Apprenticeship glossary
Line manager
What does Line manager mean?
The person you report to day to day, who sets your work and supports your progress.
Related terms
- Logistics
- Organising how goods are stored and moved. Big logistics employers like Amazon have apprenticeships at warehouses, delivery sites and offices.
- London weighting
- Extra pay for working in or near London, where living costs are higher. Lidl adds 10% for stores inside the M25, and the BBC pays a living allowance for roles in London.
- Maintenance loan
- A student loan in England to help with living costs at university. Apprentices don't need one, because they earn a wage.
- Master's degree
- A postgraduate degree, one level above a bachelor's, at Level 7 (SCQF Level 11 in Scotland). Some Level 7 apprenticeships include one, but many lead to a professional qualification instead.
- Mechatronics
- Engineering that combines mechanical, electrical and computer systems, like automated machinery. Amazon and Rolls-Royce both run mechatronics apprenticeships.
- 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.
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.