Combining work with part-time study or training
Apprenticeships
You can improve your skills and confidence, get work experience and gain the qualifications that employers need. You may also be able to earn a wage.
You can choose between:
- Apprenticeships
- Work and study programme
- School leaver programme
- starting an internship
- working or volunteering while training or studying part-time
Apprenticeships
Apprenticeships combine learning practical skills with studying for a qualification. You’ll get training that’s relevant to your job and you’ll receive a wage. There are four different levels:
- intermediate level apprenticeship - equivalent to 5 GCSE passes
- advanced level apprenticeship - equivalent to 2 A level passes
- higher apprenticeship - opportunity to gain an NVQ Level 4 and above or a foundation degree.
- degree apprenticeships - combines working with studying part-time at a university for a full bachelor’s or master’s degree.