Apprentice Requirements

To become an apprentice, you must:

• be 16 or over
• not already be in full-time education
• live in England

You can start an apprenticeship whether you are starting your career, want a change or you are upskilling in your current job. You can have a previous qualification like a degree and still start an apprenticeship.
As an apprentice you will:

• learn and train for a specific job
• get paid and receive holiday leave
• get hands-on experience in a real job
• study for at least 20% of your working hours – usually at a college, university or with a training provider
• complete assessments during and at the end of your apprenticeship
• be on a career path with lots of future potential