What is an Apprenticeship?

An apprenticeship is a paid job where you can learn and gain valuable experience with support from other staff and tutors.

Alongside on-the-job training, apprentices spend at least 20% of their working hours completing classroom-based learning with a college, university or training provider which leads to a nationally recognised qualification.

An apprenticeship includes:

paid employment with holiday leave
hands-on-experience in an industry sector/ role of interest
at least 20% off-the-job training
a formal assessment which leads to a nationally recognised qualification

An apprenticeship can still be a viable option for you if you have an EHCP (Education, Health and Care Plan) and you aren’t yet learning to a level 2 qualification.

Almost all advertised apprenticeships can be adjusted to the learning needs of an individual if you have an EHCP.

Apprenticeships are available from Level 2 all the way up to level 7.

Name	Level	Equivalent educational level
Intermediate	2	5 GCSE passes at grades A* to C or 9 to 4
Advanced	3	2 A level passes
Higher	4, 5, 6, and 7	Foundation degree and above
Degree	6 and 7	Bachelors or Masters degree

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