Apprenticeships: The Facts – What You Need To Know
It can be a daunting time trying to decide your next step. You might be in the process of wondering what to do after college or, if you’re at uni, maybe you’re considering a change in direction as you may not feel it’s the best choice for you.
If you are looking into apprenticeships, but need more information, then here are some common questions that are asked. You can search for apprenticeships (there are 28,000 live vacancies at any one time) and set up email alerts on gov.uk.
1. What is an apprenticeship?
An apprenticeship is when an individual works and learns at the same time. As an apprentice, you will be working in a real job where you will be employed by a company, have a contract of employment, get paid a salary and be entitled to all of the statutory benefits such as holiday and sick pay.
2. What kind of apprenticeships are there?
There are apprenticeships available at intermediate, advanced, higher and degree levels. These cover more than 1,500 job roles across 170 industries, from Nursing to Graphic Design, Horticulture to Electric Vehicle Engineering, Advertising to Nuclear Decommissioning. Up to 27,000 quality apprenticeship vacancies are available online at any one time at www.gov.uk/apply-apprenticeship advertising real jobs, with real employers paying real salaries.
3. Who is an apprenticeship for?
Apprenticeships can be a suitable option for anyone. Apprenticeships have changed a lot in the past 10 years and sometimes people do not realise the huge range of opportunities that are available. You will probably be surprised to learn that you can achieve a full HND Bachelor’s or Master’s degree with a degree apprenticeship, so it’s worth doing your research to see if you can achieve your career goal by following the apprenticeship pathway.
4. Aren’t apprenticeships just for people who don’t do very well at school?
Not at all. Getting an apprenticeship is all about getting a job and starting your career. Employers want to employ apprentices with the right positive attitude and who are going to work hard, but they also want employees who are going to be able to pick up new skills and learn about their company from scratch. As an apprentice you will be working full time in a real job and studying at the same time, so you will need to be able to balance both parts equally.
5. When can you start an apprenticeship?
You could start an apprenticeship at any age, as long as you are aged 16 and have completed year 11. Apprenticeships start throughout the year and you can be an apprentice at any working age – even in your 30s, 40s etc.
6. Don’t I have to stay in school until I’m 18?
As of 2015, you will be required to stay in Education, Employment or Training - but this includes apprenticeships. An apprenticeship is a real job where you will be employed full time.
7. Do you get a job at the end of the apprenticeship?
Most apprentices do. A survey conducted by the National Apprenticeship Service showed that the majority of apprentices (90%) either stay employed with the employer that they have completed their apprenticeship with, or will go on to find another job with a different employer. Some apprentices decide at the end of their apprenticeship that they want to go on to further study, such as starting a full time degree at university or college.
More information and top tips to follow.
If you are looking into apprenticeships, but need more information, then here are some common questions that are asked. You can search for apprenticeships (there are 28,000 live vacancies at any one time) and set up email alerts on gov.uk.
1. What is an apprenticeship?
An apprenticeship is when an individual works and learns at the same time. As an apprentice, you will be working in a real job where you will be employed by a company, have a contract of employment, get paid a salary and be entitled to all of the statutory benefits such as holiday and sick pay.
2. What kind of apprenticeships are there?
There are apprenticeships available at intermediate, advanced, higher and degree levels. These cover more than 1,500 job roles across 170 industries, from Nursing to Graphic Design, Horticulture to Electric Vehicle Engineering, Advertising to Nuclear Decommissioning. Up to 27,000 quality apprenticeship vacancies are available online at any one time at www.gov.uk/apply-apprenticeship advertising real jobs, with real employers paying real salaries.
3. Who is an apprenticeship for?
Apprenticeships can be a suitable option for anyone. Apprenticeships have changed a lot in the past 10 years and sometimes people do not realise the huge range of opportunities that are available. You will probably be surprised to learn that you can achieve a full HND Bachelor’s or Master’s degree with a degree apprenticeship, so it’s worth doing your research to see if you can achieve your career goal by following the apprenticeship pathway.
4. Aren’t apprenticeships just for people who don’t do very well at school?
Not at all. Getting an apprenticeship is all about getting a job and starting your career. Employers want to employ apprentices with the right positive attitude and who are going to work hard, but they also want employees who are going to be able to pick up new skills and learn about their company from scratch. As an apprentice you will be working full time in a real job and studying at the same time, so you will need to be able to balance both parts equally.
5. When can you start an apprenticeship?
You could start an apprenticeship at any age, as long as you are aged 16 and have completed year 11. Apprenticeships start throughout the year and you can be an apprentice at any working age – even in your 30s, 40s etc.
6. Don’t I have to stay in school until I’m 18?
As of 2015, you will be required to stay in Education, Employment or Training - but this includes apprenticeships. An apprenticeship is a real job where you will be employed full time.
