Be an apprentice

Apprenticeships in Wales are jobs that let you work towards a qualification and get paid at the same time.

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From School to Apprenticeship

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There are three Apprenticeship levels:

Foundation Apprenticeship - you would work to a Level 2 qualification (same level as GCSE)

Apprenticeship - you would work to a Level 3 qualification (same level as A Levels)

Higher Apprenticeship / Degree Apprenticeship - you would work to a qualification of Level 4 and above. This could be an HNC/HND or a degree

You need to be aged 16 or over

You have to apply for an Apprenticeship like any other job. The employer will say what qualifications and skills you will need to have

A lot people want to do an Apprenticeship. You will need to have a good CV and application form when you apply

Apprenticeships usually last 2 – 3 years but higher level apprenticeships will take longer

On an Apprenticeship:

If you have a disability you may get support for equipment and transport
If needed, your employer should change parts of your job to make sure you're able to do the job
If you are in college as part of your apprenticeship, college can support your learning

There is a national minimum wage for apprentices, but employers might pay more than this. Find out more about national minimum wage on gov.uk.

There are three main ways to find an Apprenticeship: