Studying while working

What are my options?

Apprenticeship?

An Apprenticeship requires to study and work for your diploma with the support of your employer and training provider, they take between one and four years to complete and at the end you are required to complete an End Point Assessment. The qualification that you receive at the end will be the Diploma you have been working towards.

Diploma?

To complete a Diploma in your place of work,, you do not have to be an Apprentice, you can work towards your Diploma with the support of your employer and your training provider. There is no End Point Assessment and you will still receive your Diploma. 

What are the benefits?

• Kick start your Career
• Gain a recognised qualification (QCF)
• Learn at a pace suited to you with the support of a mentor
• Get bespoke training and assessment at your workplace
• Earn as you learn 
• Gain valuable work experience in your job role and sector
• Excellent progression opportunities, whether looking to study further or climb the ranks within the workplace

Do I have to go to College?

No, our training does not involve you going to college, your work towards the qualification is assessed by the employers at your placement and one of our assessors who will meet you monthly and find out how you have been getting on in regards to the work you have been completing.

What are progression routes after completing the apprenticeship?

• Securing permanent or part time employment with your current apprenticeship employer
• Moving on to advanced or higher Level apprenticeship programmes
• Some courses can carry UCAS points enabling you to move on to university.

When can I start?
You can start an apprenticeship programme at any time of the year, although this is dependent on the employer with whom you are securing your apprenticeship job.