7. Do you get a job at the end of the apprenticeship?
Most apprentices do. A survey conducted by the National Apprenticeship Service showed that the majority of apprentices (90%) either stay employed with the employer that they have completed their apprenticeship with, or will go on to find another job with a different employer. Some apprentices decide at the end of their apprenticeship that they want to go on to further study, such as starting a full time degree at university or college.
More information and top tips to follow.
Hi, ive applied to many apprenticeships, all with deadlines late june to early july. One that i really want says i wont find out until earliest 30th august, by that time all apprenticeships in this field will be gone. Should i reject all offers and risk it or accept one and quit if i get the one i want?
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Hello,
Apprenticeship applications can be a long process with vacancies being open for long periods of time. I would keep your options open and apply for all apprenticeships that you are interested in and then see what happens. You can still turn down an apprenticeship at the end of the process but they can be very difficult to get into so you may not want to put all your eggs in one basket.
Apprenticeship applications can be a long process with vacancies being open for long periods of time. I would keep your options open and apply for all apprenticeships that you are interested in and then see what happens. You can still turn down an apprenticeship at the end of the process but they can be very difficult to get into so you may not want to put all your eggs in one basket.
Original post by Powerik
I started my apprenticeship in November. Some people that I know started it in October. At first I was worried in September that I missed it, but it worked out.
Was it Level 4 and was it advertised after September?
Original post by R11111
Was it Level 4 and was it advertised after September?
It was Level 3. Unfortunately even though I passed my BTEC L3 Extended Diploma in IT, I was told that I need to start from L3 apprenticeship.
I think it was advertised. I just registered with "Just IT" and they started looking for jobs for me. I didn't even look for any vacancies.
Let me know if you have anymore questions.
Original post by Powerik
It was Level 3. Unfortunately even though I passed my BTEC L3 Extended Diploma in IT, I was told that I need to start from L3 apprenticeship.
I think it was advertised. I just registered with "Just IT" and they started looking for jobs for me. I didn't even look for any vacancies.
Let me know if you have anymore questions.
I think it was advertised. I just registered with "Just IT" and they started looking for jobs for me. I didn't even look for any vacancies.
Let me know if you have anymore questions.
Thanks will do hopefully I'll get my grades and enjoy uni
Original post by Apprenticeships Advice
It can be a daunting time trying to decide your next step. You might be in the process of wondering what to do after college or, if you’re at uni, maybe you’re considering a change in direction as you may not feel it’s the best choice for you.
If you are looking into apprenticeships, but need more information, then here are some common questions that are asked. You can search for apprenticeships (there are 28,000 live vacancies at any one time) and set up email alerts on gov.uk.
1. What is an apprenticeship?
An apprenticeship is when an individual works and learns at the same time. As an apprentice, you will be working in a real job where you will be employed by a company, have a contract of employment, get paid a salary and be entitled to all of the statutory benefits such as holiday and sick pay.
2. What kind of apprenticeships are there?
There are apprenticeships available at intermediate, advanced, higher and degree levels. These cover more than 1,500 job roles across 170 industries, from Nursing to Graphic Design, Horticulture to Electric Vehicle Engineering, Advertising to Nuclear Decommissioning. Up to 27,000 quality apprenticeship vacancies are available online at any one time at www.gov.uk/apply-apprenticeship advertising real jobs, with real employers paying real salaries.
3. Who is an apprenticeship for?
Apprenticeships can be a suitable option for anyone. Apprenticeships have changed a lot in the past 10 years and sometimes people do not realise the huge range of opportunities that are available. You will probably be surprised to learn that you can achieve a full HND Bachelor’s or Master’s degree with a degree apprenticeship, so it’s worth doing your research to see if you can achieve your career goal by following the apprenticeship pathway.
4. Aren’t apprenticeships just for people who don’t do very well at school?
Not at all. Getting an apprenticeship is all about getting a job and starting your career. Employers want to employ apprentices with the right positive attitude and who are going to work hard, but they also want employees who are going to be able to pick up new skills and learn about their company from scratch. As an apprentice you will be working full time in a real job and studying at the same time, so you will need to be able to balance both parts equally.
5. When can you start an apprenticeship?
You could start an apprenticeship at any age, as long as you are aged 16 and have completed year 11. Apprenticeships start throughout the year and you can be an apprentice at any working age – even in your 30s, 40s etc.
6. Don’t I have to stay in school until I’m 18?
As of 2015, you will be required to stay in Education, Employment or Training - but this includes apprenticeships. An apprenticeship is a real job where you will be employed full time.
7. Do you get a job at the end of the apprenticeship?
Most apprentices do. A survey conducted by the National Apprenticeship Service showed that the majority of apprentices (90%) either stay employed with the employer that they have completed their apprenticeship with, or will go on to find another job with a different employer. Some apprentices decide at the end of their apprenticeship that they want to go on to further study, such as starting a full time degree at university or college.
