Essential Apprenticeship Guide 2021

Apprenticeships are a great way to develop your skills and experience whilst gaining a recognised qualification. One of the many benefits is, you’ll get paid to do it. As an apprentice you are in paid employment, meaning you’ll spend the majority of your time in the workplace gaining valuable on-the-job experience. So if you prefer to learn by doing, then an apprenticeship is a great place to start. There are so many apprenticeships to choose from across a huge range of industries (some of which you will be able to explore over the next couple of pages), so you will never be stuck for choice. Apprenticeships can take one to four years to complete, depending on which level you start at and the type of apprenticeship you choose. This means by the time you complete it, you’ll know your job inside and out, and could have the chance to gain permanent employment and move up the career ladder. WELCOME Apprentices work for a minimum of 30 hours a week and a maximum of 40 hours a week. Four days a week will be spent in the workplace to gain on-the-job experience. One day a week will be spent in College gaining your work-related qualifications. You will earn at least the National Minimum Wage for apprentices. 30 4 1 ££ 1