Apprenticeships
An apprenticeship is an opportunity to work and study at the same time. Apprentices spend time doing on-the-job training as well as working towards a qualification. They get paid a salary and are part of a team, just like a standard employee, but also get dedicated study time throughout the week.
Qualifications vary from the equivalent to GCSEs, to a master’s degree level. There are different types and levels of apprenticeships depending on where you live within the UK. Each level of apprenticeship will have different entry requirements. Applying for an apprenticeship is just like applying for a normal job and they are available to everyone over the age of 16.
There are 3 key components to an Apprenticeship:
- Competence Qualification (NVQ): test and assess ability in the workplace
- Knowledge Qualification (Technical Certificate)
- Transferable Skills (English/Maths/ICT)
How to find an apprenticeship
- UCAS has developed a range of information and resources to help and support prospective apprentices while you decide if an apprenticeship is the right route for you: Discover Apprenticeships You can search for opportunities here: Search Apprenticeships and graduate jobs By creating a UCAS account you can also specify that you want to receive alerts for apprenticeships as they are released.
- Check out Gov.uk Find an apprenticeship
- Amazing Apprenticeships is a great website for apprenticeship resources. They have a step-by-step guide to applying to apprenticeships.
- Search online for opportunities in your region using LinkedIn or job sites such as Indeed, Reed, Total Jobs and Careermap.
- Check out local colleges in your area to see what apprenticeship programmes they are providing. These include Gloucestershire College and Weston College.
- Regional apprenticeship service providers for example: West of England,
Somerset
Degree apprenticeships
Details on degree apprenticeships are provided on the UCAS site.
Here are some examples and where to find them:
- UWE Bristol current higher and degree apprenticeships
- Gloucestershire College Cyber Security Degree Apprenticeships
- University Centre Weston Digital and Technology Solutions Degree Apprenticeship
- The CyberFirst University Bursary and Degree Apprenticeship Scheme
- Degree apprenticeships
Entry requirements will be set by the employers, but they are likely to include three A Levels including maths, or other relevant qualifications or experience.
