All You Need To Know About Becoming An Apprentice

Why Should I Go Through An Apprenticeship Programme?

With an apprenticeship, you have a fantastic opportunity to earn while you learn and gain industry desired skills and knowledge and behaviours in the workplace. You can be employed as a new apprentice by a company on a fixed term contract or you can be an existing member of staff who would like to up-skill or retrain.

How Will Dynamic Training Support Me During My Apprenticeship?

Once you've started your apprenticeship, you will be allocated a Skills & Development Coach from Dynamic Training, who will support you for the duration of your training and ensure you are ready for end point assessment. In addition, your organisation will provide you with an in-house mentor who is normally a senior member of staff, but who is not your direct manager.

How Long Will My Apprenticeship Take To Complete?

The duration of an apprenticeship depends on the type of apprenticeship you are completing. The minimum time for an intermediate (Level 2) apprenticeship is 12 months, however for higher and degree level apprenticeships take longer from 12 months to 5 years (* subject to the apprenticeship job role).

For a full breakdown of apprenticeships and the various stages of the apprenticeship process, you can find out more here:

The Apprenticeship Journey

How Many Hours Will My Apprenticeship Take Out Of My Job?

Working hours vary depending on your employer, however the minimum duration of an apprenticeship (12 months) is based on an apprentice working 30 paid hours per week. For apprentices working less hours, the apprenticeship duration must be extended.

You can find out more about off-the-job training from the below page which fully breaks down how many hours an apprenticeship requires.

Off-The-Job Training

How Much Will I Earn As An Apprentice?

For existing staff members for whom your employer is offering the opportunity to undertake an apprenticeship to either up-skill or retrain, your existing rate of pay will not be affected.

For new entrant employed as an apprentice, The National Living Wage now applies to those aged 23 and over.

You are entitled to the National Minimum Wage, the current minimum rate for an apprentice is £5.28 per hour (as of April 2023). This rate applies to apprentice's aged 16 to 18 and those aged 19 or over who are in their first year of their apprenticeships.

If you are over 19 and have completed the first 12 months of your apprenticeship programme you will be entitled to the current National Minimum Wage rate for your age

You must be paid for your normal hours of work and any training that is part of your apprenticeship.

Example A

An apprentice aged 22 in the first year of their apprenticeship is entitled to a minimum hourly rate of £5.28.

Apprentices are entitled to the minimum wage for their age if they:

• are aged 19 or over and have completed the first year of their apprenticeship

Example B

An apprentice aged 22 who has completed the first year of their apprenticeship is entitled to a minimum hourly rate of £10.18.

Are there accredited qualifications within Apprenticeship programmes?

Qualifications, while integral to some apprenticeships, are not a component of all apprenticeships. With the introduction of apprenticeship standards, the focus has shifted towards acquiring new skills, knowledge, and behaviours. It's important to review the details of each apprenticeship standard to determine if an accredited qualification is included. For example, the Senior Healthcare Support Worker Level 3 apprenticeship incorporates the Diploma in Healthcare Support Level 3.

Do Apprentices Get Paid Holidays?

You will be entitled to the same holiday as the rest of the employees, typical entitlement for an apprentice working five days per week is a minimum of 28 days paid holiday (this can include bank holidays)

What Are The Qualification Levels In Apprenticeship Programmes?

Apprenticeships have equivalent educational levels. This means for example, if you are completing a Level 3 apprenticeship, you will be learning at the equivalent level of someone who is being taught A Levels.

Information From https://www.gov.uk/apprenticeships-guide

How Many Apprenticeship Programmes Are There? Is There One Right For Me?

Apprenticeships have evolved significantly with the introduction of apprenticeship standards, and today you will be able to find hundreds of apprenticeship roles created by industry trailblazers to help future proof their businesses. A wide variety of job roles in many sectors are currently available to you.

You can find a full list of Dynamic Training's apprenticeship programmes below, across the healthcare, healthcare science and healthcare support services sectors.

Our Apprenticeship Programmes

Is An Apprenticeship Right For Me?

Apprenticeships are open to anyone aged 16 or over, entitled to live in England and who are no longer in full time education. Whether you are starting your working career or are already in the workplace looking to up-skill or retrain, apprenticeships can provide you an opportunity to increase your skills and knowledge. As there is no upper age limit, apprenticeships can be a great way for working professionals to help achieve career progression or for career changers to learn a new profession.

I Already Have A Degree, Can I Still Be An Apprentice?

With the introduction of standards, Higher apprenticeships are now accessible to degree holders as long as the apprenticeship is in an unrelated subject to that already studied and achieved.

How Can I Apply For An Apprenticeship?

Dynamic Training partners with employers to assist in the recruitment of apprentices and our current apprenticeship vacancies are listed on our website under apprenticeship vacancies.

Alternatively, you are able to search and apply for all apprenticeship vacancies using the National Apprenticeship Service website

Already Working: If you are looking to complete your apprenticeship at your current employer, firstly talk to your line manager about the opportunity to start an apprenticeship. We will gladly then talk to your employer about the options available to get you started.