APPRENTICESHIPS
If you want the chance to combine practical, on-the-job training with your studies and have an income at the same time, then an apprenticeship might be the right choice for you. They are open to anyone in England, over the age of 16, and entry requirements vary depending on the type of job and level of qualification you are applying for. During your time as an apprentice, your practical training, and your pay, are provided by your employer, whilst your studies are overseen by a college, training organisation or university. Apprenticeships take between one and five years to complete and your studies at college or university can either be completed in one block of time or be incorporated into your working week.
Each apprenticeship is the equivalent of the following other qualifications:
Intermediate Level 2......... 5 GCSE passes at grades 9 to 4 Advanced Level 3............. 2 A Level passes Higher Level 4,5,6 and 7...... Foundation degree and above Degree Level 6 and 7.......... Bachelor ' s or master ' s degree
Level 3( Advanced apprenticeships) now award UCAS points and can be used for university applications. You can check with the university Admissions Team what results they would accept.
To get more detailed information on apprenticeships including the minimum wage, view the links below:
https:// www. gov. uk / apply-apprenticeship https:// www. apprenticeships. gov. uk /
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