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THE BRITISH ARMY IS THE LARGEST EMPLOYER PROVIDER OF APPRENTICESHIPS IN THE UK.

The British Army has  close to 15,000 apprentices currently enrolled on apprenticeships from Level 2 to Level 6 across more than 40 different programmes. That means that over 95% of soldiers enroll on an apprenticeship scheme when they start their initial trade training.

You will do the apprenticeship most relevant to your job role, as part of your initial trade training. The apprenticeships are designed with other employers, ensuring the training is to industry standards and approved by the Institute for Apprenticeships and Technical Education.

We remain committed to delivering and offering an apprenticeship to all and if there is a national apprenticeship standard available those who join will be able to access one. Where there is not one, we will seek an appropriate alternative provision.

40+ Apprenticeship Schemes

We run over 40 different apprenticeship schemes, these apprenticeships will help you promote in the Army and will be valued by employers when you decide to move on. The type of apprenticeship that you will do, will depend on your chosen role in the Army.

Types of Apprenticeships

Your apprenticeship will be on one of the following areas: Public services and health, Engineering, Communications & I.T, Animal care, Logistics, Construction , Business Administration. The type of apprenticeship that you will do, will depend on your chosen role in the Army.

APPRENTICESHIP LEVELS

There are three levels of apprenticeships for entry level soldier roles.

LEVEL 2
Intermediate apprenticeships are the first level of apprenticeship. An Intermediate apprenticeship is equivalent to five good GCSE passes. If you have not got GCSEs in Maths and English at 4-9, we’ll help you gain level 2 functional skills qualifications. The apprenticeship normally takes 12-18 months.

LEVEL 3
Advanced apprenticeships (Level 3) are equivalent to two A level passes or a T level pass. If you already have Level 3 qualifications, including A levels, the Advanced apprenticeship is a great way to gain practical, work-based skills and experience in a particular job and sector. Entry requirements vary, but typically you will need at least five GCSEs with grades 9 to 4/A* to C, including English and Maths. The apprenticeship takes 18-36 months. You’ll start your training in initial trade training before completing the qualification putting your knowledge into practice with your Field Army unit.

LEVEL 4
Higher apprenticeships (Level 4) are an equivalent to a foundation degree they can be; an NVQ Level 4, a Higher National Certificate (HNC), a Higher National Diploma (HND), or foundation degree. There is also the opportunity to progress to Level 7, postgraduate degree level.

A higher apprenticeship can take up to five years to complete, Entry requirements for a higher apprenticeship may include at least five GCSEs grades A* – C (9 – 4 on the new grading system), including English and Math's. The course takes 18-36 months.

FIND OUT MORE

Click on the links below to learn more about Army apprenticeships and what being a Regular Solider in the British Army can offer.

ARMY APPRENTICESHIPS

REGULAR SOLDIER

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Please do not hesitate to contact me if you would like to arrange a careers interview or require further information. Mrs S Beeton, Head of Careers sbeeton@sphs.uk.com