Apprenticeship glossary

Day release

What does Day release mean?

Doing your off-the-job training one day a week, often at a college, and working the rest of the week. Compare block release.

Block release
Doing your off-the-job training in blocks, such as a week at college every so often, rather than one day a week (day release).
Off-the-job training
The part of your apprenticeship spent learning rather than doing your normal job, at college, online or at work. In England it's at least 20% of your normal working hours.
Degree apprenticeship
An apprenticeship at Level 6 or 7 in England (Level 6 in Wales) where you can get a bachelor's or master's degree while working. Not every Level 6 or 7 apprenticeship includes a degree.
Degree-level
At the same level as a degree (Levels 6 and 7) without necessarily giving you an actual degree. The BBC, for example, says not all of its Level 6 apprenticeships include a degree.
Department for Education (DfE)
The UK government department responsible for apprenticeships in England. It publishes England's official apprenticeship statistics.
Department for the Economy
The Northern Ireland government department responsible for apprenticeships there, including Apprenticeships NI and Higher Level Apprenticeships.

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.