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What qualifications can I get from an apprenticeship?

Apprenticeships (and Advanced Apprenticeships) can lead to a National Vocational Qualification (NVQ) at Level 2, Level 3, Level 4, Level 5; a Key Skills qualification, like problem solving and using technology; (in most cases) a technical certificate, such as a BTEC or City & Guilds Progression Award; other qualifications needed for particular occupations; for higher Apprenticeships knowledge-based qualification such as an HNC, HND or Foundation degree.

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October 5, 2012
Education / Employment

What is an apprenticeship?

If you’ve got a good idea of where you want to go with your career and like the idea of earning while you learn, an Apprenticeship could be for you. You’ll get top quality training, developing skills and gaining qualifications on the job.

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September 28, 2012
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Learn from experts

Experts have experience and a specialised mindset – copy their activities and find out why they perform actions in that particular way and not in other ways.

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July 16, 2012
Employment / Finance and money

Employer contribution into a workplace pension

When you pay part of your salary into a workplace pension, your employer and the government will contribute too. Each employer contributes a different amount, and the Government gives tax relief on your lower salary, where the saving on your income tax is paid into the pension. This is known as “salary sacrifice”.

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July 2, 2012