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Apprenticeships & NVQs:

Business & Industry:

What do the levels mean?

  • Level 1
  • Level 2
  • Level 3
  • Level 4
  • Level 5
  • Level 6
  • Level 7

Entry requirements:

Generally at least 4 GCSEs at A*-G (or equivalent), although some courses may require no formal qualifications. There will be an interview and/or assessment.

Duration:

1 Year

Qualifications you could gain:

Level 1 qualifications

Progression:

Further courses at Level 1 or 2

Entry requirements:

At least 4 GCSEs at A*-D or an equivalent Level 1 qualification. There will be an interview and/or assessment.

Duration:

1 Year

Qualifications you could gain:

BTEC Level 2, NVQ Level 2 Diploma or Apprenticeship

Progression:

Level 3 course, Advanced Apprenticeship, Employment

Entry requirements:

At least 4 GCSEs at A*-C (English and Maths preferred) or an equivalent Level 2 qualification at Merit or Distinction Level. There will be an interview and/or assessment.

Duration:

2 Years

Qualifications you could gain:

BTEC Level 3 (and Extended Level 3), NVQ Level 3 Diploma or Advanced Apprenticeship

Progression:

Higher Education: Degree/HND/HNC, NVQ Level 4, Higher Apprenticeship, Employment

Entry requirements:

Level 3 qualification

Duration:

1 or 2 Years

Qualifications you could gain:

HNC, CertHE, NVQ Level 4 or Higher Apprenticeship

Progression:

BTEC Level 5 qualification or Employment

Entry requirements:

Level 4 qualification

Duration:

1 Year

Qualifications you could gain:

BTEC Level 5 Diploma, DipHE, NVQ Level 5, HND or Foundation Degree

Progression:

BTEC Level 6 qualification or Employment

Entry requirements:

Level 5 qualification

Duration:

1 Year

Qualifications you could gain:

BA (Honours) Degree

Progression:

BTEC Level 7 qualification or Employment

Entry requirements:

Level 6 qualification

Duration:

1 Year

Qualifications you could gain:

BTEC Level 7 Diploma

Progression:

Employment

Information for general guidance purposes only, course entry criteria may vary.

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Benefits

Benefits

The benefits to an organisation are varied, but stem from the specialist training given resulting in a skilled workforce, able to perform effectively in your workplace.

Improved Productivity

Apprenticeships and NVQs equip people with the skills and knowledge to do the job better, meaning they work harder and more effectively for your business.

 

  • Over 80% of those employers who employ apprentices agree they make their workplace more productive*

 

The industry or job-specific training also provides the employees with the necessary skills and experience to recognise and minimise the risk of accidents in the workplace, and improve working practices within the organisation.

 

Well-trained employees help to improve and maintain workplace efficiency, which can have a direct impact on levels of wastage, reduction of costs and ultimately profit margins.

Motivated People

Apprentices are motivated people who are keen to learn. By offering apprenticeships you will find it easier to recruit new employees, develop existing employees and retain these employees.

 

  • 92% of employers who employ apprentices believe that Apprenticeships lead to a more motivated and satisfied workforce*

 

Offering training and the opportunity to gain qualifications (such as NVQs) to your existing employees will have a similar benefit. These employees will feel valued within the organisation, and can have the effect of increased productivity and loyalty.

Relevant Training

Apprenticeships are designed by businesses in your sector to meet the needs of your organisation. This means the training is always relevant and is tailored to the needs of your sector by people who genuinely understand what you do.


For the Apprentice, they receive the skills and knowledge required to succeed in the industry they have chosen. Real work experience coupled with their new skills provides an exceptional opportunity to forge a career for themselves - and they earn whilst they learn!

 

NVQs are aimed at specific job roles, and can be tailored to specific tasks that are undertaken within your organisation. This means your employees will be trained and qualified to perform their job to the standards you desire.

 

  • There are more than 200 different types of Apprenticeships available offering over 1,200 job roles*
  • 83% of employers who employ apprentices rely on their Apprenticeships programme to provide the skilled workers that they need for the future*

 

* figures based on research by Populus on behalf of the Learning & Skills Council in 2008.