Apprenticeships

Apprenticeships combine real work with training and study. Being an apprentice isn’t the same as being a college or university student. You won’t just study and gain new knowledge as an apprentice, you’ll be putting what you learn straight into practice. Apprentices don’t have to pay tuition fees either.

What is an apprenticeship?

As an apprentice you’ll: 

• train for the workplace 

• get hands-on experience 

• earn a salary and get the same rights as employees, including sick leave and holiday pay 

• spend at least 20% of your working hours training or studying 

• undertake ongoing assessments, including an end-point assessment 

It can take between one and six years to complete an apprenticeship, depending on: 

• the apprenticeship you choose 

• your apprenticeship level 

• your previous experience