Once you have made the decision that you would like to apply for an apprenticeship, you will need to go through a few stages before you start in your chosen career path…..
Are you interested in starting an apprenticeship allowing you to earn while you learn and gain an industry relevant qualification?
We provide a dedicated apprenticeship service, providing excellent training and recruitment opportunities for apprentices across the country, and a flexible approach to learning, catering to the needs of each individual and organisation. A Runway Training apprentice will receive the very best support available. We ensure apprentices and their employers have access to our team of experienced, highly skilled assessors and trainers who will be on hand throughout the apprenticeship to offer support and guidance.
Runway Training apprentices are provided with all of the necessary online and offline learning resources required to complete and progress successfully with the apprenticeship. For learners not wishing to undertake the full apprenticeship standard we can also offer standalone diplomas.
An apprenticeship is an opportunity for young people and adult learners to earn while they learn in a real job, gaining valuable experience and accredited qualifications with a real future.
There are over 700 apprenticeship standards to choose from and we offer impartial information, advice and guidance to ensure you can make an informed decision about the right standard for you.
Completing an apprenticeship is a great way of kick-starting your career, gaining practical skills, industry knowledge and earning a salary in either a new role or your existing job role.
Work-based delivery means not having to get the bus to a training centre or college each week.
Anyone living in England, over 16 years old and not in full-time education can apply to be an apprentice. You can also complete an apprenticeship as part of your current job role to help you progress and develop your skills.
You will study an apprenticeship standard that sets out the knowledge, skills and behaviours required to be competent in a particular job role. There are different levels of apprenticeship: Intermediate, Advanced or Higher level. The apprenticeship is made up of:
The level of apprenticeship is dictated by the job role you will be applying for and your previous qualifications.
Our apprenticeships are work-based, so they are delivered entirely in the workplace. A Runway Apprenticeship Teacher will help you develop the knowledge, skills and behaviours set out by the apprenticeship standard you are working towards. They will assess you in a number of ways including: observations, written, verbal, witness testimonies from managers and work evidence.
Apprenticeships last a minimum of 1 year, after this apprentices decide with their employers whether they would like to continue with the same organisation or whether they think it is time to move on elsewhere.
After finishing, the majority of apprentices (85%) will stay in employment, with two-thirds (64%) staying with the same employer. Employers think that qualified apprentices are 15% more employable than those with other qualifications.
Apprentices must be paid a minimum of the National Apprenticeship Minimum Wage of £4.30 per hour for a minimum of 30hrs per week. We encourage all of our employers to consider living costs in the area and generally they offer a higher rate than this.
You can find current vacancies just above.
You can submit your application via email to laurenharris@new.runwaytraining.co.uk
If you cannot see any roles that suit you, please get in touch via email or call 01732 402 402 to register your interest as new roles are always becoming available.
After year 11 pupils do not have to stay in school but have a choice about what they do between the ages of 16 and 18 years.
Young people do need to continue in education or training but this could be full time study in school, college or even with a training provider. It could also be full time work or volunteering combined with education or training. Alternatively it could be as an apprentice.
Read our FAQ’s below to find out more:
Apprenticeships are jobs with training attached that enable learners to earn while they learn. As with regular employees, apprentices earn a wage and will work alongside team members to gain industry knowledge and job specific skills.
Apprenticeships can be undertaken in a huge variety of different areas from accountancy to veterinary nursing, and business and administration to engineering. Employers can access Apprenticeship training for existing employees as well as new recruits.
Earning a salary – The minimum salary is £4.15 per hour; however, many apprentices earn significantly more.
Once an Apprentice completes their first year and if aged 19 or over, they are entitled to the minimum hourly rate of the national minimum wage for their age.
Paid holidays – An apprentice will be given at least 20 days’ paid holiday per year on top of bank holidays.
Gain qualifications – Apprentices receive training to work towards nationally recognised qualifications.
Learn job-specific skills – Apprenticeships are designed with the help of the employers in the industry, so they offer a structured programme that build skills needed to do a job well.
Build CV – Apprenticeships train in the skills employers want, they give apprentices choices in their career. Adding new skills to CVs, these could include customer service, communications, team-work, leadership and many more.
No university debt – Universities are charging around £9000 a year fees, add in a maintenance loan, which could be a debt of £45000 PLUS before even starting work. An apprenticeship allows you to pursue a career while earning a salary!
Anyone living in England, over 16 years old can apply to be an apprentice.
Our apprenticeships are work based, so they are delivered entirely in the workplace. A Runway Apprenticeship Teacher will make contact with you every 2-3 weeks. Our teachers will assess you in a number of different ways – observations, written, verbal, witness testimonies and work products.
Apprenticeships generally last 1 year but higher apprenticeships may vary in length, after this apprentices decide with their employers whether they would like to continue with the same organisation or whether they think it is time to move on elsewhere.
The qualifications that an Apprentice would gain will vary depending on the type of Apprenticeship. For more information click here.
The average gross weekly wage for an apprentice is £200. The minimum wage for apprentices is £4.15 per hour, but in reality many employers pay more than this. The actual amount that an apprentice will earn is very much dependant on the type of apprenticeship being undertaken, the region and the type of business involved. Some apprentices can earn as much as £300 – £500 per week for a Higher Apprenticeship.
All employees aged over 16 must still pay tax and national insurance on their income.
Runway Training deliver the following qualifications as part of the apprenticeship:
Anyone over the age of 16, living in England is eligible to apply for an apprenticeship. The exact entry requirements depend on the job. English and maths GCSEs are not usually required but can be learnt ‘on the job’ as part of the training.
There are three levels of apprenticeship – Intermediate (level 2), Advanced (level 3) and Higher (level 4 or above).
Once you have made the decision that you would like to apply for an apprenticeship, you will need to go through a few stages before you start in your chosen career path…..
