Apprenticeships

What is an apprenticeship?

An apprenticeship is a way to learn a profession and gain a nationally recognised qualification, whilst working in that profession and earning a wage. Apprenticeships are recognised as the gold standard for work-based training, with more than 130,000 employers offering apprenticeships.

The Apprenticeship standard was developed to be occupation focussed, meeting the needs of employers by developing the Apprentice’s knowledge, skills and behaviours. Employers want the assessment process to reflect the importance of an individual’s behaviour as well as skill. This approach provides a more effective springboard to higher education and long-term career prospects.