Types and Levels of Apprenticeships

Apprenticeship schemes vary in length, type and level according to the area of work, subject matter and qualifications that can be achieved.

Types of Apprenticeships

Apprenticeship schemes last between 12 months and 4 years and cover a wide range of areas such as:

  • Accounting
  • Business and Administration
  • Construction
  • Communications, Marketing, Creative & Digital Media
  • Customer Service
  • Engineering
  • Equine
  • Facilities Management
  • Heating, Ventilation, Air Conditioning & Refrigeration
  • Horticulture
  • Hospitality & Catering
  • ICT Professionals (also higher)
  • Laboratory Technicians
  • Learning and Development
  • Plumbing
  • Security Systems
  • Sporting Excellence
  • Team Leading and Management
  • Veterinary (Animal Care) and Veterinary Nursing

Levels of Apprenticeships

There are three levels of apprenticeship available:

Intermediate Level 

Apprentices work towards work-based learning qualifications such as an NVQ Level 2, Key Skills and, in most cases, a relevant knowledge-based qualification such as a BTEC. These provide the skills you need for your chosen career and allow entry to an Advanced Apprenticeship.

Advanced Level 

Advanced apprentices work towards work-based learning qualifications such as an NVQ Level 3, Key Skills and, in most cases, a relevant knowledge-based certificate such as a BTEC. To start this programme, the applicant should ideally have five GCSEs (grade C or above) or have completed an Apprenticeship.

Higher Apprenticeships

Higher apprentices work towards work-based learning qualifications such as an NVQ Level 4 and, in some cases, a knowledge-based qualification such as a Foundation degree.

In some cases apprentices can also progress to higher education, including university degrees.

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