Apprenticeships

Wherever you work in the industry, an apprenticeship is the training route of choice. You can find more about recognised apprentice routes across UK from the various national bodies responsible for apprenticeships:

England

England

In England, the Institute for Apprenticeships & Technical Education are responsible for apprenticeship standards and development. On the IfATE website you can download more detail on each apprenticeship standard, its assessment plan, and which training providers are approved to deliver the apprenticeships:

The Apprenticeship Service’s website has a host of resources to support employers with apprenticeships.

Additional employer support links can also be found on the gov.uk website:

  1. Employing an Apprentice
  2. How can apprenticeships be delivered for your business?
  3. Apprenticeship funding rules
  4. How to register and use the apprenticeship service as an employer
  5. Create an account to manage your apprenticeships
 Northern Ireland

Northern Ireland

Apprenticeship information for Employers is available on the NI Direct website.

Scotland

Scotland

Information on Modern Apprenticeship frameworks and apprenticeship advice can be found via Skills Development Scotland.

Wales

Wales

The Gov.Wales website holds information about apprenticeship frameworks, development and funding. More detailed information about the electrotechnical apprenticeship framework can be found on the Business Wales website.