Apprenticeships: what are they?

Apprenticeships:

what are they?

An apprenticeship is a full time job that involves working at a job as an employee. It focuses on gaining hands-on experience and learning for a period of time (often 12-24 months). An apprenticeship can vary in hours, it is full time, 30 hours a week, with a maximum of 40 hours dependant on the role/employer.

Apprenticeships typically include:

80% practical, on-the-job training. This will take place in the workplace and include learning rounded, dedicated skills to your role and industry

20% off-the-job training. With assignments, specific learning and skill-building taught by expert tutors from the college. This might take place in a classroom on campus.

At the end of an apprenticeship, you'll receive a recognised qualification and a portfolio of desirable and relevant skills to help you advance in your chosen industry. In fact, 90% of apprentices stay on in their place of work after their apprenticeship*.

*(Gov UK, 2019)