1. Apprenticeships
Jason Davis Careers Adviser and Careers Leader

2. What is an Apprenticeship?
Earn and Learn
Get paid whilst working for the company/ organisation.
Complete a qualification linked to your work.

3. Training part of the Apprenticeship?
Each apprenticeship is different.
Apprenticeships might be linked to a college or university, so the apprentice will be given time off normally 1 or 2 weeks block to go learn the theory side.
Some might be linked to a training provider where you have to prove your competency (this might be distance learning – online)

4. Degree Apprenticeship
Apprenticeship Type
Level 6
Degree Apprenticeship
Equivalent to a full degree
Usually require strong A-levels
Level 5
Level 4
Higher Apprenticeship
Equivalent to 1st or 2 year of university
Usually require good A-levels
Level 3
Advanced Apprenticeship
Equivalent to A-levels
Usually require good GCSE’s

5. Current Vacancies (yesterday)
10 miles from Oxford
England
Degree Apprenticeship 3 97
Higher Apprenticeship
298
Advanced Apprenticeship 73
6315

6. Is getting an Apprenticeship an Easy Option?
You have to apply (application forms are not easy as you might be faced with several tricky questions asking for 400 words or characters and you have to sell yourself).
Interviews are not easy (some apprenticeships might have several layers before you get offered an apprenticeship
Telephone interview
Group Activity
Computerised test
Interview panel (2-5 on the panel)
Offered the apprenticeship

7. Do all jobs offer an apprenticeship route?
Is there an apprenticeship to become a Doctor? No
Is there an apprenticeship to become an Accountant?
Yes (some can lead to full Chartered Accountant)
Is there an apprenticeship to become a Nurse?
Yes (normally starting as a Nurse Associate)
Is there an apprenticeship to become a Lawyer?
Yes starting as a Legal Assistant

8. Example Company – Royal Mail Degree Apprenticeship
Location – Oxford City Centre (Oxpens Road)
Salary – starting on £19,000 and rising to £25,000
Training Provider: Middlesex University
Closing date: 30th June
Possible Start date: 16 September 2019
Expected Duration: 3 years
Qualifications: At least 2 A-levels in any subjects (Grade E or above)
Desired skills and Personal Qualities: Communication skills, IT skills, Attention to detail, Organisation skills, Presentation skills, Team working

9. Why would a student do an apprenticeship rather than university?
No university debt (as the employer will pay this)
Get paid
Learn by doing
Get real experience
Still get a qualification

10. Compare these two students?
Student A – University
Student B - Apprenticeship
Completed university and has a full BSC Degree in Engineering
Completed a degree apprenticeship and has a full BSC Degree in Engineering
Duration 3 years
Duration 4 years
£50,000 student loans debt (please remember how you pay this back)
No Debt
Was working part time during university for 3 years earning £10 per hour
Earnt £15,000 per year (year 1)
Earnt £16,000 per year (year 2)
Earnt £17,000 per year (year 3)
Earnt £18,000 per year (year 4)
Currently applying to several employers*
Has been offered a permanent job after successfully completing year 4*

11. Best Paid Apprenticeship
Starting on £24,200 (Degree apprenticeship)
Other benefits include use of a company car
Least Paid Apprenticeship
Starting on £7,605 (degree apprenticeship)
However, on completion starting salary is between (£27, £29,500
Graduate Salary
Average £23,000 (least £18,456 – creative writing)
Doctor/ Dentist (Starting on £30,636 - £31,430

12. How to search for Apprenticeship?

13. How to register?

14. When to search? Search for ideas in year 12.
Search seriously from October (some big companies will be advertising them such as BBC)
Keep searching throughout year 13 and beyond.

15. How to apply? Click on the
apprenticeship advert you are interested in.
Click apply (this will either take you to an external website or will keep you in the website you are in).

16. How many apprenticeships should I apply too?
As many as you like.
There is competition and so you never know what you will be offered

17. How do I increase my chances in getting offered an apprenticeship?
Good grades
Work Experience
Relevant experience (Voluntary, NCS etc)
Produce a portfolio? (engineering project)
Know your strengths
Create a strong CV

18. Resources and Case Studies
content/meet-ambassadors

19. Any Questions?