Apprenticeship Facts

A percentage of your time will be spent in some form of off job training to support the knowledge element of your apprenticeship. We use a blended approach which includes: online learning, research and project work, classroom sessions both physical and virtual, employer led activity and 1.2.1 sessions in the workplace.

Apprenticeships are not just for school and college leavers. Existing employees could be eligible and suitable for apprenticeships too – they are a great way to support individuals who require development, have changed roles, gained additional responsibilities or recently been promoted. Additionally, individuals looking for a change of career could also be eligible.

A-Levels and University Degrees are no better than apprenticeships – they’re just different! Undertaking an apprenticeship means that you’re gaining the skills, knowledge and behaviours required to do a particular job. You can move up through the apprenticeship levels and in many cases complete a degree as part of a higher apprenticeship.

Not everyone on an apprenticeship receives the Minimum Apprenticeship Wage. Many employers will pay more than this. If you’re already working, you would continue to be paid your current salary.

You do not have to have a job when you apply for an apprenticeship at ACL. If you’ve just left school or college, are unemployed or looking for a change of job we can support you to find the right opportunity to complete your programme.