Apprenticeships
Whether you're just starting out, considering a career change or you want to develop and learn something new, our apprenticeships could be the ideal next step.
Doing an apprenticeship with us means that you get to earn while you learn, as you’re employed to do a real job at the same time as studying for a formal qualification. At least 20% of your time is set aside for learning, while the rest of your time is spent applying your knowledge and skills in the workplace, doing the job you’re employed to do.
What type of apprenticeships can you do?
We offer apprenticeships in most business areas. Roles are varied, and based on the requirements of the House, as well as individual teams. We advertise our apprenticeships at different points of the year, depending on business needs.
Here are some of the apprenticeships you can do at the House of Commons:
- Catering (including Commis Chef)
- Business Administration
- Human Resources
- Project Management
- Construction (including Engineering)
- Finance
- Public Relations and Communications
- Policy Officer
What are the benefits?
These are some of the reasons why you might consider doing an apprenticeship:
- Earn while you learn
- Get a nationally recognised qualification
- Hone your skills with role-relevant training
- Work at your own pace
- Be part of a community of apprentices
- Open doors to future career progression
- Meet your personal development goals.
Am I eligible?
Our eligibility criteria depend on the level of apprenticeship. We’ll always outline what qualifications (if any) are required on the job description.
For example, most intermediate apprenticeships require a GCSE or equivalent in Maths and English at grade C or 4, and above. Even if you don’t have these, you can still do an apprenticeship, but we’ll ask you to sit a Maths and English Functional Skills qualification at Level 2.
Other criteria include:
- You must be aged 16 or over (there's no maximum age limit)
- You must have been a UK resident for at least three years
- You must not be in any other form of funded education, for example college or university
- You should not hold a qualification in a similar discipline to the apprenticeship at the same level or above.
Apprenticeship levels
There are four different levels of apprenticeship, ranging from levels 2 to 7.
Apprenticeships can take anything from 12 to 18 months to three to six years to complete, depending on the level you undertake.
Intermediate
- Level 2
- Equivalent educational level: GCSE
Advanced
- Level 3
- Equivalent educational level: A Level
Higher
- Level 4 and 5
- Equivalent educational level: Foundation degree and above
Degree
- Level 6 and 7
- Equivalent educational level: Bachelor's or Master’s degree
