2SFG Parents and Carers Guide to Apprenticeships

Types of Apprenticeships

There are four levels of apprenticeships: • Intermediate – Level 2, equivalent to 5 GCSEs. • Advanced – Level 3, equivalent to 2 A-Levels. • Higher – Levels 4-7, equivalent to a certificate of higher education or foundation degree right the way up to a Master’s Degree • Degree – Levels 6 & 7, guarantees a bachelor’s or master’s degree on successful completion If your child does not have any GCSE’s, they can often apply for an intermediate apprenticeship anyway. They can study for GCSEs or the equivalent functional skills qualifications alongside their apprenticeship. Very few students are barred from taking on an apprenticeship.

Apprentices can gain a variety of qualifications from an apprenticeship.

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