Apprentices

Apprenticeships

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Do you want to earn while you learn? 

Apprenticeships are a great way to develop your skills and experience on-the-job whilst gaining a recognised qualification and one of the many benefits is, you’ll get paid to do it.  

You will typically spend four days a week in the workplace, learning new skills and developing your experience, with one day a week in the classroom or workshop, learning the knowledge and theory behind your role. 

There are many apprenticeships to choose from across a wide range of industries and they can take one to four years to complete, depending on which level you start at and the type of apprenticeship you choose.  

Stephen Apprentice

Who can be an apprentice?

You can complete an apprenticeship if you are:  

  • 16 or older  
  • not in full-time education
  • live in England
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What are the different apprenticeship levels?

Apprenticeships start from Level 2 through to Level 7, which is equivalent to a full bachelor’s or master’s degree.  

How much can I earn?

Apprentices are entitled to minimum rates of pay. What you earn depends on:  

  • the apprenticeship you’re doing  
  • your employer  
  • your role  
  • your age  
  • what year of an apprenticeship you’re in 

 

As of April 2024, the below national minimum rates apply if you are in the first year of your apprenticeship. This rate increases once you have completed your first year: 

  • Aged 16 -18: A minimum hourly rate of £6.40 
  • Aged 19+:  A minimum hourly rate of £6.40 
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Student Success

Because of my GCSE grades, I was referred towards A Levels and T Levels but I knew I wanted to pursue an apprenticeship. Working on the job as well as studying at College gives me more experience and knowledge of what to expect within the industry. 

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Chelsie
Electrical Installation Apprentice

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