An Apprenticeship is a real job with training, allowing you to earn as you learn, gaining internationally recognised qualifications and certifications as you go. Apprenticeships take between one and four years to complete and cover 1,500 job roles in a wide range of industries. Apprenticeships are open to anyone not in full time education.

There are some things to be aware of. You must be the minimum age of 16 to be eligible for an Apprenticeship but due to the recent changes in Apprenticeships, there is no upper age limit.
You can apply before you have received your GCSE results, and we will contact you again once you have received them to discuss the next steps.
If you have previously completed a degree then you can still do an Apprenticeship with us, but your Apprenticeship will need to be in a different area of specialty. Apply to us with your CV and we will be able to advise if you are eligible to join our Apprenticeship programme.

The exact amount differs from employer to employer. The National Minimum Apprenticeship Wage was increased to £3.50 per hour as of 1st October 2016, but IT Trainer recommend a higher wage in London of £150-250 per week. We do however have some employers who will pay the London Living Wage which can mean an annual salary between £15-£19,000
Your training is fully funded by the government and your employer so there are no costs to you.

You will be working a minimum of 30 hours per week or a maximum of 40. The average working hours tends to be around 37.5. As an Apprentice you will be entitled to at least 20 paid holiday days a year plus bank holidays.

You can apply for the NUS Apprentice Extra card which will get you discount at a range of shops and restaurants throughout the whole year for £11.

Apprentices who live in a London Borough are also eligible to apply for an Apprentice Oyster card as long as they’re aged 18 or above, which will entitle you to 30% discount off tube travel and free bus travel.

Yes, IT Trainer is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of all our Apprentices. IT Trainer will be responsible for ensuring that all our employers are free from convictions, of sound character and judgment, and will not pose any threat or danger towards our Apprentices during their placement.

You will be working a minimum of 30 hours per week or a maximum of 40. The average working hours tends to be around 37.5. As an Apprentice you will be entitled to at least 20 paid holiday days a year plus bank holidays.

You can apply for the NUS Apprentice Extra card which will get you discount at a range of shops and restaurants throughout the whole year for £11.

Apprentices who live in a London Borough are also eligible to apply for an Apprentice Oyster card as long as they’re aged 18 or above, which will entitle you to 30% discount off tube travel and free bus travel.

Do you have safeguarding and equality policies?
Yes, IT Trainer is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of all our Apprentices. IT Trainer will be responsible for ensuring that all our employers are free from convictions, of sound character and judgment, and will not pose any threat or danger towards our Apprentices during their placement.

To promote equality and diversity throughout the work-based learning process
Have a written equality and diversity policy that staff, Apprentices and employers understand and are committed to
Advise Apprentices on equality, diversity issues and legislation
Explain to Apprentices how they should treat other people