What is an Apprenticeship?
An apprenticeship is a full-time job where you are employed to work while simultaneously studying towards a recognised qualification. Typically, this study is undertaken either at a local college, a designated training centre, or sometimes even at your workplace.
Apprenticeships provide a structured pathway to gaining practical, hands-on experience in your chosen field, while also earning an income. The duration of apprenticeship programmes can vary but generally lasts between 12 and 18 months. During this time, you will engage in a combination of work-based assessments, classroom-based learning, formal reviews with your Skills Coach, and occasional workshops to develop your skills and knowledge.
At Next Step Apprenticeships, however, we take a more integrated approach to learning. There is no need for you to attend a college or training centre on specific days, as all the training and assessments are conducted directly within your workplace. This method ensures that your learning is fully aligned with your day-to-day role, allowing you to immediately apply the knowledge and skills you acquire in real-time. With this approach, you benefit from a more seamless and convenient learning experience, tailored to fit around your work commitments.
There are four types of Apprenticeships you can apply for
- Intermediate Apprenticeships
- Advanced Apprenticeships
- Higher Apprenticeships
- Degree Apprenticeships
We offer a range of Apprenticeship courses including:
- Business Administrator Apprenticeship – Level 3
- Customer Service Apprenticeship – Level 2 and 3
- Multi-Channel Marketer Apprenticeship – Level 3
- Early Years Educator Apprenticeship – Level 2 and 3
- Equine Groom – Level 2 and 3
- Hospitality Apprenticeship – Level 2 and 3
- HR Level 3 and 5
- Information Communications Technician – Level 3
- Learning and Development Apprenticeship – Level 3 and Level 5
- Management Apprenticeship – Level 3 and Level 5
- Marketing Executive – Level 4
Visit our Apprenticeship Programmes page to see full details on the range of courses we offer
By the time you finish your Apprenticeship, you will have hopefully gained the skills and knowledge needed to succeed for your chosen career or progress to the next academic level.
What you will learn depends on the role you are training for. However, Apprentices in every role follow an approved study programme, which means you will gain a nationally recognised qualification upon completion.
They are a great way to gain a qualification whilst learning on the job, whether you are looking for your first job, changing your career or looking to upskill.