Apprentices
Eager to earn while you learn?
Kickstart your career with hands-on experience and industry-recognised qualifications.
Real-world experience
Real-World Experience: Work alongside professionals and gain practical skills.
Financial independence:
Earn a wage while you train.
Career progression:
Open doors to future employment opportunities.
Apply for apprenticeship opportunities now!
What is an apprentice?
Train for the workplace
Get hands-on experience
Earn a salary and get the same rights as employees, including sick leave and holiday pay
Spend at least 20% of your working hours training or studying
Undertake ongoing assessments, including an end-point assessment
Who can be an apprentice?
You can apply for an apprenticeship if you’re:
16 or older
not in full-time education
Live in England
* If you dont live in England, you can search for apprenticeships in Scotland, Wales, or Northern Ireland.
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What will I earn as an apprentice?
Apprentices are entitled to minimum rates of pay. What you earn depends on:
- the apprenticeship you’re doing
- your employer
- your role
- your age
- what year of an apprenticeship you’re in
Apprentices are entitled to the National Minimum Wage rate for apprentices if they’re aged:
- 16 to 18
- 19 or older and in the first year of their apprenticeship
- If you’re 19 or older and have completed the first year of an apprenticeship, you’re entitled to the National Minimum Wage or National Living Wage rate for your age.
Apprenticeships care leavers’ bursary
- Apprentices aged 16 to 24 who are in care or are care leavers could be entitled to a £3,000 bursary. Read more about the apprenticeships care leavers’ bursary.
What are the different apprenticeship levels?
When you complete your apprenticeship, you’ll achieve the equivalent education level. For example, if you complete a level 3 apprenticeship, you’ll achieve the equivalent of an A level.
Level 2
These apprenticeships provide basic knowledge and skills for specific jobs and are equal to GCSEs.
Level 3
These apprenticeships offer more specialised knowledge and skills and are equal to A levels.
Levels 4 to 7
These apprenticeships focus on higher-level professional skills and can be equal to a foundation degree, a Higher National Certificate (HNC), or a Higher National Diploma (HND).
Level 6 to 7
These apprenticeships lead to either a full bachelor’s or master’s degree. Some apprenticeships require certain qualifications, for example GCSE English and maths.
You may be given extra training to meet these qualifications. You may also have to meet academic requirements to apply for a higher or degree apprenticeship.
You may be given extra training to meet these qualifications. You may also have to meet academic requirements to apply for a higher or degree apprenticeship.