To do an apprenticeship, you must have a job. If you are not employed you can apply for an apprenticeship job vacancy.
An apprenticeship is a paid job where you learn and gain valuable experience. Apprenticeship vacancies are ideal for people starting out in their career who want to get a qualification at the same time as earning a wage, and for people who already have work experience but want to either upskill or change career.
During the apprenticeship, you will gain valuable real-life workplace experience, plus additional training in soft skills relevant to your job and more industry-specific skills. You will also get paid time off for additional training or study as part of your apprenticeship
On top of a salary, apprentices receive holiday pay and other employee rights and benefits
Applying to an apprenticeship vacancy is like applying to a job.
To apply to an apprenticeship vacancy be an apprentice, you must:
Depending on the level, you may need some previous qualifications, or to have studied a previous apprenticeship (e.g. progressing from a Level 2 to a Level 3). Some employers may also ask for GCSEs (A-C) in English, Maths and Science.
The apprenticeship vacancy will list the salary, however all apprentices must receive at least the legal apprenticeship minimum wage. Many employers choose to pay more.
If you are currently in employment, you can either talk to your employer about using us as an apprenticeship training provider, or you can apply for an apprenticeship job vacancy.
If you are unemployed or you are aged 16+ and looking for your first job, you can apply for an apprenticeship job vacancy
Apprenticeships can vary depending on whether they are full-time or part-time, and can range from 1 to 5 years depending on the level.