Advanced Apprenticeship (Level 3 qualification)

What are the entry requirements? Entry requirements for an advanced apprenticeships are at least 5 GCSEs with grades 9-4 (A* to C) usually including English and Maths. Another path onto an advanced apprenticeship is following the completion of an intermediate apprenticeship in the same or a related vocational area. Those who already possess level 3 qualifications such as A levels or BTECs may also be eligible to progress onto apprenticeships.    

How long is it?  Advanced apprenticeships take on average 1-4 years to complete depending on the vocational area.

What does it involve?  Advanced apprenticeships are a full-time commitment, apprentices can study to achieve a combination of qualifications - work-based learning, key skills, health & safety, level 3 technical certificates and EPA.

What will I achieve?  Successful completion of a Level 3 apprenticeship is equivalent to completing 2 full A-levels.

Progression - Advanced apprenticeships offer further training and qualifications, more money, and the chance to move on to both higher and degree apprenticeships in the future.   Progression from an advanced apprenticeship could be directly into employment, higher/degree apprenticeship or higher education.

Higher and Degree Level Apprenticeships (Level 4 to 7 qualifications)

Higher and Degree Level Apprenticeships are an alternative to university or employment for people aged 18 and over with level 3 (A Level or equivalent qualifications).  Higher apprenticeships go from level 4 to 7 and are equivalent to a foundation degree and above.

Degree apprenticeships are available at levels 6 and 7 and are equivalent to a full bachelor’s and Master’s. Both types of apprenticeship will combine work with study, this could be work-based and/or academic or an industry specific professional qualification. You will undertake training, receive a salary and gain the on-hands experience you’d get from any apprenticeship.