Apprenticeship glossary

Find an apprenticeship

What does Find an apprenticeship mean?

The official government apprenticeship vacancy service. England and Wales each have their own version. Many big employers also recruit through their own careers websites.

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Guide How to apply for an apprenticeship What applying for an apprenticeship actually involves, from the first form to the assessment centre, with real examples of how the employers we've researched pick their apprentices. Applies to: All of the UK
Application form
The online form you fill in to apply for an apprenticeship. It often asks for your details, qualifications and answers to written questions.
Apprenticeship helpline
The official helpline for apprenticeship questions in England: 0800 015 0400, Monday to Friday, 9am to 5pm.
Numerical reasoning test
A timed online test of how well you work with numbers, charts and tables. Many big employers use one early in the application process.
Online assessment
Timed tests many employers use early in the application process, such as reasoning, numbers or how you like to work. Some are game-based.
Reasonable adjustments
Changes an employer makes so you can take part fairly, such as extra time in a test, if you have a disability or health condition. Most employers ask you to tell them in your application.
ACA
The chartered accountancy qualification from the ICAEW. Several accountancy apprenticeships lead to it, like KPMG's five-year audit apprenticeship and Deloitte's 48-month Level 7 routes.

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.