What are they? There are currently four levels of apprenticeship. First is intermediate, followed
by advanced, higher and degree apprenticeships. It’s possible to complete a level of apprenticeship and gain entry to the next one above if so desired.
Intermediate apprenticeships (Level 2) Employers may ask for at least two or more GCSE grades (9-4) or equivalent.
For some intermediate apprenticeships, you might not need any formal qualifications, but may, if you’ve no English and maths at GCSE, need to sit tests that show you possess a certain level of numeracy and literacy.
What do I get? Qualifications gained are not inconsiderable! They include a Level 2
competence qualification, a functional skills qualification and a relevant knowledge-based qualification. All of which is considered equivalent to five GCSEs grades at 9-4. In addition, you might also work towards a BTEC, GCSE, or City & Guilds qualification. On completion, you’re eligible to move on to an advanced apprenticeship.
Advanced apprenticeship Generally lasting around 24 months – although can be longer or shorter – this
is the second most popular apprenticeship after intermediate. Companies might run their programme in partnership with a training
provider (such as a college), so you’ll split your time between working at the company and attending college, or the employer may run it through in-house training sessions. Generally, to be eligible to embark on on an advanced apprenticeship, you need either to have completed an intermediate apprenticeship already or otherwise hold a certain number of GCSEs (or equivalent).
What do I get? You’ll come across the phrase ‘earn while you learn’ a lot. It’s a neat way
of summing up the benefit of apprenticeships. The combination of paid employment, some work-based learning, developing functional skills (the job you’re training in) and, in most cases, a relevant knowledge-based qualification, is to two A level passes! On completion, you are eligible to move on to the higher apprenticeship programme.
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