The benefits of vocational training

• Students have the opportunity to get paid while they learn.
• The skills and knowledge gained helps a student to succeed in his or her current role and become a more valuable employee.  This improves the Apprentice’s salary and promotion prospects.
• Students can start Apprenticeships when then they want to and can work at their own pace.  An Apprenticeship takes about 12 months.
• Vocational qualifications, such as Apprenticeships, are recognized nationally and can provide an alternative route into higher education.

This diagram does not include all the qualifications or progression routes possible at levels 2 to 6. 

Also entry requirements to higher education may vary according to subject and Institution.