Apprenticeships
Apprenticeships give you the chance to learn and gain a nationally recognised qualification whilst earning a wage. Most of the training is delivered in the workplace alongside experienced staff to gain job-specific skills.
The rest of the training will be given by your training organisation; either in the workplace, day release to a college or training provider or via e-learning. An Apprenticeship can take between one and five years to complete depending on the level of qualification.
All Apprentices are entitled to the National Minimum Wage and many employers pay significantly more. The current minimum wage rate for an Apprentice is £6.40 per hour. This rate applies to Apprentices aged 16 to 18 and those aged 19 or over, who are in their first year.
Your current skills and qualifications will form the starting point for your Apprenticeship journey. Learners starting on an Intermediate Apprenticeship Level 2 can progress onto an Advanced Apprenticeship level 3. Some learners, depending on qualifications will commence the programme at Level 3 and then they can progress onto a Higher Apprenticeship.
Key Benefits:
- Earn a wage
- Paid holidays
- Learn job specific skills
- Full support whilst training
- Gain a nationally recognised qualification
- Enjoy great career prospects
There are plenty of options on completing an Apprenticeship programme to enter skilled employment and further training or to progress onto a Higher Apprenticeship either part time or full time.
INTERMEDIATE APPRENTICESHIP
LEVEL 2
EQUIVALENT TO 5 GCSE PASSES AT GRADE 9-4
ADVANCED APPRENTICESHIP
LEVEL 3
EQUIVALENT TO 2 A LEVEL PASSES / LEVEL 3 DIPLOMA / INTERNATIONAL BACCALAUREATE
HIGHER
APPRENTICESHIP
LEVEL 4, 5
EQUIVALENT TO A HIGHER EDUCATION CERTIFICATION, HIGHER EDUCATION DIPLOMA OR A FOUNDATION DEGREE
DEGREE APPRENTICESHIP
LEVEL 6 AND 7
EQUIVALENT TO A BACHELOR’S OR MASTER’S DEGREE
An apprenticeship takes between one and five years to complete. The duration of an apprenticeship depends on age, prior skills, apprenticeship type/level, and sector
How to apply
- Click on ‘find and apply for Apprenticeships’
- Click on ‘create an account’ and register your details
- Don’t forget to set up alerts to get notifications of Apprenticeships that may interest you
Once you have created an account you are then able to start applying for an Apprenticeship. Remember:
- Ensure you have an appropriate email address and voice mail on your mobile
- Make sure you ‘sell yourself’ on your application form/s
For any queries on ‘Find an Apprenticeship’ contact the National helpdesk – 0800 0150 400 Or email
Tees Valley Jobs
You can also search for Apprenticeships on the Tees Valley Jobs page
Not ready for an apprenticeship?
How about a study programme including traineeship?
Resources
A Guide to Applications (PDF)
A Guide to Apprenticeships (PDF)
The A-Z of Apprenticeships (PDF)
Support Available to Apprenticeships (PDF)
Apprenticeship levels explained (PDF)
End point assessment explained (PDF)
Finding the best Apprenticeship for you (PDF)