{"id":462,"date":"2022-05-27T19:33:55","date_gmt":"2022-05-27T19:33:55","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/51.143.130.171\/?page_id=462"},"modified":"2026-03-04T10:52:34","modified_gmt":"2026-03-04T10:52:34","slug":"apprenticeships","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/gmacs.co.uk\/education-training\/apprenticeships\/","title":{"rendered":"Apprenticeships"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>[et_pb_section fb_built=&#8221;1&#8243; _builder_version=&#8221;4.17.4&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; use_background_color_gradient=&#8221;on&#8221; background_color_gradient_direction=&#8221;90deg&#8221; background_color_gradient_stops=&#8221;#ffffff 0%|rgba(255,255,255,0) 60%&#8221; background_color_gradient_overlays_image=&#8221;on&#8221; background_color_gradient_start=&#8221;#ffffff&#8221; background_color_gradient_end=&#8221;rgba(255,255,255,0)&#8221; background_color_gradient_end_position=&#8221;60%&#8221; background_image=&#8221;https:\/\/gmacs.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/06\/apprenticeships-hero.jpg&#8221; custom_padding=&#8221;15%||||false|false&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;][et_pb_row column_structure=&#8221;1_2,1_2&#8243; make_equal=&#8221;on&#8221; _builder_version=&#8221;4.16&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;][et_pb_column type=&#8221;1_2&#8243; _builder_version=&#8221;4.16&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; position_origin_a_last_edited=&#8221;off|desktop&#8221; position_origin_f_last_edited=&#8221;off|desktop&#8221; position_origin_r_last_edited=&#8221;off|desktop&#8221; positioning_last_edited=&#8221;off|desktop&#8221; custom_css_main_element=&#8221;margin: auto auto 0;&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;][et_pb_text _builder_version=&#8221;4.17.4&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; width=&#8221;100%&#8221; custom_margin=&#8221;||0px||false|false&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;]<\/p>\n<h1>Apprenticeships<\/h1>\n<p>[\/et_pb_text][et_pb_text _builder_version=&#8221;4.17.4&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; width=&#8221;75%&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;]<\/p>\n<p>Apprenticeships are a great way to study, gain experience and earn money while you do. Find out more about what an apprenticeship is and how they work on this page. You can also discover the different types of apprenticeship, get hints and tips for your application, and apply for vacancies in Greater Manchester.<\/p>\n<p>[\/et_pb_text][\/et_pb_column][et_pb_column type=&#8221;1_2&#8243; _builder_version=&#8221;4.16&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221; custom_css_main_element_last_edited=&#8221;off|desktop&#8221; custom_css_main_element_tablet=&#8221;top: 225px;||margin-left: 25%;&#8221; custom_css_main_element_phone=&#8221;top: 200px;&#8221;][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][\/et_pb_section][et_pb_section fb_built=&#8221;1&#8243; _builder_version=&#8221;4.22.2&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; custom_margin=&#8221;||||false|false&#8221; custom_padding=&#8221;40px||10px||false|false&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;][et_pb_row _builder_version=&#8221;4.22.2&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; custom_padding=&#8221;0px||0px||false|false&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;][et_pb_column type=&#8221;4_4&#8243; _builder_version=&#8221;4.22.2&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;][et_pb_text _builder_version=&#8221;4.27.4&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;]<\/p>\n<h2 class=\"arrow\">What is an apprenticeship?<\/h2>\n<p>An apprenticeship is a paid job, with an employer, where you also spend time doing structured learning with a college or other training provider. Each apprenticeship is for a specific job, and they last between 1 and 5 years depending on the kind of apprenticeship you choose.<\/p>\n<p>Some apprenticeships come with an extra qualification built in, like a diploma or even a degree.<\/p>\n<p>[\/et_pb_text][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][\/et_pb_section][et_pb_section fb_built=&#8221;1&#8243; _builder_version=&#8221;4.22.2&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; background_enable_color=&#8221;off&#8221; custom_padding=&#8221;30px||0px||false|false&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;][et_pb_row column_structure=&#8221;1_2,1_2&#8243; _builder_version=&#8221;4.22.2&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; custom_padding=&#8221;0px||||false|false&#8221; custom_css_main_element=&#8221;display: flex;||flex-wrap: wrap;&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;][et_pb_column type=&#8221;1_2&#8243; _builder_version=&#8221;4.16&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221; custom_css_main_element_last_edited=&#8221;on|tablet&#8221; custom_css_main_element_tablet=&#8221;order: 1;||margin-bottom: 30px !important;&#8221; custom_css_main_element_phone=&#8221;order: 1;||margin-bottom: 30px !important;&#8221;][et_pb_image src=&#8221;https:\/\/gmacs.