More information and top tips to follow.
If you are looking into apprenticeships, but need more information, then here are some common questions that are asked. You can search for apprenticeships (there are 28,000 live vacancies at any one time) and set up email alerts on gov.uk.
1. What is an apprenticeship?
An apprenticeship is when an individual works and learns at the same time. As an apprentice, you will be working in a real job where you will be employed by a company, have a contract of employment, get paid a salary and be entitled to all of the statutory benefits such as holiday and sick pay.
2. What kind of apprenticeships are there?
There are apprenticeships available at intermediate, advanced, higher and degree levels. These cover more than 1,500 job roles across 170 industries, from Nursing to Graphic Design, Horticulture to Electric Vehicle Engineering, Advertising to Nuclear Decommissioning. Up to 27,000 quality apprenticeship vacancies are available online at any one time at www.gov.uk/apply-apprenticeship advertising real jobs, with real employers paying real salaries.
3. Who is an apprenticeship for?
Apprenticeships can be a suitable option for anyone. Apprenticeships have changed a lot in the past 10 years and sometimes people do not realise the huge range of opportunities that are available. You will probably be surprised to learn that you can achieve a full HND Bachelor’s or Master’s degree with a degree apprenticeship, so it’s worth doing your research to see if you can achieve your career goal by following the apprenticeship pathway.
4. Aren’t apprenticeships just for people who don’t do very well at school?
Not at all. Getting an apprenticeship is all about getting a job and starting your career. Employers want to employ apprentices with the right positive attitude and who are going to work hard, but they also want employees who are going to be able to pick up new skills and learn about their company from scratch. As an apprentice you will be working full time in a real job and studying at the same time, so you will need to be able to balance both parts equally.
5. When can you start an apprenticeship?
You could start an apprenticeship at any age, as long as you are aged 16 and have completed year 11. Apprenticeships start throughout the year and you can be an apprentice at any working age – even in your 30s, 40s etc.
6. Don’t I have to stay in school until I’m 18?
As of 2015, you will be required to stay in Education, Employment or Training - but this includes apprenticeships. An apprenticeship is a real job where you will be employed full time.
7. Do you get a job at the end of the apprenticeship?
Most apprentices do. A survey conducted by the National Apprenticeship Service showed that the majority of apprentices (90%) either stay employed with the employer that they have completed their apprenticeship with, or will go on to find another job with a different employer. Some apprentices decide at the end of their apprenticeship that they want to go on to further study, such as starting a full time degree at university or college.
More information and top tips to follow.
Is it possible to get into a childcare apprenticeship with no experience/qualifications? I would be willing to learn everything from scratch and be taught up to the standard that they would require of me.
Original post by Nimsy
Is it possible to get into a childcare apprenticeship with no experience/qualifications? I would be willing to learn everything from scratch and be taught up to the standard that they would require of me.
Hi there,
Yes there are many Childcare apprenticeships available on the Find and Apprenticeship vacancy search site:
https://www.findapprenticeship.service.gov.uk/apprenticeshipsearch
Enter your location, level you are looking for and you're away!
Many of them only require GCSE's, if that. Most of the vacancies seem to want you to have an interest and passion in the job role.
Hope this helps and good luck!
Can I progress to a Level 6 civil engineering apprentice with a Level 3 BTEC extended diploma in engineering? Or would i have to maybe do a HND/HNC?
Original post by thestudent33
Can I progress to a Level 6 civil engineering apprentice with a Level 3 BTEC extended diploma in engineering? Or would i have to maybe do a HND/HNC?
Hi Yes you can, have a look on the Ucas tarriff system and see if your projected results will be enough. Apart from the chosen few higher universities which only accept A-level but if you have the equivilent ucas points you should be fine. Last time I checkeda result of D*D*D* in extended diploma is the same amount of UCAS points as A*A*A* so don't think your BTEC is not worthy!
I'm finishing my level 3 apprenticeship then onto degree in civil engineering. However some universties have the requirement of completing the Maths units for instance I have to do both the maths and further maths units with Merit or above. It's not going to be as long winded as a-level maths as its only 2 units over two years, however the Unis want to make sure you can grasp the maths which is used.
hope this helps any other questions let me know
Original post by Anthonyharrison_
Hi Yes you can, have a look on the Ucas tarriff system and see if your projected results will be enough. Apart from the chosen few higher universities which only accept A-level but if you have the equivilent ucas points you should be fine. Last time I checkeda result of D*D*D* in extended diploma is the same amount of UCAS points as A*A*A* so don't think your BTEC is not worthy!
