Apprenticeships

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Apprenticeships are designed to help you to gain hands-on experience within almost any industry. You learn new practical skills while earning a qualification and receiving a living wage.

They take one to five years to complete and are open to anyone over the age of 16.

Alongside on the job training, apprentices spend at least 20% of their working hours completing classroom-based learning with a college, university or training provider. This leads to a nationally recognised qualification.

What Apprenticeship Levels are available?

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Apprenticeships have the following equivalent educational levels:

  • Intermediate – Level 2 (Equivalent Level GCSE)
  • Advanced – Level 3 (Equivalent Level A Levels)
  • Higher Education – Level 4, 5, 6 & 7 (Equivalent Level Foundation Degree and above)
  • Degree – Level 6 & 7 (Equivalent Level bachelor’s or master’s Degree)

What will I get paid?

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If aged between 16 – 18, or in the first year of an apprenticeship, an apprentice will receive the apprentice rate.

If the apprentice is aged 19 or over and has completed the first year of the apprenticeship, an apprentice is entitled to the National Minimum Wage.

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What can you do next?

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Apprenticeships Booklet 2024

Read Tees Valley Learning Provider Network's apprenticeship booklet below.

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Search Tees Valley Jobs for local apprenticeship opportunities in various sectors, occupations, and apprenticeship levels.

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Case Studies

Watch the videos below to learn more about apprenticeships with some of our local employers.

BP EDF EE Hartlepool Borough Council Intelect Taylor Wimpey WSP
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