An apprenticeship is a real job where you get paid whilst you learn and gain the skills and experience in your chosen field. An apprenticeship takes between 1-6 years depending on the area and level you choose and on your previous experience.
To become an apprentice, you must:
You can start an apprenticeship if you are at the start of your career, you want to change and try something new or you want to upskill in your current job.
Different apprenticeships have different levels and you can start an apprenticeship at any level but if you think you need more skills or qualifications you could look at a traineeship first.
| Level | Equivalent Education Level | |
|---|---|---|
| Intermediate | 2 | GCSE |
| Advanced | 3 | A Level |
| Higher | 4,5,6 | Foundation Degree and Above |
| Degree | 6,7 | Bachelors or Masters Degree |
Find out more about how to become an apprentice, what apprenticeships are available, which employers offer them and information about starting your apprenticeship here.
Become an apprenticeIf you are looking for an apprenticeship just after leaving school look at Career Starter Apprenticeships to find opportunities in roles such as IT apprentice, Technical Helpdesk Support Technician Apprentice, Web Development Apprentice, Data Analyst Apprentice and many more. Search for opportunities in your local area here.
Browse apprenticeships before you applyYou can also look for information on traineeships and T Levels here.
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