Funding, wages and holidays
Earn as you learn
As an apprentice you must be paid at least £80 per week as this is a condition for employers offering Apprenticeships.
You may well be paid more than this and the amount will depend upon the sector you work in, your age and what stage of your Apprenticeship you are at, and of course, just like any other employee, you'll have have to pay tax on your wages.
If you’re keen on finding out how much you’ll get paid, why not take a look at job ads for similar work in your local newspaper or job listings on the web to get a rough idea? But remember: if you’re starting out with little or no skills, it’s highly unlikely that you’ll get the full amount seen in a job ad.
Depending on the type of Apprenticeship, you may also be able to get a small amount of funding to help with travel or childcare costs. You may also be eligible to apply for certain benefits if you’re on a low income or have children to care for.
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Paid leave or holiday
Like all employees, you will receive at least 20 days holiday per year (plus bank holidays). Your individual entitlement will be detailed in your terms of employment or training agreement. Just like any other job, your employer will have rules about how far in advance holidays need to be booked and specific times when holiday cannot be taken. In addition you may also be able to take some time off for study leave, this is down to the individual employer.
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