Introduction

Apprenticeships combine practical training in a job with study. 

As an apprentice you'll:

• be an employee earning a wage and getting holiday pay
• work alongside experienced staff
• gain job-specific skills
• get time for training and study related to your role (at least 20% of your normal working hours)

Apprenticeships take 1 to 5 years to complete depending on their level.

Levels of apprenticeship
Apprenticeships have equivalent educational levels.

	Level	Equivalent educational level
Intermediate	2	GCSE
Advanced	3	A level
Higher	4,5,6 and 7	Foundation degree and above
Degree	6 and 7	Bachelor’s or master’s degree

Some apprenticeships may also give you an additional qualificiation, such as a diploma.

Who can start an apprenticeship?

To start an apprenticeship, you'll need to be:

• 16 or over
• living in England
• not in full-time education

Bromley EBP has extensive experience of working with employers and helping young people to access an apprenticeship opportunity that is right for them.  So, if you are considering this exciting route into the workplace and need help, please contact us on 020 8461 6492 or email karen.lubbock@bromley.gov.uk

If you are an employer who is interested in offering this type of opportunity to a young person in the local area, you can find out more at the National Apprenticeship Service website or through the Apprenticeship team at London South East Colleges, Bromley.