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description: Discover how modern apprenticeships offer salaries, recognized qualifications, and valuable work experience to shape your career from entry-level to advanced roles.
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# Everything you need to know about apprenticeships

Apprenticeships have changed dramatically over the last decade. Today, apprentices can earn a salary, gain nationally recognised qualifications and build valuable work experience whilst developing their careers.

 

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Apprenticeship level

### 2

Intermediate

Equivalent to

5 GCSEs

**Traditional route**GCSEs at school  
(Grades 9–4)

Example roles

- Business Administrator
- Customer Service Practitioner
- IT Support Technician

You’ll gain

- Real workplace confidence
- Core professional skills
- Paid experience from day one

Apprenticeship level

### 3

Advanced

Equivalent to

A Levels

**Traditional route**A Levels or BTEC

Example roles

- Project Coordinator
- Marketing Executive
- Dental Nurse

You’ll gain

- A recognised qualification
- Specialist skills
- A route into junior roles

Apprenticeship level

### 4–5

Higher

Equivalent to

Foundation Degree  
or HND/HNC

**Traditional route**Foundation Degree, HND or HNC

Example roles

- Construction Site Manager
- Software Developer
- Accountancy Technician

You’ll gain

- Higher-level knowledge
- More responsibility
- Career momentum

Apprenticeship level

### 6

Degree

Equivalent to

Bachelor’s Degree

**Traditional route**University — Bachelor’s Degree

Example roles

- Chartered Manager
- Civil Engineer
- Digital & Technology Solutions Professional

You’ll gain

- A full degree while earning
- Professional status
- A route to senior roles

Apprenticeship level

### 7

Master’s Degree

Equivalent to

Master’s Degree

**Traditional route**University — Master’s Degree

Example roles

- Senior Project Manager
- Data Scientist
- Chartered Surveyor

You’ll gain

- The highest apprenticeship level
- Advanced expertise
- Leadership and strategic impact

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