Apprenticeships

What is an apprenticeship?

Apprenticeships combine practical training in a job with study.

As an apprentice you will:

  • work alongside experienced staff
  • gain job-specific skills
  • earn a wage and get holiday pay
  • get time for study related to your job role (usually one day a week)
  • some apprenticeships can also give you an extra qualification

Levels of apprenticeship

Apprenticeships have equivalent educational levels:

Name

Level

Equivalent educational level

Intermediate

2

GCSE

Advanced

3

A level

Who can apply for an apprenticeship?

You can apply for an apprenticeship while you’re still at school. To start one, you must be:

  • 16 or over by the end of the summer holidays
  • living in England
  • not in full-time education

The National Careers Service has advice on writing applications and what to do at interviews.

You can find additional information about apprenticeships available in your area here.

A Parents Guides to Apprenticeships – fact sheet

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