Apprenticeship glossary

ATT

What does ATT mean?

The Association of Tax Technicians qualification, for people starting a career in tax. Trainees on PwC's tax programme study for it.

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Employer profile PwC UK apprenticeships The professional services firm. School and college leavers can join a two-year Level 4 consulting apprenticeship, tax or accounting technician programmes, or a four-year Business Management degree apprenticeship in Belfast paying £28,900 from day one.
BATJIC rates
Pay rates for building apprentices agreed by the Building and Allied Trades Joint Industry Council, used in England and Wales. Scotland uses SBATC rates. Barratt Redrow pays its trade apprentices these rates.
Civil engineering
Designing and building infrastructure like roads, railways, bridges and water systems. Network Rail and Balfour Beatty both offer civil engineering apprenticeships.
Cyber security
Protecting computer systems and data from attack. Amazon and Barclays both list cyber security apprenticeships.
Incorporated Engineer
A professional engineering title. Balfour Beatty says its degree apprenticeships can lead to professional qualifications like Incorporated Engineer.
Medical
A health check some employers need before you start, especially for safety-critical roles. Network Rail's application advice says successful Level 3 engineering candidates must attend one.
NVQ
A National Vocational Qualification, which shows you can do a job to a set standard. Balfour Beatty's intermediate apprenticeships, for example, lead to an NVQ Level 2.

Definitions are our own plain-English summaries. Where we give figures, they come from the official sources listed on the linked guide or profile. Rules can change, so check the official source before you make decisions.