Your Step-by-Step Guide to Earning While You Learn
Want to earn while you learn and kick-start your career without student debt?
What you’ll learn
- Explain what UK apprenticeships are and how they differ from traditional university or full-time employment pathways.
- Identify the four levels of apprenticeships—Intermediate, Advanced, Higher, and Degree—and evaluate which is suitable for their goals.
- Research live apprenticeship opportunities across different industries using trusted search platforms.
- Reflect on their own interests, strengths, and skills to make informed application choices.
- Create a compelling CV and cover letter tailored to apprenticeship applications.
- Complete online application forms with confidence and clarity, including writing a personal statement.
- Prepare effectively for apprenticeship interviews and assessments, including group tasks and online tests.
- Understand the legal rights, pay structures, and workplace expectations of apprentices in the UK.
- Explore progression opportunities after the apprenticeship, including long-term career pathways and further study.
- Support others (as a parent, carer, or educator) in researching and applying for apprenticeships in a positive, unbiased way.
Course Content
- Introduction to Apprenticeships –> 4 lectures • 6min.
- Finding the Right Apprenticeship for You –> 4 lectures • 9min.
- Application Essentials –> 4 lectures • 9min.
- Preparing for the Interview Process –> 4 lectures • 12min.
- Understanding Rights, Pay, and Progression –> 3 lectures • 3min.
- For Parents, Educators, and Advisors –> 3 lectures • 3min.
- Success Stories and Final Tips –> 4 lectures • 4min.
- Feedback and Frequently Asked Questions –> 3 lectures • 14min.
Requirements
Want to earn while you learn and kick-start your career without student debt?
Accessing UK Apprenticeships is your all-in-one guide to finding, applying for, and thriving in apprenticeship opportunities across the UK.
Whether you’re a school leaver, career-changer, or simply exploring alternatives to university, this course gives you the clarity and confidence to take your next step. We’ll walk you through the UK apprenticeship system—from Intermediate and Advanced levels to Higher and Degree Apprenticeships—breaking down what each level involves and how to decide what’s right for you.
You’ll learn how to search for live apprenticeship vacancies, write compelling applications and CVs, and prepare for interviews, assessments, and group tasks with confidence. We’ll also explain your rights, pay entitlements, and how progression works beyond your apprenticeship.
Along the way, you’ll discover how to stand out to employers—even if you don’t have much experience—and hear real success stories from people who turned their apprenticeships into full-time careers.
This course also includes a dedicated module for parents, carers, and educators who want to better understand the system and support learners without bias or pressure.
Whether you’re applying for your first opportunity or restarting your career path, Accessing UK Apprenticeships gives you the tools, strategies, and insight to make empowered decisions about your future.
Let’s get started—your career journey begins here