What is an Apprenticeship?

An Apprenticeship is a programme of learning and qualifications, completed in the workplace that gives young people the skills, knowledge and competence they need to progress in their chosen career or industry.

The Qualifications

The Apprenticeship is made up of the following qualifications:

• NVQ/SVQ (National Vocational Qualification), which proves the person's competence in their day-to-day work, and is assessed in the workplace
• Key Skills/ Core Skills which work on the "soft skills" required for work, such as Communication, Problem Solving, Numeracy and Working with Others
• Technical Certificate which provides and tests the underpinning knowledge required for the industry or job role.
• Employment Rights and Responsibilities which is not formally assessed, but ensures that an apprentice knows the key rights and responsibilities for their job role.

Last modified: 30 May 2008