Apprenticeships

A real job, with bespoke training and support from us.

  What is an Apprenticeship?

An Apprenticeship is a real job. You’ll work full-time, in a proper company, doing a proper job, and earning a salary, whilst learning at the same time.

You’ll spend some of your working week completing ‘off-the job training’. Often this is at your place of work, but sometimes you’ll come to one of our campuses, too. You’ll get to meet other apprentices and share experiences and insights with each other, as well as learning vital new skills to help supercharge your career.

  Can anyone do an Apprenticeship?

As long as you’re aged 16 or over, not in full-time education and spend 50% or more of your working week in England you can become an apprentice.

  Will I get paid?

Yes, you’ll earn a salary and you’ll be entitled to the same benefits as other employees in your business, including holiday pay.

  How long does it take to complete an Apprenticeship?

Your Apprenticeship can take between 1 and 6 years to complete, depending on the subject you choose, the level, and your prior experience. You’ll find details of the Apprenticeship duration in our Prospectus.

  What subjects can I do an Apprenticeship in?

There are loads of different Apprenticeships to choose from, at a variety of levels, depending on whether you’re just starting out, fancy a bit of a change, or are returning to work after a break.

At HTP, we offer Apprenticeships in:

• Professional Cookery
• Hospitality & Tourism
• Business Administration
• Customer Service
• Health & Social Care
• Human Resources
• Marketing
• Management
• Teaching, Learning & Assessment

And if you’re based on the Isle of Wight, we also have Apprenticeships in:

• Childcare & Education
• Horse Care & Riding

  Are they all the same Level?

No. Apprenticeships are based on a range from Level 2 to Level 7. We offer Apprenticeships at Intermediate (level 2), Advanced (level 3) and Higher (level 4 and 5). Most people start on an intermediate Apprenticeship and progress towards Advanced and Higher levels, but everyone is different and we’ll help you discover a real alternative to standard Further and Higher Education.

  How do Apprenticeships compare to other qualifications?

It’s a question we get asked a lot. An Apprenticeship has an equivalent value to some more commonly recognised qualifications such as GCSEs and A-levels.

Name	Level	Equivalent educational level
Intermediate	2	5 GCSE passes at grades A* to C
Advanced	3	2 A Level passes
Higher	4 and 5	Foundation Degree and above
Degree	6 and 7	Batchelor's or Master's Degree

 

  Do I have to pay tuition fees – like Uni?

No, unlike university, you don’t need to pay any tuition fees. So, you can get a real job, with a real salary and not have to worry about getting into financial difficulties.