As employees of an organisation, apprentices earn a wage and work alongside experienced staff to gain job-specific skills. Apprentices also receive training (usually on a day-release basis) to work towards nationally recognised qualifications.

Key benefits

• earn a salary
• get paid holidays
• receive training
• gain qualifications
• learn job-specific skills

Levels of apprenticeships

UTC Reading students will typically begin an advanced level apprenticeship and will work towards a Level 3 Competence Qualification, Functional Skills and, in most cases, a relevant knowledge based qualification.

Higher apprenticeships work towards work-based learning qualifications such as a Level 4 Competence Qualification, Functional Skills and, in some cases, a knowledge-based qualification such as a foundation degree.

The National Apprenticeship Service website has full details on how apprenticeships work and the latest vacancies.