All apprenticeships are real jobs so all apprentices earn a salary. They must be paid at least the national minimum apprenticeship wage – and many employers pay significantly more.
Apprentices should work for at least 30 hours per week and an apprenticeship takes between one and five years to complete, depending upon the level of apprenticeship and the industry sector
For learners would live in England and are over 16 they can apply for an apprenticeship.
There are various levels of apprenticeship that can be undertaken depending on their current skills and qualifications:
- Intermediate apprenticeship (level 2)
- Advanced apprenticeship (level 3)
- Higher apprenticeship (levels 4-7)
- Degree apprenticeship (levels 6-7)
Most of the training is delivered in the workplace, so apprentices will learn the skills needed to do the job well. The rest of the training is conducted by a training organisation, either at the workplace, off-site or via e-learning.
The training is specifically tailored to ensure the apprentice develops the skills the employer wants, giving apprentices a real advantage in the workplace. This means that apprentices not only have better long term salary prospects, but they also have excellent progression opportunities, whether looking to study further or climb the ranks within the workplace.
