2. How does it work? Earn while you learn job specific skills Apprentice
On the job supervision & training
Delivers the qualification and supports apprentice & employer
Training Provider
Employer

3. How does it work? Can start at any age over 16.
Minimum of 30 hours a week.
Minimum 12 months.
No standard entry requirements.

4. How does it work?
Salary
Minimum wage for apprentices is £3.50 per hour.
Many employers pay more than this.
Dependant on sector, region and
apprenticeship level.
Average pay for apprentice in England is £250/week.

5. What are the levels? Professional Status Entry Points Entry Point
Higher and degree apprenticeships Levels 4-7
Entry Points
Advanced apprenticeship Level 3
Entry Point
Intermediate apprenticeship Level 2
Entry Point
Entry Point
Traineeships
English & maths qualifications and up to 6 months work experience

6. What types of apprenticeships are available?

7. What types of apprenticeships are available?

8. What types of apprenticeships are available?

9. What types of apprenticeships are available?

10. What Apprenticeships can you do in Sussex?
Accounting
Advice & Guidance
Aeronautical Engineering
Animal Care
Beauty Therapy
Bricklaying
Business Admin & Office Work
Call Centre Operations
Carpentry & Joinery
Childcare & Playwork
Cleaning
Community Arts Administration
Construction Operations & Maintenance
Customer Service
Electrical
Engineering & Manufacturing
Environmental Conservation
Exercise & Fitness
Floristry
Food & Drink Manufacturing
Forestry
Gamekeeping
Gas Installation & Maintenance
Hairdressing
Health & Social Care
Heating & Ventilation
Horse Care
Horticulture
Hospitality & Catering IT
Laboratory Technician
Land-based Engineering
Live Events & Promotion
Management & Team Leading
Mechanic – Cars & Motor Cycle
Painting & Decorating
Plastering & Dry Lining
Plumbing
Refrigeration & Air Conditioning
Retails & Sales
Security Systems
Sign Making
Social Media & Digital Marketing
Software Development
Sports & Leisure
Swimming Teaching
Teaching & Learning
Theatre & Backstage
Vehicle Body Repair & Refinishing
Veterinary Nursing
Warehousing & Storage
Waste Management
Welding & Fabrication

11. How do you get an apprenticeship?
‘Find An Apprenticeship’ service
Talk to training providers and colleges
Talk to employers
Try some work experience

12. How to find an Apprenticeship at: www.gov.uk/apply-apprenticeship
Live search on FAA for locally available opportunities – see range and type

13.
For East Sussex

14. What are employers looking for in an apprentice?
Attitude
Enthusiasm
Interest in the job role
Passionate about a career

15. Making an application stand out
Find out more about the employer
Have you looked at their company website?
Research the company beforehand, so you
understand its key areas and priorities.
Identify yourself
Get your personality across.
Identify the skills and attributes that make you unique.
Be specific and give examples to demonstrate what you have to offer.
Tailor your application
Clearly read the job description. Think about your skills and experience and how they link to each job’s requirements and essential qualities.
Don’t just send a generic application form that could be used for any job.
Don’t undersell yourself. Be confident (but honest!) about your abilities

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