I'm finishing my level 3 apprenticeship then onto degree in civil engineering. However some universties have the requirement of completing the Maths units for instance I have to do both the maths and further maths units with Merit or above. It's not going to be as long winded as a-level maths as its only 2 units over two years, however the Unis want to make sure you can grasp the maths which is used.
hope this helps any other questions let me know
I'm finishing my level 3 apprenticeship then onto degree in civil engineering. However some universties have the requirement of completing the Maths units for instance I have to do both the maths and further maths units with Merit or above. It's not going to be as long winded as a-level maths as its only 2 units over two years, however the Unis want to make sure you can grasp the maths which is used.
hope this helps any other questions let me know
Thanks for the info!
However I am more interested in taking a degree apprenticeship instead of going to university. Would my BTEC still be enough or would I as I mentioned earlier, have to do a foundation degree/HND/HNC?
Original post by thestudent33
Thanks for the info!
However I am more interested in taking a degree apprenticeship instead of going to university. Would my BTEC still be enough or would I as I mentioned earlier, have to do a foundation degree/HND/HNC?
However I am more interested in taking a degree apprenticeship instead of going to university. Would my BTEC still be enough or would I as I mentioned earlier, have to do a foundation degree/HND/HNC?
It really depends on which university, make sure you look into the entry requirments. It should state how many UCAS points are neccessary and if the BTEC will be accepted. I would look into the unviersities own entry requirments as some will accept btecs and others will review your btec if it is equivalent. Where as others will state you need a HNC.
The course will usually be first year - level 4, second year - level 5, third year - level 6. This is why individuals with HND can do a booster and jump straight into a final year as they've already completed a qualification at the required level.
Original post by Apprenticeships Advice
It can be a daunting time trying to decide your next step. You might be in the process of wondering what to do after college or, if you’re at uni, maybe you’re considering a change in direction as you may not feel it’s the best choice for you.
If you are looking into apprenticeships, but need more information, then here are some common questions that are asked. You can search for apprenticeships (there are 28,000 live vacancies at any one time) and set up email alerts on gov.uk.
1. What is an apprenticeship?
An apprenticeship is when an individual works and learns at the same time. As an apprentice, you will be working in a real job where you will be employed by a company, have a contract of employment, get paid a salary and be entitled to all of the statutory benefits such as holiday and sick pay.
2. What kind of apprenticeships are there?
There are apprenticeships available at intermediate, advanced, higher and degree levels. These cover more than 1,500 job roles across 170 industries, from Nursing to Graphic Design, Horticulture to Electric Vehicle Engineering, Advertising to Nuclear Decommissioning. Up to 27,000 quality apprenticeship vacancies are available online at any one time at www.gov.uk/apply-apprenticeship advertising real jobs, with real employers paying real salaries.
3. Who is an apprenticeship for?
Apprenticeships can be a suitable option for anyone. Apprenticeships have changed a lot in the past 10 years and sometimes people do not realise the huge range of opportunities that are available. You will probably be surprised to learn that you can achieve a full HND Bachelor’s or Master’s degree with a degree apprenticeship, so it’s worth doing your research to see if you can achieve your career goal by following the apprenticeship pathway.
4. Aren’t apprenticeships just for people who don’t do very well at school?
Not at all. Getting an apprenticeship is all about getting a job and starting your career. Employers want to employ apprentices with the right positive attitude and who are going to work hard, but they also want employees who are going to be able to pick up new skills and learn about their company from scratch. As an apprentice you will be working full time in a real job and studying at the same time, so you will need to be able to balance both parts equally.
5. When can you start an apprenticeship?
You could start an apprenticeship at any age, as long as you are aged 16 and have completed year 11. Apprenticeships start throughout the year and you can be an apprentice at any working age – even in your 30s, 40s etc.
6. Don’t I have to stay in school until I’m 18?
As of 2015, you will be required to stay in Education, Employment or Training - but this includes apprenticeships. An apprenticeship is a real job where you will be employed full time.
7. Do you get a job at the end of the apprenticeship?
Most apprentices do. A survey conducted by the National Apprenticeship Service showed that the majority of apprentices (90%) either stay employed with the employer that they have completed their apprenticeship with, or will go on to find another job with a different employer. Some apprentices decide at the end of their apprenticeship that they want to go on to further study, such as starting a full time degree at university or college.
More information and top tips to follow.
If you are looking into apprenticeships, but need more information, then here are some common questions that are asked. You can search for apprenticeships (there are 28,000 live vacancies at any one time) and set up email alerts on gov.uk.
1. What is an apprenticeship?
An apprenticeship is when an individual works and learns at the same time. As an apprentice, you will be working in a real job where you will be employed by a company, have a contract of employment, get paid a salary and be entitled to all of the statutory benefits such as holiday and sick pay.
2. What kind of apprenticeships are there?
There are apprenticeships available at intermediate, advanced, higher and degree levels. These cover more than 1,500 job roles across 170 industries, from Nursing to Graphic Design, Horticulture to Electric Vehicle Engineering, Advertising to Nuclear Decommissioning. Up to 27,000 quality apprenticeship vacancies are available online at any one time at www.gov.uk/apply-apprenticeship advertising real jobs, with real employers paying real salaries.
