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Looking for an alternative to university where you can gain skills on the job and earn while you learn? Or are you interested in a career change? An apprenticeship could be right for you! Find your direction and discover your next steps with On Point Apprenticeships. We can help you get a job you'll love.

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Our current apprenticeship vacancies include roles across the North East in Gateshead, Newcastle, Sunderland, and the surrounding areas with local employers from a wide range of industries and sectors.

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Get answers to some of the most commonly asked questions by young people considering in apprenticeships.

What is an apprenticeship?

Apprenticeships combine practical training in a job with study. As an apprentice you will be an employee earning a wage, work alongside experienced staff, gain job-specific skills, and get time for training and study related to your role. 

How long does an apprenticeship take to complete?

Apprenticeships can take from 8 months to 6 years to complete, depending on the type and level of the apprenticeship. Our most common apprenticeships, Level 2 and Level 3, usually last between 15-18 months. 

 

Would I be an employee during my apprenticeship?

Yes, you have the same employee rights as a regular member of staff. The only difference is that you will have a contractual end date.

How much will I be paid as an apprentice?

The national minimum wage for apprentices is currently £7.55 per hour for the first 12 months of your apprenticeship. Apprentices over 19 who have completed the first year of their apprenticeship are entitled to correct minimum wage for their age.

What levels of apprenticeship are there?

Apprenticeships have equivalent educational levels: Foundation and Intermediate = Level 2/equivalent to GCSE , Advanced = Level 3/equivalent to A Level, Higher = Level 4,5,6,7/equivalent to Foundation degree and above, Degree = Level 6 and 7/equivalent to Bachelor's or master's degree

Who can start an apprenticeship?

To start an apprenticeship, you will need to be: 16 or over, Living in England, Not in full time education

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