are programmes designed by Sector Skills Councils and employers that provide learners with the skills and knowledge required to pursue a career within a particular sector. We offer three levels of apprenticeships:
- Achieve a qualification equivalent to five good GCSE passes (grades 9 – 4 / A* to C) such as a BTEC First
- Earn while you learn – get a real job with a salary while you learn
- No fees to pay – your employer and the government cover all the fees related to your training
- An alternative to staying at school and learning in the traditional classroom environment
- A great foundation for those wanting to take the first step in starting their future career
- Opportunity to gain your Level 2 Functional Skills in maths and English if you don’t already have them
- Learn key employability skills and receive specialised training with the company you work for
Entry requirements:
Ability to work consistently at Entry Level 3 or above in both English and maths
- Achieve a qualification equivalent to two A-Level passes
- Earn while you learn – get a real job with a salary while you learn
- No fees to pay – your employer and the government cover all the fees related to your training
- Develop the skills, knowledge and behaviours to work at a team-leading / supervisory level
- Provides professional registration evidence for many sectors
- May be used to apply for a Degree / Foundation Degree / Higher National Certificate or Diploma (HNC / HND)
- Opportunity to gain your Level 2 Functional Skills in maths and English if you don’t already have them
- Learn key employability skills and receive specialised training with the company you work for
Entry requirements:
- Full level 2 qualification in sector-relevant area
- Ability to work consistently at Entry Level 1 or above in both English and maths
- Achieve a qualification equivalent to a Higher National Diploma (HND) or foundation degree
- Provides professional competence evidence for many sectors
- Opportunity to work towards additional Functional Skills qualifications in Maths and English
Entry requirements:
- Full level 3 qualification in sector-relevant area
- Level 2 qualifications in English and maths (Functional / Essential Skills or GCSE grades 9 – 4 / A* to C)