3. Who is an apprenticeship for?
Apprenticeships can be a suitable option for anyone. Apprenticeships have changed a lot in the past 10 years and sometimes people do not realise the huge range of opportunities that are available. You will probably be surprised to learn that you can achieve a full HND Bachelor’s or Master’s degree with a degree apprenticeship, so it’s worth doing your research to see if you can achieve your career goal by following the apprenticeship pathway.
4. Aren’t apprenticeships just for people who don’t do very well at school?
Not at all. Getting an apprenticeship is all about getting a job and starting your career. Employers want to employ apprentices with the right positive attitude and who are going to work hard, but they also want employees who are going to be able to pick up new skills and learn about their company from scratch. As an apprentice you will be working full time in a real job and studying at the same time, so you will need to be able to balance both parts equally.
5. When can you start an apprenticeship?
You could start an apprenticeship at any age, as long as you are aged 16 and have completed year 11. Apprenticeships start throughout the year and you can be an apprentice at any working age – even in your 30s, 40s etc.
6. Don’t I have to stay in school until I’m 18?
As of 2015, you will be required to stay in Education, Employment or Training - but this includes apprenticeships. An apprenticeship is a real job where you will be employed full time.
7. Do you get a job at the end of the apprenticeship?
Most apprentices do. A survey conducted by the National Apprenticeship Service showed that the majority of apprentices (90%) either stay employed with the employer that they have completed their apprenticeship with, or will go on to find another job with a different employer. Some apprentices decide at the end of their apprenticeship that they want to go on to further study, such as starting a full time degree at university or college.
More information and top tips to follow.
hi i have just left school and i wnat to do an pharmacy apprenticship but during the covid 19 pandemic it is hard to find a place plus have u got any advice
Original post by Apprenticeships Advice
It can be a daunting time trying to decide your next step. You might be in the process of wondering what to do after college or, if you’re at uni, maybe you’re considering a change in direction as you may not feel it’s the best choice for you.
If you are looking into apprenticeships, but need more information, then here are some common questions that are asked. You can search for apprenticeships (there are 28,000 live vacancies at any one time) and set up email alerts on gov.uk.
1. What is an apprenticeship?
An apprenticeship is when an individual works and learns at the same time. As an apprentice, you will be working in a real job where you will be employed by a company, have a contract of employment, get paid a salary and be entitled to all of the statutory benefits such as holiday and sick pay.
2. What kind of apprenticeships are there?
There are apprenticeships available at intermediate, advanced, higher and degree levels. These cover more than 1,500 job roles across 170 industries, from Nursing to Graphic Design, Horticulture to Electric Vehicle Engineering, Advertising to Nuclear Decommissioning. Up to 27,000 quality apprenticeship vacancies are available online at any one time at www.gov.uk/apply-apprenticeship advertising real jobs, with real employers paying real salaries.
3. Who is an apprenticeship for?
Apprenticeships can be a suitable option for anyone. Apprenticeships have changed a lot in the past 10 years and sometimes people do not realise the huge range of opportunities that are available. You will probably be surprised to learn that you can achieve a full HND Bachelor’s or Master’s degree with a degree apprenticeship, so it’s worth doing your research to see if you can achieve your career goal by following the apprenticeship pathway.
4. Aren’t apprenticeships just for people who don’t do very well at school?
Not at all. Getting an apprenticeship is all about getting a job and starting your career. Employers want to employ apprentices with the right positive attitude and who are going to work hard, but they also want employees who are going to be able to pick up new skills and learn about their company from scratch. As an apprentice you will be working full time in a real job and studying at the same time, so you will need to be able to balance both parts equally.
5. When can you start an apprenticeship?
You could start an apprenticeship at any age, as long as you are aged 16 and have completed year 11. Apprenticeships start throughout the year and you can be an apprentice at any working age – even in your 30s, 40s etc.
6. Don’t I have to stay in school until I’m 18?
As of 2015, you will be required to stay in Education, Employment or Training - but this includes apprenticeships. An apprenticeship is a real job where you will be employed full time.
7. Do you get a job at the end of the apprenticeship?
Most apprentices do. A survey conducted by the National Apprenticeship Service showed that the majority of apprentices (90%) either stay employed with the employer that they have completed their apprenticeship with, or will go on to find another job with a different employer. Some apprentices decide at the end of their apprenticeship that they want to go on to further study, such as starting a full time degree at university or college.
More information and top tips to follow.
If you are looking into apprenticeships, but need more information, then here are some common questions that are asked. You can search for apprenticeships (there are 28,000 live vacancies at any one time) and set up email alerts on gov.uk.
