What is an apprenticeship?

Why choose an apprenticeship?

Higher and degree apprenticeships allow you gain a university education while developing essential skills in the workplace. 
The University of Huddersfield works very closely with businesses all over the West Yorkshire region and beyond to offer apprentices a wide range of apprenticeships in business, health and education sectors. 

Benefits to being an apprentice are:

• You can earn as you learn, with no tuition fees to pay.
• You can gain skills and experience in specific sectors.
• You can apply your learning to real-world projects in the workplace.
• Apprenticeships offer a clear pathway to achieving your ambitions in the workplace.

Is the apprenticeship route right for me?

The start an apprenticeship you'll need to be:

• employed in a relevant role to the apprenticeship
• 16 or over - there's no upper age limit
• not in education (full or part-time)

Speak to your employer – you will need them to support your apprenticeship.

Off‐the‐job (OTJ) training can include

• The teaching of theory (for example: lectures, role playing, simulation exercises, online learning, and manufacturer training).
• Skills training: shadowing, mentoring, industry visits
• Learning support and time spent writing assessments/assignments.

The training must be directly relevant to the apprenticeship you are studying. It must teach new knowledge, skills and behaviours required to reach competence in your occupation. 

Support and reviews through your apprenticeship

As part of your apprenticeship you, your employer and a member of the University academic team will meet at regular intervals to track your progress quarterly. This is known as a Tripartite review.

This is in addition to working for your employer (On the job) and off The Job training.