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The Parents’ Guide to
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The Parents’ Guide to National Apprenticeship Week 2022 The Parents’ Guide to National Apprenticeship Week 2022
Introduction
As a parent, you’re more likely to child had attended university full time,
know about the university route to the difference is that they will not have
careers rather than the apprenticeship incurred any debt in tuition fees and
route. You may not have personal will finish their degree with robust and
experience of apprenticeships or even transferable workplace skills.
know anyone who has taken one. This
could sway you towards dismissing There are also options to take short
apprenticeships as a second-rate term apprenticeships. If your child is
The Parents’ Guide to provides parents with the information they
option rather than a first choice career not comfortable with committing to
need to help their teenage children make the right choices to
plan. Don’t rule out the fact that an several years of further study, they
create successful futures after GCSE and sixth form.
apprenticeship could be the right can take one or two year options
choice for your child. They offer the and still gain recognised, valuable
Our online guides are designed to inform, involve and guide parental
opportunity to combine study with paid qualifications. Better still, if they
support. They include the most up to date information on topics such
employment resulting in a professional change their mind and decide they
as apprenticeships, universities and revision techniques.
qualification. There are no tuition fees wish to extend the apprenticeship to
(these are covered by the employer and gain higher level qualifications, this is
Wherever we refer to ‘parents’ we mean ‘parents and carers.’ This
the government) and the salary can often possible.
includes grandparents, older siblings or any other person with
cover living expenses.
significant caring responsibilities for children.
Taking an apprenticeship is not an easy
Apprenticeships used to be associated option and competition can be fierce.
2021-2022 © with trade industries (such as It takes organisation and dedication
www.theparentsguideto.co.uk electricians, mechanics or plumbers). to balance work, where your child will
Nowadays, apprenticeships can be be expected to contribute to the same
taken in a wide range of industry standards as everyone else, and study.
sectors and provide entry to all types of Holidays are far fewer than at college or
careers, including accounting, banking, university. However, if they learn more
IT, law, management and television. easily through practical application, the
Relatively new to the apprenticeship work based nature of apprenticeships
suite are “degree apprenticeships”, will suit them well and they will obtain
offering an “earn while you learn” route valuable experience which will strengthen
to BSc or BA status. In other words, the opportunities in finding rewarding work
end qualification is the same as if your when the apprenticeship is over.
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Level Qualification / educational routes
8 Doctorate (PhD) NVQ 8
Levels of Education
In England, Wales and
Northern Ireland there are 8
7
qualification levels (1 - 8) plus
Masters degree (MA) an entry level qualification
for those just starting.
Generally, the higher the
6
level, the more difficult the
Bachelors degree Degree apprenticeship /
qualification is. Levels 1-3 are
BA or BSc NVQ 5, 6, 7
typically taught in schools
and colleges.
5 Foundation degree
FdA or FdSc
Higher National Diploma
(HND) With so many different
qualifications, it can be
hard to know what they
4 Higher National Higher mean and where they might
Certificate (HNC) apprenticeship / NVQ 4 lead to next. To help you
understand, we've created a
summary of what the levels
3 A levels International BTEC (extended) diploma Advanced mean highlighting academic,
T Levels vocational and work-based
Grades A-E Baccalaureate BTEC certificate apprenticeship / NVQ 3
routes to higher education.
2 GCSE
Grades 4- 9 (C, B, A or A*)
BTEC first diploma
Intermediate
apprenticeship / NVQ 2
1 GCSE
Grades 1- 3 (D, E, F or G)
Foundation diploma /
entry level qualifications
Traineeship / NVQ 1
Academic route Vocational route Applied / work route
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Apprenticeships
What your child chooses to do after child had attended university full time,
GCSE or sixth form is both exciting and the difference is that they will not have
daunting. There are lots of options incurred any debt in tuition fees and
available and understanding the pros will finish their degree with robust and
and cons between different choices transferable workplace skills.
can be challenging. Apprenticeships
should not be over-looked; they offer the Taking an apprenticeship is not an easy
opportunity to combine study with paid option and competition can be fierce.
employment resulting in a professional It takes organisation and dedication
qualification. There are no tuition fees to balance work, where your child will
(these are covered by the employer and be expected to contribute to the same
the government) and the salary can cover standards as everyone else, and study.
living expenses. Holidays are far fewer than at college or
university. However, if they have a more
Apprenticeships used to be associated practical, work-related bias towards
with trade industries (such as learning this will suit them well and they
electricians, mechanics or plumbers). will obtain valuable experience which
Nowadays, apprenticeships can be taken will strengthen opportunities in finding
in a wide range of industry sectors and rewarding work when the apprenticeship
provide entry to all types of careers, is over.
including accountancy, banking, IT, law,
management and television. Selecting the right apprenticeship will
require your child to have reasonable
Relatively new to the apprenticeship confidence in the type of career they
suite are “degree apprenticeships”, wish to follow although there is some
offering an earn while you learn route flexibility. So how do you help them
to BSc or BA status. In other words, the decide? We’ll guide you.
end qualification is the same as if your
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Apprenticeship levels
LEVEL 2 LEVEL 4/5
Intermediate apprenticeships Higher apprenticeships
Typical length Typical length
12-18 months 3-5 years
Entry requirements: Entry requirements:
None or few A levels or equivalent
Qualifications obtained: Qualifications obtained:
GCSE, BTEC or equivalent Higher national diploma / foundation degree
Who’s it for? Who’s it for?
