Levels of Apprenticeships
Apprenticeships are increasingly recognised as the gold standard for work-based training. Already, more than 130,000 employers offer Apprenticeships.
There are three levels of Apprenticeship available for those aged 16 and over:
1 - Apprenticeships (equivalent to five good GCSE passes)
- Apprentices work towards work-based learning qualifications such as an NVQ Level 2, Key Skills and, in some cases, a relevant knowledge-based qualification such as a BTEC.
- These provide the skills you need for your chosen career and allow entry to an Advanced Apprenticeship.
2 - Advanced Apprenticeships (equivalent to two A-level passes)
- Advanced apprentices work towards work-based learning qualifications such as NVQ Level 3, Key Skills and, in most cases, a relevant knowledgebased certificate such as a BTEC.
- To start this programme, you should ideally have five GCSEs (grade C or above) or have completed an Apprenticeship.
3 - Higher Apprenticeships
- Higher Apprenticeships work towards work-based learning qualifications such as NVQ Level 4 and, in some cases, a knowledge-based qualification such as a Foundation degree.
Last Updated: 22/01/2010