Recruit an apprentice
What’s involved?
Recruiting an apprentice couldn’t be easier. Working together with one of our approved Training Providers you will be responsible for providing and planning the training schedule for the apprentice, be that in Welsh or English, allowing a tailor made, business specific, approach.
Your Training Provider will manage the qualification, assessment and programme processes.
A full list of Training Providers
What are the costs?
There are two costs associated with an apprenticeship - the apprentice’s wage and the cost of training. You have to pay the first cost. You don’t pay the second.
The Welsh Government cover most of the training costs and work with external training providers to manage, deliver and assess all apprenticeships.
Support is available for businesses in Wales irrespective of size or sector.
Click here to find out more about the financial incentives available.
Apprenticeship routes and levels
We provide fully funded apprenticeship routes in Wales in 23 sectors available at four levels: Foundation, Apprenticeship, Higher Apprenticeship and Degree Apprenticeship.
| Foundation Apprenticeship – Level 2 | NVQ Level 2 and equivalent to 5 good GCSE passes |
| Apprenticeship – Level 3 | NVQ Level 3 equivalent to 2 A-level passes |
| Higher Apprenticeship – Level 4/5 | HNC/ HND/ Foundation Degree level |
| Degree Apprenticeship – Level 6 |
Full bachelor’s degree. Routes are currently offered in ICT/ Digital and Engineering / Advanced Manufacturing. Degree Apprenticeships currently available are listed here |
Help and support
If you are new to apprenticeships, you can access further help and support from an Employment Engagement Advisor by:
- Filling out the Expression of Interest form
- Speaking directly to a Training Provider