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/06\/apprenticeships-1.png&#8221; title_text=&#8221;apprenticeships-1&#8243; align_tablet=&#8221;center&#8221; align_phone=&#8221;center&#8221; align_last_edited=&#8221;on|tablet&#8221; _builder_version=&#8221;4.17.4&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; background_enable_color=&#8221;off&#8221; position_origin_a=&#8221;top_center&#8221; vertical_offset=&#8221;-215px&#8221; width=&#8221;100%&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;][\/et_pb_image][\/et_pb_column][et_pb_column type=&#8221;1_2&#8243; _builder_version=&#8221;4.16&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; custom_padding_tablet=&#8221;0px||||false|false&#8221; custom_padding_phone=&#8221;0px||||false|false&#8221; custom_padding_last_edited=&#8221;off|desktop&#8221; custom_css_main_element=&#8221;margin: auto;&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221; custom_css_main_element_last_edited=&#8221;on|desktop&#8221; custom_css_main_element_tablet=&#8221;order: 2;&#8221; custom_css_main_element_phone=&#8221;order: 2;&#8221;][et_pb_text _builder_version=&#8221;4.22.2&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;]<\/p>\n<h2 class=\"arrow\">Is an apprenticeship right for me?<\/h2>\n<p>Want to start, grow, or change your career? Apprenticeships are real jobs with training and are a great way to build your skills and kickstart your future career.<\/p>\n<p>From working with big brands to small businesses and across a huge range of sectors including health or public services, you can find an apprenticeship that suits you.<\/p>\n<p>You\u2019ll also get a salary, all your training costs paid, any equipment you need, and other benefits such as holiday pay. 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Explore it today by clicking on the button below.<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"\/beeline\"><button class=\"link_btn\">Explore Beeline<\/button><\/a><\/p>\n<p>[\/et_pb_text][\/et_pb_column][et_pb_column type=&#8221;1_2&#8243; _builder_version=&#8221;4.16&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221; custom_css_main_element_last_edited=&#8221;on|tablet&#8221;][et_pb_image src=&#8221;https:\/\/gmacs.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/06\/apprenticeships-vertical.png&#8221; title_text=&#8221;apprenticeships-vertical&#8221; align=&#8221;center&#8221; align_tablet=&#8221;center&#8221; align_phone=&#8221;center&#8221; align_last_edited=&#8221;off|desktop&#8221; _builder_version=&#8221;4.27.4&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; position_origin_a=&#8221;top_center&#8221; vertical_offset=&#8221;-215px&#8221; width=&#8221;100%&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;][\/et_pb_image][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][\/et_pb_section][et_pb_section fb_built=&#8221;1&#8243; _builder_version=&#8221;4.22.2&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; background_enable_color=&#8221;off&#8221; custom_padding=&#8221;30px||0px||false|false&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;][et_pb_row column_structure=&#8221;1_2,1_2&#8243; _builder_version=&#8221;4.22.2&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; custom_padding=&#8221;0px||||false|false&#8221; custom_css_main_element=&#8221;display: flex;||flex-wrap: wrap;&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;][et_pb_column type=&#8221;1_2&#8243; _builder_version=&#8221;4.16&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221; custom_css_main_element_last_edited=&#8221;on|tablet&#8221; custom_css_main_element_tablet=&#8221;order: 1;||margin-bottom: 30px !important;&#8221; custom_css_main_element_phone=&#8221;order: 1;||margin-bottom: 30px !important;&#8221;][et_pb_image src=&#8221;https:\/\/gmacs.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/06\/apprenticeships-2.png&#8221; title_text=&#8221;apprenticeships-2&#8243; align_tablet=&#8221;center&#8221; align_phone=&#8221;center&#8221; align_last_edited=&#8221;on|tablet&#8221; _builder_version=&#8221;4.17.4&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; background_enable_color=&#8221;off&#8221; position_origin_a=&#8221;top_center&#8221; vertical_offset=&#8221;-215px&#8221; width=&#8221;100%&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;][\/et_pb_image][\/et_pb_column][et_pb_column type=&#8221;1_2&#8243; _builder_version=&#8221;4.16&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; custom_padding_tablet=&#8221;0px||||false|false&#8221; custom_padding_phone=&#8221;0px||||false|false&#8221; custom_padding_last_edited=&#8221;off|desktop&#8221; custom_css_main_element=&#8221;margin: auto;&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221; custom_css_main_element_last_edited=&#8221;on|desktop&#8221; custom_css_main_element_tablet=&#8221;order: 2;&#8221; custom_css_main_element_phone=&#8221;order: 2;&#8221;][et_pb_text _builder_version=&#8221;4.27.2&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;]<\/p>\n<h2 class=\"arrow\">What to expect with an apprenticeship?<\/h2>\n<p>An apprenticeship is a job, so you will spend most of your time working and learning on the job. Your manager will talk to you about the hours you work and the duties you\u2019ll have in the workplace. You might wear a uniform or have a dress code, depending on the workplace. You\u2019ll get paid at least \u00a36.40 per hour, but many apprenticeships pay more than the minimum.