1. What is an apprenticeship?
An apprenticeship is when an individual works and learns at the same time. As an apprentice, you will be working in a real job where you will be employed by a company, have a contract of employment, get paid a salary and be entitled to all of the statutory benefits such as holiday and sick pay.
2. What kind of apprenticeships are there?
There are apprenticeships available at intermediate, advanced, higher and degree levels. These cover more than 1,500 job roles across 170 industries, from Nursing to Graphic Design, Horticulture to Electric Vehicle Engineering, Advertising to Nuclear Decommissioning. Up to 27,000 quality apprenticeship vacancies are available online at any one time at www.gov.uk/apply-apprenticeship advertising real jobs, with real employers paying real salaries.
3. Who is an apprenticeship for?
Apprenticeships can be a suitable option for anyone. Apprenticeships have changed a lot in the past 10 years and sometimes people do not realise the huge range of opportunities that are available. You will probably be surprised to learn that you can achieve a full HND Bachelor’s or Master’s degree with a degree apprenticeship, so it’s worth doing your research to see if you can achieve your career goal by following the apprenticeship pathway.
4. Aren’t apprenticeships just for people who don’t do very well at school?
Not at all. Getting an apprenticeship is all about getting a job and starting your career. Employers want to employ apprentices with the right positive attitude and who are going to work hard, but they also want employees who are going to be able to pick up new skills and learn about their company from scratch. As an apprentice you will be working full time in a real job and studying at the same time, so you will need to be able to balance both parts equally.
5. When can you start an apprenticeship?
You could start an apprenticeship at any age, as long as you are aged 16 and have completed year 11. Apprenticeships start throughout the year and you can be an apprentice at any working age – even in your 30s, 40s etc.
6. Don’t I have to stay in school until I’m 18?
As of 2015, you will be required to stay in Education, Employment or Training - but this includes apprenticeships. An apprenticeship is a real job where you will be employed full time.
7. Do you get a job at the end of the apprenticeship?
Most apprentices do. A survey conducted by the National Apprenticeship Service showed that the majority of apprentices (90%) either stay employed with the employer that they have completed their apprenticeship with, or will go on to find another job with a different employer. Some apprentices decide at the end of their apprenticeship that they want to go on to further study, such as starting a full time degree at university or college.
More information and top tips to follow.
Do I need Indefinite Leave to Remain to doing an computer science degree apprenticeship with Pwc (or anyone company in general) as an International student that has been living in the UK since 2022 (I'm doing my A Levels and I will finish in 2025 which will make it 3 years - becuase I heard that some universities require you to have stayed in the UK for more than three years) and do all GCSE grades matter or only Maths and English?
hey just posted this on a forum but if anyone wants to give it a read then im posting it here as i couldnt reccommend it enough:
heyyy so sorry i have only just seen this! don't know if you are still looking but heres my advice and for any others too who want it.
best decision i have ever made. I am two months in and dont get me wrong, it is hard work but i wouldnt change it for the world. i work 8.30-5 everyday which was an adjustment after the long summer after a-levels but after a couple weeks you get used to it. invest in a good alarm tho and put it on the other side of your room so that you are forced to get out of bed. i have learnt that if i put it on snooze, i will fall back to sleep and be very, very late to work (defo not speaking from experience).
august 2023 i received my a level results and september 2023 i moved to london to start an aseptic pharmacy apprenticeship
every work place is different and manages apprentices differently, but speaking from my experience - it is very 'hand-held', which is amazing. whenever i feel stuck on a college project, my manager will book a meeting with me and we will go through it together; it feels like a one-to-one tutor. i paid for a tutor during my a-levels and it was 40 quid for the hour. I am literally getting paid to learn. its amazing. this is something you will not get at uni, if you struggle academically but still want to strive and achieve, an apprenticeship is excellent choice.
my company has a good wellbeing support scheme, and people to go to when you are struggling and they will asist you. when you are researching an apprenticeship, look into this - it will often demonstrate how good a company will manage you. i attend college every thursday online, and my workplace has a study suite where i can do this. I have to go in on this day, but loads of companys let you do it from home too which is good.
my company isn't a massive company compared to some (i think i am one out of about 7 apprentices) and there are only two of us in the pharmacy department. but I know some larger companys who employ a large number of apprentices (like amazon or natwest etc) they run amazing events and socials to get to know other apprentices in the same position. this is worth reseraching too. that is one slightly tricky thing about my work - i am by FAR the youngest there so not that social but this is why i decided to live in student accom.
private student accomodation is great if you want to start an apprenticeship in a city where you dont know anyone and if you are smart, you can sneak in. apprentices are technically classed as 'full time students' and lots of companys like IQ and unite students accept this. so i live with all university students, so on weekends i live the uni lifestyle, and its great. getting the balance is important and this way is a good way to meet young people in the city.
