Apprenticeships are designed to help you to gain hands-on experience within almost any industry. You learn new practical skills while earning a qualification and receiving a living wage. They take one to five years to complete and are open to anyone over the age of 16. There are three types of apprenticeships and they all require different levels of qualifications
Apprenticeships have the following equivalent educational levels:
Level 2
Equivalent Level
GCSE
Level 3
Equivalent Level
A Levels
Level 4, 5, 6 & 7
Equivalent Level
Foundation Degree and above
Level 6 & 7
Equivalent Level
Bachelor or Masters Degree
Year | 23 and over | 21 to 22 | 18-20 | Under 18 | Apprentice |
April 2023 | £10.42 | £10.18 | £7.49 | £5.28 | £5.28 |
There around 17,000 apprenticeships advertised in the UK every day in more than 170 industries, including aerospace, finance and fashion. The best approach to find one is to do your research, see useful resources below 👇