Types of Apprenticeship

The popularity of apprenticeships is growing rapidly with young people able to start them at a wide range of entry levels including:

• Traineeships: a programme for those not quite ready to go into a full apprenticeship.
• Intermediate Apprenticeships: Level 2/3 for beginning the apprenticeship journey, starting age from 16, no upper age limit.
• Advanced Apprenticeships: Level 3/4 apprenticeships equivalent to two A level passes with valuable work experience.
• Higher Apprenticeships: Levels 4-5. Suitable for those looking to build on their knowledge and progress from their Advanced-level qualification.
• Degree Apprenticeships: Levels 6-7. Degree apprenticeships are offered by universities and other higher education providers in partnership with employers. They contain either a full degree or degree-level qualification and go up to master’s level (which is postgraduate).

Resources for Students and Parents

What is an Apprenticeship?

Apprenticeship levels explained

Apprenticeships hints and tips

Step-by-step guide to applying for an apprenticeship

Choices

Poltair School’s Work Experience Week for Year 10 is at the end of the school year, during Curriculum Enrichment Week. ]he week sees students from our school, working with employers all over the county and beyond, experiencing a wide range different industries. The programme is managed by Ms Turner, our Careers Lead.

At Poltair, we aim to ensure our students have a meaningful and enjoyable experience where they can develop their skills and understanding of today’s workplace.

Throughout the year, students will work on activities with their tutors that help them begin to understand the value of Work Experience equip them with the knowledge and skills to be able to identify which employers can offer them this important opportunity and how they can ensure their applications put them ahead of the competition!   They will learn how to write employer letters, follow up procedures, organising their time and priorities, engaging with professionals for help and advice and so much more.  In addition to this, our team of tutors, Ms Turner and other career professionals will be on hand to help support students throughout the process.

Click here to download our Presentations for Parents.

Parent/Carer Information

Employer Information booklet

Approval and Consent E-Form 2024-2025

In addition to the information above, every student has access to the Veryan website (a database of employers that have previously offered work experience to Cornwall students).  https://cornwall.learnaboutwork.net/

• Poltair Careers Policy
• Poltair Provider Access Policy