my actual job consists of me working with top pharmacists and pharmacy techs, in the aseptic unit of a private hospital. i compound bespoke chemotherapy. so no turning up to work hungover as i need to be on form, so i dont live uni lifestyle with my mates of weekdays but i dont mind - im earning instead of being in debt
i wouldnt reccommend moving away from home for an apprenticeship if the pay is below 20K (25K in london). budgeting is my best friend right now. if anyone in london wants to meet for a coffee for more advice THEY ARE MORE THAN WELCOME TO MSG ME my insta is flo.dawson
anyway thanks for reading xoxoxoxox dont go uni xoxoxoxox
heyyy so sorry i have only just seen this! don't know if you are still looking but heres my advice and for any others too who want it.
best decision i have ever made. I am two months in and dont get me wrong, it is hard work but i wouldnt change it for the world. i work 8.30-5 everyday which was an adjustment after the long summer after a-levels but after a couple weeks you get used to it. invest in a good alarm tho and put it on the other side of your room so that you are forced to get out of bed. i have learnt that if i put it on snooze, i will fall back to sleep and be very, very late to work (defo not speaking from experience).
august 2023 i received my a level results and september 2023 i moved to london to start an aseptic pharmacy apprenticeship
every work place is different and manages apprentices differently, but speaking from my experience - it is very 'hand-held', which is amazing. whenever i feel stuck on a college project, my manager will book a meeting with me and we will go through it together; it feels like a one-to-one tutor. i paid for a tutor during my a-levels and it was 40 quid for the hour. I am literally getting paid to learn. its amazing. this is something you will not get at uni, if you struggle academically but still want to strive and achieve, an apprenticeship is excellent choice.
my company has a good wellbeing support scheme, and people to go to when you are struggling and they will asist you. when you are researching an apprenticeship, look into this - it will often demonstrate how good a company will manage you. i attend college every thursday online, and my workplace has a study suite where i can do this. I have to go in on this day, but loads of companys let you do it from home too which is good.
my company isn't a massive company compared to some (i think i am one out of about 7 apprentices) and there are only two of us in the pharmacy department. but I know some larger companys who employ a large number of apprentices (like amazon or natwest etc) they run amazing events and socials to get to know other apprentices in the same position. this is worth reseraching too. that is one slightly tricky thing about my work - i am by FAR the youngest there so not that social but this is why i decided to live in student accom.
private student accomodation is great if you want to start an apprenticeship in a city where you dont know anyone and if you are smart, you can sneak in. apprentices are technically classed as 'full time students' and lots of companys like IQ and unite students accept this. so i live with all university students, so on weekends i live the uni lifestyle, and its great. getting the balance is important and this way is a good way to meet young people in the city.
my actual job consists of me working with top pharmacists and pharmacy techs, in the aseptic unit of a private hospital. i compound bespoke chemotherapy. so no turning up to work hungover as i need to be on form, so i dont live uni lifestyle with my mates of weekdays but i dont mind - im earning instead of being in debt
i wouldnt reccommend moving away from home for an apprenticeship if the pay is below 20K (25K in london). budgeting is my best friend right now. if anyone in london wants to meet for a coffee for more advice THEY ARE MORE THAN WELCOME TO MSG ME my insta is flo.dawson
anyway thanks for reading xoxoxoxox dont go uni xoxoxoxox
One key fact to be aware of when considering an apprenticeship is completion rates.
Overall only around 54% of starters complete their apprenticeship and qualify - that's lower (51%) for Intermediate apprenticeships and Higher apprenticeships (53%) and higher for Advanced apprenticeships (55%).
Asking the course provider and the employer about their completion rates and finding out as much as possible before starting an apprenticeship is key to making sure you're not a drop out
Overall only around 54% of starters complete their apprenticeship and qualify - that's lower (51%) for Intermediate apprenticeships and Higher apprenticeships (53%) and higher for Advanced apprenticeships (55%).
Asking the course provider and the employer about their completion rates and finding out as much as possible before starting an apprenticeship is key to making sure you're not a drop out
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hey just posted this on a forum but if anyone wants to give it a read then im posting it here as i couldnt reccommend it enough:
heyyy so sorry i have only just seen this! don't know if you are still looking but heres my advice and for any others too who want it.
best decision i have ever made. I am two months in and dont get me wrong, it is hard work but i wouldnt change it for the world. i work 8.30-5 everyday which was an adjustment after the long summer after a-levels but after a couple weeks you get used to it. invest in a good alarm tho and put it on the other side of your room so that you are forced to get out of bed. i have learnt that if i put it on snooze, i will fall back to sleep and be very, very late to work (defo not speaking from experience).
