This document provides information about apprenticeship programs in the UK, including the types of subjects available, eligibility requirements, duration, and how the programs work. Apprenticeships last 18 months to 2 years and involve both on-the-job training and one day per week attending college. They are available to those aged 16 and over across various qualification levels and industry areas, including accounting, business, childcare, engineering and more. Apprentices learn through hands-on work experience combined with college courses to earn a recognized qualification.

1. Leaving College to go to
work?
Thought about an
Apprenticeship?

2. What subjects?
Here are just a few:
• Accounting and Payroll
• Business and Administration
• Childcare Learning and Development
• Customer Service
• Hair and Beauty Therapy
• Engineering
• And lots more!

3. Who’s it for?
• Our range of Apprenticeship
programmes provide anyone aged 16 and
over with the opportunity to ‘earn while
they learn’ and gain a recognised
qualification.
• 16/18 yr olds
• 19-25 yr olds
• Over 25s

4. How long is an Apprenticeship?
• It lasts for 18 months – 2 years and you
have to be working in the area you want
to study.
• Basically, you need to get the job first ,
then the Apprenticeship.

5. Advanced Apprenticeships
• Advanced apprenticeships are available
for Level 2 and 3, and some 4.

6. How does it work?
If you possess a degree you will not fit
the criteria.
• At 16-18 yrs it will be in NVQ format
with a Technical Certificate and
functional skills Eng/Maths
• If it is employer led you will be
expected to work over 16 hours for
which you will be paid a minimum salary,
set by the government.

7. You will be expected to attend College 1
day a week.
• Apprentices learn through a combination
of on and off the job learning. On the
job you work alongside staff, off the
job you attend Macclesfield College
working towards nationally recognised
qualifications.
• Apprenticeships can help you reach a
level of competency and performance

8. Want to learn more......
• http://www.macclesfield.ac.uk/apprentice-training