Apprenticeship Quiz – how much do you know?

The current minimum wage for apprentices in the UK is £5.28 per hour in 2023. The national minimum and living wages change each year – you can visit the government website to find out the current rate.

This is the lowest wage that employers are allowed to pay you. It is the law.

Explore your rights and what to expect as an apprentice.

Anyone can do an apprenticeship – BUT they must be at least 16 years old.

So whether you are just leaving school or you’ve already got started in the world of work and want to upskill or change industry, there will be an apprenticeship for you!

You can find amazing apprenticeships with Youth Friendly Employers on our #CreateYourFuture. jobs and opportunities finder!

The highest level of apprenticeship you can do is Level 7.

Apprenticeships range from Level 2 to Level 7 and they are all equivalent to a type of qualification:

• Level 2 (Intermediate Apprenticeship) – GCSE or equivilant
• Level 3 (Advanced Apprenticeship) – A Level or equivilant
• Level 4 & 5 (Higher Apprenticeship) – Foundation degree and above
• Level 6 (Degree Apprenticeship) – Bachelor’s degree
• Level 7 (Degree Apprenticeship) – Master’s degree

DID YOU KNOW?

Degree Apprenticeships are a great way of getting a degree without paying any student fees or getting into student debt. You can find degree apprenticeships as a school or college leaver.

You can apply for Degree Apprenticeships with all kinds of employers. For example, the McDonald’s Degree Apprenticeship gives you training and a degree qualification in business, management and leadership. A lot of the people working in the swish headquarters of McDonald’s in the UK worked their way up from the restaurant floor. They started off wearing the uniform in the restaurants, and ended up making exciting design decisions about what the uniform and the restaurants should look like! You never know where an apprenticeship will take you in life… but you could go far.

Apprenticeships can be found in any industry.

Many people do apprenticeships in industries like construction and engineering because it’s the best way to learn the skills they need.

If you want to work in cyber security, marketing, teaching, finance, and even healthcare, you can find the right opportunity for YOU.

The possibilities are endless – you just have to start looking.

Apprenticeships can be found anywhere in the UK, and employers range from small, local businesses to large, national corporations.

You might find the perfect role around the corner, or maybe you will need to travel a little further for it. It all depends on the apprenticeship you choose to apply for.

If your dream role requires travel, you could receive support with the transport costs if you need it. Some employers will even pay for hotel accommodation if you have to travel far to the office or training sessions.

With #CreateYourFuture, you can search for opportunities in your area from Youth Friendly Employers.

The answer is… nothing. You don’t have to pay for anything.

Your employer will pay for your education. They will also pay you a wage because you will be a proper employee. Earning and learning with apprenticeships is fantastic!

Bonus: as apprenticeships are real jobs, this means you can get employee benefits like holiday and help with travel costs if you need it.

These resources can help you explore your rights and what should be provided for your role and education:

• Your Basic Rights In Work
• What Are Your Employer And Training Provider Responsible For During Your Apprenticeship?

Well done! You’ve completed the apprenticeships quiz – you never know, it could be the start of a whole new journey!