All You Need
To Know About Apprenticeships
What is an Apprenticeship?
An Apprenticeship is a combination of on and off the job training which not only offers a structured route to a successful career, but can also act as a stepping stone for those who may want to go on to university. Paid from day one, Apprenticeships are now seen as a viable, debt free route to getting on to the career ladder.
What are the different types of Apprenticeship on offer?
There are two levels of Apprenticeship available:
a) ‘Apprenticeships’ - equivalent to GCSE level, incorporate a National Vocational Qualification to Level 2; key skills and in some cases a technical certificate.
b) ‘Advanced Apprenticeships’ - equivalent to A-levels, incorporate a National Vocational Qualification to Level 3, key skills and a technical certificate.
How many individuals are on Apprenticeships?
There are currently 240,000 individuals in England on Apprenticeships, and more than 130,000 businesses offering Apprenticeships.
How many Apprenticeships are available?
The Learning and Skills Council offers more than 200 Apprenticeships in approximately 80 sectors of industry and commerce, ranging from accountancy to football, engineering to veterinary nursing, business administration to construction. A more detailed list can be found on the website apprenticeships.org.uk.
How long does it take to complete an Apprenticeship?
Apprenticeships typically take between one and four years to complete, depending on the type of framework. There is no set time to complete an Apprenticeship as they vary widely in content and size. The length of time taken will depend on the ability of the individual apprentice and the employer’s requirements.
Do apprentices get paid?
All apprentices with a work based element to their Apprenticeships will receive a wage from day one. There is no set salary for apprentices, but employer’s must pay a minimum of £80 per week. This is dependent on the employer and the type of work done by the apprentice. As their skills develop and they progress, pay will increase accordingly.
Research shows that apprentices earn, on average, over £100,000 more throughout their lifetime than other employees.
Who is eligible do to an Apprenticeship?
Anyone aged 16 and above is eligible become an apprentice (however, there is the possibility of doing a Young Apprenticeship from the age of 14). There are no set entry requirements for Apprenticeships. You just need to be living in England, be aged 16 or above and not taking part in full-time education. LS
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