What are they like?

What are they like?

Doing an Apprenticeship is just like having a real job. Basically, you’ll work alongside experienced members of staff to learn the exact skills needed for your chosen career, whether that’s hairdressing, cooking or engineering. As well as learning on the job, you’ll go to a college or training provider, usually on a day-release basis, to study towards a nationally recognised qualification, such as an NVQ. This gives you the perfect mix of theory and practical learning.

All Apprenticeships include the following elements:

A competencies qualification which you’ll need to achieve to qualify for your Apprenticeship certificate. This qualification shows that you are competent in performing the skill, trade or occupation your Apprenticeship requires.

A technical knowledge qualification to show you have the necessary technical skills, knowledge and understanding of theoretical concepts as well as knowledge and understanding of the relevant industry and its market.

Either Key Skills (e.g. team-working, problem-solving, communication and using new technology) or Functional Skills to help you achieve a good standard of literacy and numeracy.