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:
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Name
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Level
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Equivalent educational level
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Intermediate
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2
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GCSE
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Advanced
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3
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A level
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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