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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.

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