Starting Your Apprenticeship Journey

In many cases, yes. Most apprenticeships lead to a job within the company you trained with. If not, you’ll still have a recognised qualification and valuable experience to help you find a role elsewhere. Many employers hire apprentices with the long-term goal of them growing into permanent roles.

If you’re struggling or need more time, speak with your trainer assessor and employer. Extensions can sometimes be arranged to delay your end point assessment (EPA) / apprenticeship assessment.

Yes. As long as the next apprenticeship offers new learning and progression (for example, moving from a Level 2 to a Level 3), you can do another one. Many people use apprenticeships to keep building their skills and advancing in their careers. Explore the career maps on our Careers Hub to discover the potential routes apprenticeships can lead to.

It’s okay if it’s not the right fit. You can talk to your employer or trainer assessor about your concerns. Sometimes adjustments can be made, or they may help you explore other options such as transferring onto a different course. 

In some cases, yes—especially if you demonstrate all the required skills and knowledge early. But this depends on the structure of your apprenticeship and the agreement with your employer and trainer assessor. It’s always best to check.

Apprenticeships are designed to fit within your working hours, so you won’t be expected to complete tasks or study outside of work. Your employer will ensure you have dedicated time during your working day called ‘off the job training’ to focus on your training and development. Off the job training is dedicated learning and development time. While the name may suggest you will be away from your role, that isn’t the case. Other than the weekly allocated study time, the rest typically consists of naturally occurring activities. Any additional work outside of working hours is optional.