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University-Level Course Guide | Higher and Degree Apprenticeships


Overview


An apprenticeship is a job with an accompanying skills development programme designed by employers in the sector. It allows you to gain technical knowledge and real practical experience, along with functional and personal skills required for your immediate job and future career. These are acquired through a mix of learning in the workplace, off-the- job training and the opportunity to practise and embed new skills in a real work context. This broader mix differentiates the apprenticeship experience from other training models.


Apprenticeships are available at intermediate and advanced level, as well as a growing number of higher and degree-level programmes.


Higher and degree apprenticeships were introduced to provide employers with the high-level skills most critical for growth. Developed by employers for employers, higher and degree apprenticeships enable businesses to train more of their employees in the high-level industry-specific skills that are critical for growth in the UK and internationally.


Higher and degree apprenticeships are available at levels 4-7. They combine work with study and may include a work-based, academic or combined qualification relevant to the industry. Levels 4 and 5 are equivalent to a Higher Education Certificate/Diploma or a Foundation Degree, Level 6 is equivalent to a Bachelor’s Degree and Level 7 is equivalent to a Master’s Degree.


“I currently work for four days and have one day at college. Having the opportunity to work while gaining a university-level qualification is a win-win situation for me.” Olly Spear, IT Higher Apprentice


OVER 20,000


people nationally have started a higher apprenticeship since 20131


EMPLOYABLE Employers think that qualified higher apprentices are 25% more employable1


25% MORE


New Higher Apprenticeship in Health Assistant Practitioner


Working in close collaboration with the Northern Devon Healthcare NHS Trust, we are excited to be able to offer this fantastic opportunity to those interested in progressing their career within the health sector. This brand new higher apprenticeship programme will initially be available to those working at North Devon District Hospital, with plans to expand in line with demand in the near future.


We have a long and successful history of working in partnership with North Devon District Hospital, offering unique work experience opportunities through schemes such as the Care Academy and Project SEARCH. We also support the hospital to deliver business admin and medical secretary apprenticeships.


To find out more, email apprenticeships@petroc.ac.uk 1 Source: ICM Research £150,000


Those completing a higher apprenticeship could see increased earning of an


estimated £150,000 over their lifetime1


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