<\/p>\n<p>As an apprentice, you\u2019ll be learning all the time. As well as learning at work, you\u2019ll spend at least 6 hours per week doing dedicated training, averaged over the course. This means it could be split up into training blocks. The training you\u2019ll do is related to your job and usually takes place at a college, university, or other training provider. In some cases, it could be in your workplace.<\/p>\n<p>Training can be on a \u201cday release\u201d system where you go to college one day a week, in blocks where you have a week of training in one go, or you might do bits and pieces throughout the week at work.<\/p>\n<p>For some apprenticeships, you may want to top up your learning in your own time too, but you\u2019re always entitled to learn during work time too.<\/p>\n<p>You\u2019ll have regular meetings with your manager and the training provider to talk about your progress and any help that you need.<\/p>\n<p>[\/et_pb_text][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][\/et_pb_section][et_pb_section fb_built=&#8221;1&#8243; _builder_version=&#8221;4.22.2&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; background_color=&#8221;#F2F2F2&#8243; custom_padding=&#8221;30px||20px||false|false&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;][et_pb_row column_structure=&#8221;1_2,1_2&#8243; _builder_version=&#8221;4.22.2&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; custom_padding=&#8221;0px||0px||false|false&#8221; custom_css_main_element=&#8221;display: flex;||flex-wrap: wrap;&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;][et_pb_column type=&#8221;1_2&#8243; _builder_version=&#8221;4.16&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; custom_padding_tablet=&#8221;0px||||false|false&#8221; custom_padding_phone=&#8221;0px||||false|false&#8221; custom_padding_last_edited=&#8221;off|desktop&#8221; custom_css_main_element=&#8221;margin: auto;&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221; custom_css_main_element_last_edited=&#8221;on|desktop&#8221; custom_css_main_element_tablet=&#8221;order: 2;&#8221; custom_css_main_element_phone=&#8221;order: 2;&#8221;][et_pb_text _builder_version=&#8221;4.27.4&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;]<\/p>\n<h2 class=\"arrow\">What will I get when I finish an Apprenticeship?<\/h2>\n<p>At the end of your apprenticeship you\u2019ll do an End-Point Assessment. 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However, you\u2019ll be entitled to the minimum wage for an apprentice, which is currently \u00a37.55 per hour. You\u2019ll be paid for your normal working hours and the training that\u2019s part of the apprenticeship. You\u2019ll also get at least 20 days paid holiday, plus bank holidays. Check the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.gov.uk\/national-minimum-wage-rates\">latest national minimum wage for your age<\/a>. Many employers pay more than this, so look through the details of each vacancy.<\/p>\n<p>[\/et_pb_accordion_item][et_pb_accordion_item title=&#8221;How long does an apprenticeship take?&#8221; _builder_version=&#8221;4.17.4&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221; title__hover_enabled=&#8221;off|desktop&#8221; open=&#8221;off&#8221;]<\/p>\n<p>An apprenticeship takes between one and six years to complete, depending on which one you choose to do. You can also do an apprenticeship part time over a longer period.<\/p>\n<p>[\/et_pb_accordion_item][et_pb_accordion_item title=&#8221;How will I be assessed?&#8221; _builder_version=&#8221;4.17.4&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221; title__hover_enabled=&#8221;off|desktop&#8221; open=&#8221;off&#8221;]<\/p>\n<p>All apprenticeships have something called an End Point Assessment. This is where you need to show that you have developed certain skills, knowledge and behaviours to succeed in the role. For some apprenticeships, you\u2019ll also study for qualifications or diplomas, so you may need to sit an exam.<\/p>\n<p>[\/et_pb_accordion_item][et_pb_accordion_item title=&#8221;What other support is available?&#8221; _builder_version=&#8221;4.17.4&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221; title__hover_enabled=&#8221;off|desktop&#8221; open=&#8221;off&#8221;]<\/p>\n<p>As an apprentice in Greater Manchester, you can get free or reduced price tickets, or a free bike, from Transport for Greater Manchester. 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You can also look for a job with a different employer, or progress to a higher or different apprenticeship.<\/p>\n<p>[\/et_pb_accordion_item][et_pb_accordion_item title=&#8221;What are the apprenticeship levels?&#8221; _builder_version=&#8221;4.17.4&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221; title__hover_enabled=&#8221;off|desktop&#8221; open=&#8221;off&#8221;]<\/p>\n<p>There are four apprenticeship levels: intermediate, advanced, higher, and degree. The level you can start at depends on your experience and qualifications.<\/p>\n<p>[\/et_pb_accordion_item][et_pb_accordion_item title=&#8221;How do I know I\u2019ll like doing an apprenticeship?&#8221; _builder_version=&#8221;4.17.4&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221; title__hover_enabled=&#8221;off|desktop&#8221; open=&#8221;off&#8221;]<\/p>\n<p>There\u2019s no way to be sure \u2013 but the best way to figure it out is to do your research. 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