Apprenticeships

Apprenticeships have four different levels:

• Intermediate - equivalent to five GCSE passes at grade A*- C or 9 -4
• Advanced - equivalent to two A-level passes/Level 3 Diploma/International Baccalaureate
• Higher - equivalent to the first stages of higher education, such as a foundation degree.
• Degree - comparable to a Bachelors or Master’s degree.

There are various types of apprenticeships most job sectors offer apprenticeship opportunities in the UK, with a wide range of roles on offer. The standards include:

• Agriculture, Environment and Animal Care apprenticeships in roles such as general farm workers, gardeners, floristry or veterinary nurse.
• Business apprenticeships in roles such as accounting, marketing, people/HR administration, recruitment and sales.
• Construction apprenticeships in roles such as building, plumbing and quantity surveying.
• Engineering apprenticeships in roles such as civil engineering, mechanical engineering and electrical engineering.
• Healthcare apprenticeships in roles such as dental, nursing and youth work, as well as NHS apprenticeships.
• Hospitality and Travel apprenticeships in this sector focus on food and drink preparation and service, as well as a route into travel consultancy.
• IT apprenticeships in roles such as information security and software development.
• Law apprenticeships offered at paralegal, legal executive or solicitor level.
• Media apprenticeships in roles such as journalism, live events, costume design and media make-up.
• Transport & Logistics apprenticeships include vehicle maintenance as well of a wide range of industries employing people to drive vehicles such as rail, road and aviation.

The length of your apprenticeship will depend on a number of aspects, such as the level of the apprenticeship, your chosen sector, employer requirements and your individual ability. The basic framework is below:

Intermediate apprenticeships tend to last between 12 and 18 months

Advanced apprenticeships are usually completed over two years

Higher and degree apprenticeships take three-to-six years to complete depending on the sector you have chosen.

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