FAQs for Apprentices

Thanks for visiting our Frequently Asked Questions page for apprentices. If you’re interested in becoming an LDN Apprentice, and have a question, please take a moment to look through this page as we’ve answered some of the most commonly asked questions for you in detail, right here.


  • We’re frequently adding new opportunities to our LDN Career Hub. From here you can find a role that is best suited for you and register your interest via our no-CV application process.

    Check out our latest opportunities here: https://careerhub.ldnapprenticeships.com/s/opportunities

    Be sure to carefully think about your answers before you submit an application as this is our Talent Team’s chance to get to know you before you start your apprenticeship journey with us. Applications will be rejected if they lack detail, or have poor spelling and grammar. So, proofread your work before submission!

  • Yes - we offer our apprenticeship programmes across England. It is likely you will need to be a commutable distance from the location of the role you are interested in. If the role offers remote working, this will be highlighted in the job description on our Career Hub.

  • There is no definitive answer to this!

    Our best advice is to be ready and available to start an apprenticeship when you apply (excluding any notice periods if you are currently working), so finish any exams, courses, or long holidays first!

    • You have the right to work in the UK

    • You have lived in the EU for the last 3 years

    • Your highest level of qualification obtained so far should ideally be a (GSCE/equivalent) level 3 or lower

    • You should not be currently enrolled on an apprenticeship elsewhere

    • You should have a valid passport or birth certificate

  • You can apply for an apprenticeship without either an English or Maths GCSE.

    However, if you have not achieved either GCSE (4-9) or Functional Skills Level 2 in English, or Maths, you will be required to complete the corresponding Functional Skills Level 2 qualifications alongside your apprenticeship with us.

    If you are invited in for a face-to-face interview with our Talent Team, you will need to pass initial assessments in English and Maths regardless of your GCSE results.

  • You need to be a minimum of 16 to start an apprenticeship.

  • Depending on the apprenticeship programme, the duration can range from 15 months (typically Level 3) all the way to 20 months (Levels 4/5).

    Explore our full list of programmes to check the duration of your preferred pathway on our website here: https://www.ldnapprenticeships.com/programmes

  • All of our opportunities are full-time – Monday to Friday.

  • The level 3 qualification you would achieve on an apprenticeship with LDN Apprenticeships is different from an A Level. During your apprenticeship, you’ll be learning on the job whilst creating real-life work projects that contribute towards your apprenticeship portfolio and ultimately, passing your qualification!

  • You should have received a confirmation email of your application via the email address provided in your application. If you have not received this email, please check your junk/other folders to make sure it hasn’t ended up in there!

    If you still haven’t received a confirmation email – please email our Talent Team at talentteam@ldnapprenticeships.com who will be able to inform you about the progress of your application.

  • Each apprenticeship programme has something different to offer!

    Explore all of our qualification overviews and how you may be assessed in the Programmes section of our website here: https://www.ldnapprenticeships.com/programmes

  • Yes, if you are a graduate, you can still apply for an apprenticeship.

    We currently offer Level 3, 4, and 5 apprenticeships.

    Graduating with a degree would provide you with a Level 6 qualification. Therefore we would need to make sure you are not overqualified for the apprenticeship you are applying for.

    If you have a degree in the industry of the apprenticeship qualification you are applying for - you would therefore be deemed over-qualified for the apprenticeship.

  • You do not have to pay anything to us or your employer during your apprenticeship with LDN Apprenticeships.

    You will be paid a monthly salary by your employer but please be prepared to pay for travel to and from work and to LDN Apprenticeships HQ (if applicable) when necessary.

 

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