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What is an apprenticeship?
Launched in 2017.
Like Apprenticeships, employed-pathway to get a higher qualification.
Level 4 (equivalent to a Higher National Certificate) through to Level 6 Honours Degree. The majority are at L5 Foundation degree.
Off-the-job training for Levels 4 & 5 is provided through the six local FE Colleges and the College of Agriculture (CAFRE)
Three local Universities providing training at Level 6 (UU/QUB/OU)
Length varies………….minimum two years.
Benefits to doing a Higher Level Apprenticeship
By taking part in a Higher Level Apprenticeship, you can gain the skills that employers need and that are relevant to the local economy, therefore improving your prospects of good earnings and sustained employment.
Other benefits include:
Earning while you learn
Achieving professional-level qualifications without paying higher education tuition fees
Increased opportunities for career progression
A clear pathway to achieving ambitions in the workplace
The range of Higher Level Apprenticeships
There are around 40 occupational areas including:
ICT
Construction
Pharmaceutical
Surveying
Engineering
Food and Drink
Healthcare
Cyber Security
Accountancy
Tourism/Hospitality
Institutions that offer Higher Level Apprenticeships
What are the entry requirements?
Vary from Institution to Institution
Employers may have their own additions
18+ years
ALs /BTECs/ L3 Qualification & GSCE Maths & English
Generally September start
Designated link between students and employers of HLA
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