You might have seen apprenticeship roles advertised at different levels, but you may be unsure what they mean?
Here we explain apprenticeship levels in England, Scotland and Wales. We explain what you need to apply for them. We’ll also go over the different paths you might take as you progress in your apprenticeship and where to go next.
If you have any questions,get in touchwithus at Go Construct and we can help. Or, if you’re ready,apply for an apprenticeshipand get started on your career.
Which apprenticeship level is right for me?
Choosingthe bestapprenticeshipfor you willdependon your previous experience. It will also depend on your level of education, andthetypeof jobyou see yourself doing.Youmaybe looking to change career andalreadyhavepreviousqualifications. This will help youstart at an intermediate orhigher-levelapprenticeship. Or, youmay be startingfresh from school.
You have a lotof options to consider,butdon’tworry.Go Construct has a helpful guide onthe different ways you can get into construction. Plusall the fantasticbenefits of taking an apprenticeship.
How long might an apprenticeship last?
An apprenticeship takes at least one year but can take up to six years to complete, depending on its level. Other factors such as your role in the apprenticeship, or previous career and experience can also affect how long the apprenticeship takes.
Apprenticeship level equivalents
Apprenticeship levels work differently to typical academic levels. Each has a corresponding level number or numbers. The higher the number, the more challenging the qualification is.
You may also be wondering where qualifications such as an NVQ or SVQ fit in. Most apprenticeships will normally integrate these qualifications into the different levels.
Sometimes thelevels of qualifications are slightly different in other countries. You can check what a qualification level means in the UK and rest of Europehere.
Here is a breakdown of each apprenticeship and its level. It also shows the academic qualification it’s equal to:
Begin an apprenticeship in construction
Construction apprenticeshipsare a fantastic way to get into the industry.We haveall the information here foryouto make a start,fromwhat roles are available, to apersonality quiz. Thesewillhelp you findthe best type of rolesthatsuitwhoyouareand how you like to work.
