Higher and Degree Apprenticeships
Higher and Degree Apprenticeships offer an innovative and cost-effective way of attracting and retaining high-calibre employees and graduates to your business. Since April 2017, large employers (with a pay bill of over £3 million) pay the government Apprenticeship Levy, making higher and degree apprenticeships a cost effective way to fill your graduate level skills gaps.
Employers with a pay bill of less than £3 million will not pay the Apprenticeship Levy but are still eligible for government funding to access higher level and degree apprenticeships.
Recruiting a higher or degree apprentice also brings financial benefits, even if your business isn't paying the Apprenticeship Levy.
The first step is to decide to employ an apprentice, then to identify a training provider. When you are ready to recruit, that's where we come in!
Gradsouthwest advertises higher and degree apprenticeships in south west England - helping you recruit the best talent for your businesses needs.
Levels of apprenticeship
Apprenticeships have equivalent educational levels:
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Name
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Level
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Equivalent educational level
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Intermediate
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2
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5 GCSE passes at grades A* to C
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Advanced
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3
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2 A level passes
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Higher
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4,5,6 and 7
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Foundation degree and above
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Degree
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6 and 7
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Bachelor’s or master’s degree
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