august 2023 i received my a level results and september 2023 i moved to london to start an aseptic pharmacy apprenticeship
every work place is different and manages apprentices differently, but speaking from my experience - it is very 'hand-held', which is amazing. whenever i feel stuck on a college project, my manager will book a meeting with me and we will go through it together; it feels like a one-to-one tutor. i paid for a tutor during my a-levels and it was 40 quid for the hour. I am literally getting paid to learn. its amazing. this is something you will not get at uni, if you struggle academically but still want to strive and achieve, an apprenticeship is excellent choice.
my company has a good wellbeing support scheme, and people to go to when you are struggling and they will asist you. when you are researching an apprenticeship, look into this - it will often demonstrate how good a company will manage you. i attend college every thursday online, and my workplace has a study suite where i can do this. I have to go in on this day, but loads of companys let you do it from home too which is good.
my company isn't a massive company compared to some (i think i am one out of about 7 apprentices) and there are only two of us in the pharmacy department. but I know some larger companys who employ a large number of apprentices (like amazon or natwest etc) they run amazing events and socials to get to know other apprentices in the same position. this is worth reseraching too. that is one slightly tricky thing about my work - i am by FAR the youngest there so not that social but this is why i decided to live in student accom.
private student accomodation is great if you want to start an apprenticeship in a city where you dont know anyone and if you are smart, you can sneak in. apprentices are technically classed as 'full time students' and lots of companys like IQ and unite students accept this. so i live with all university students, so on weekends i live the uni lifestyle, and its great. getting the balance is important and this way is a good way to meet young people in the city.
my actual job consists of me working with top pharmacists and pharmacy techs, in the aseptic unit of a private hospital. i compound bespoke chemotherapy. so no turning up to work hungover as i need to be on form, so i dont live uni lifestyle with my mates of weekdays but i dont mind - im earning instead of being in debt
i wouldnt reccommend moving away from home for an apprenticeship if the pay is below 20K (25K in london). budgeting is my best friend right now. if anyone in london wants to meet for a coffee for more advice THEY ARE MORE THAN WELCOME TO MSG ME my insta is flo.dawson
anyway thanks for reading xoxoxoxox dont go uni xoxoxoxox
heyyy so sorry i have only just seen this! don't know if you are still looking but heres my advice and for any others too who want it.
best decision i have ever made. I am two months in and dont get me wrong, it is hard work but i wouldnt change it for the world. i work 8.30-5 everyday which was an adjustment after the long summer after a-levels but after a couple weeks you get used to it. invest in a good alarm tho and put it on the other side of your room so that you are forced to get out of bed. i have learnt that if i put it on snooze, i will fall back to sleep and be very, very late to work (defo not speaking from experience).
august 2023 i received my a level results and september 2023 i moved to london to start an aseptic pharmacy apprenticeship
every work place is different and manages apprentices differently, but speaking from my experience - it is very 'hand-held', which is amazing. whenever i feel stuck on a college project, my manager will book a meeting with me and we will go through it together; it feels like a one-to-one tutor. i paid for a tutor during my a-levels and it was 40 quid for the hour. I am literally getting paid to learn. its amazing. this is something you will not get at uni, if you struggle academically but still want to strive and achieve, an apprenticeship is excellent choice.
my company has a good wellbeing support scheme, and people to go to when you are struggling and they will asist you. when you are researching an apprenticeship, look into this - it will often demonstrate how good a company will manage you. i attend college every thursday online, and my workplace has a study suite where i can do this. I have to go in on this day, but loads of companys let you do it from home too which is good.
my company isn't a massive company compared to some (i think i am one out of about 7 apprentices) and there are only two of us in the pharmacy department. but I know some larger companys who employ a large number of apprentices (like amazon or natwest etc) they run amazing events and socials to get to know other apprentices in the same position. this is worth reseraching too. that is one slightly tricky thing about my work - i am by FAR the youngest there so not that social but this is why i decided to live in student accom.
private student accomodation is great if you want to start an apprenticeship in a city where you dont know anyone and if you are smart, you can sneak in. apprentices are technically classed as 'full time students' and lots of companys like IQ and unite students accept this. so i live with all university students, so on weekends i live the uni lifestyle, and its great. getting the balance is important and this way is a good way to meet young people in the city.
my actual job consists of me working with top pharmacists and pharmacy techs, in the aseptic unit of a private hospital. i compound bespoke chemotherapy. so no turning up to work hungover as i need to be on form, so i dont live uni lifestyle with my mates of weekdays but i dont mind - im earning instead of being in debt
i wouldnt reccommend moving away from home for an apprenticeship if the pay is below 20K (25K in london). budgeting is my best friend right now. if anyone in london wants to meet for a coffee for more advice THEY ARE MORE THAN WELCOME TO MSG ME my insta is flo.dawson
anyway thanks for reading xoxoxoxox dont go uni xoxoxoxox
Can you please speak a bit more about budgeting, how to go about it, what your budgeting roughly looks like for food etc.
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