There are over 1,500 apprenticeship positions and many different levels of apprenticeship in wales, so there are plenty of chances for you to jump-start your career by earning as you study.
Apprenticeships that combine work and education enable you to obtain valuable on-the-job experience whilst pursuing a degree from an industry-recognized institution.
Apart from specific course-specific requirements, you must be: To be qualified for an apprenticeship in Wales, you must be:
- over the age of 16
- who resides in Wales but
- does not attend full-time education
What are the different levels of apprenticeship in wales?
In Wales, there are four categories of apprenticeships, each of which applies to a different standard of the Credit and Qualifications Framework for Wales (CQFW):
- foundation (Level 2),
- standard (Level 3),
- higher (Levels 4-7)
- degree (Levels 6-7).
Whether you are between the ages of 16 and 18 or above the age of 19, and in the first year of an apprenticeship, you will be paying £4.30 per hour – Wales’ most recent apprentice pay salary. Otherwise, you would be obliged to pay the national minimum for your generation. For more details about your rights, visit GOV.WALES.