Mostly for 16-year-olds with limited or Mostly for those who want to qualify for
no academic qualifications. professional career paths without attending
university / college. Sometimes referred to as
‘school leaver’ or ‘non-graduate’ Programmes.
LEVEL 3 LEVEL 6/7
Advanced apprenticeships Degree apprenticeship
Typical length Typical length
12-24 months 3-7 years
Entry requirements: Entry requirements:
Usually 5 GCSEs At least 2 A levels or equivalent
Qualifications obtained: Qualifications obtained:
A levels or equivalent A BA or BSc degree or higher
Who’s it for? Who’s it for?
Mostly for 16-year-olds with reasonable Mostly for those with excellent sixth form
academic achievements but who don’t results that want to study for a degree or
want to study in sixth form. similar whilst working. Aimed at attracting
high-calibre candidates to bridge professional
skills gaps.
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Is an apprenticeship the right choice?
ADVANTAGES CONSIDERATIONS
Apprenticeships provide focused and Apprenticeships develop key Apprenticeships may narrow options However, some universities and
applied training for those who already transferable skills which are considered early on. Your child will need to have colleges still offer their degree
have a strong interest in a job or industry. lacking in the labour market. a fairly clear idea of the type of career apprentices a strong student
they wish to pursue. experience.
Not everyone is suited to academic Apprenticeships may provide future
style learning and apprenticeships employment within the company and It may be difficult for your child to Student fairs and networking events at
provide a practical approach to working within an organisation may combine studying with working. university enable students to explore
obtaining qualifications. reveal job roles they did not know different career routes that they were
existed. The salary of an apprentice can be not aware of when leaving school.
Apprenticeships provide paid quite low and your child will also need
employment. In addition, your child Some students flourish with the to consider financing their travel and Many companies provide graduate
will leave debt free. responsibility and structure of an living expenses if they are not living schemes for university leavers on
apprenticeship. at home. Furthermore, your child completion of their degree.
Gaining work experience and on the job may need to pay back their course
training may provide your child with a Degree apprenticeships offer the chance fees if they choose to leave their Entering the work place at an early age
competitive advantage when applying to gain a BA or BSc without incurring the apprenticeship early. may lead to fatigue.
for full time employment. debts associated with university study.
Your child may feel that they are Degree apprenticeships are still quite
missing out on the ‘student life’ offered new, so there is only a limited number
at universities. of vacancies available at the moment.
QUESTIONS TO ASK
☐ Does your child have a clear idea of the guidance of a supervisor in a
the type of job they want to pursue? work environment?
☐ Is your child more suited to an ☐ Will your child enjoy the combination
applied and hands-on working of different learning environments?
environment?
☐ Has your child undertaken any paid
☐ Is your child organised and able to or voluntary work that they enjoyed? I’m
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apprenticeships at the same time as The
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APPRENTICESHIPS COMBINE
LEARNING WITH ON THE JOB
Where to find the right apprenticeship
TRAINING
There’s a wide range of ways to Companies direct
seek out apprenticeships and we Another alternative is for them
recommend using a selection of to identify companies that are of
options rather than relying on one. interest and check those websites for
apprenticeships.
Government website
Most apprenticeships are posted on the Be warned! Applications to well-known
Government’s website. By creating an international companies (such as
account, your child can set up alerts and Amazon, Coca-Cola, Facebook, Google,
filters to see opportunities that are of Virgin) will be highly competitive;
most interest to them and to be emailed however, it might be a good starting
when new opportunities arise. However, point for identifying what’s included
not all apprenticeships will appear. in the apprenticeship and seeking out
other companies that provide similar
Industry sector content.
It’s smart to check apprenticeships School careers advisor
directly on company, university or college
websites. If your child doesn’t know If your child is still at school or college,
which of these sites to select, then they then getting them to speak with
should first do some research on which their careers adviser is a good move.
industry sector may be of interest, and Careers advisors are often the first to
then find companies within this sector. hear from companies advertising new
apprenticeships
Job boards
National job agencies will also advertise For more information on
apprenticeships and options can be apprenticeships and how to help your
narrowed to review within local distances child research, apply and prepare
from home or specific job types. This for one, you may be interested in The
might be a particularly good way to seek Parents’ Guide to Apprenticeships 2021-
out apprenticeships in level 3-5 range. 2022.
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Top 10 apprenticeship employers: 2021 APPRENTICESHIPS WITH
THE TOP 20 EMPLOYERS
WILL BE VERY COMPETITIVE
1. 6.
2. 7.
3. 8.
4. 9.
5. 10.
Statistics compiled by www.NationalApprenticeshipWeek.co.uk
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The Parents’ Guide to
Apprenticeships
University is not the best choice for ✓ The pros and cons – why
every student. Apprenticeships can be a apprenticeships are ideal for some
great route to career success, especially teens but not others
for teenagers who find it easier to learn ✓ Types of apprenticeship – the
through practical application rather qualifications needed to apply,
than academic study. Apprenticeships what qualifications can be
are often termed “earn while you learn” achieved and how long each
because they combine study with paid apprenticeship lasts
employment resulting in a professional
✓ Degree apprenticeships – how
qualification.
they differ from full-time university
degrees
Don’t rule out the fact that an
apprenticeship could be the right ✓ How to research an apprenticeship
choice for your child. Find out ✓ Top ten apprenticeship providers
everything you need to know in The ✓ The application process and how it
Parents’ Guide to Apprenticeships: differs from applying to university
✓ What you can do to get them ready
✓ How to help your child prepare for Preparing for life at work
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