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.
How advanced an apprenticeship's qualification is. In England, Wales and Northern Ireland they run from Level 2 (like GCSEs) to Level 7 (like a master's degree). Scotland uses SCQF levels instead.
An experienced colleague who supports you during your apprenticeship, separate from your manager. Many employers also give you a 'buddy', often a current apprentice.
The science of measuring things precisely. In manufacturing, metrology technicians check parts are made exactly to spec, as on Williams' metrology pathway.
Scotland's main apprenticeship: a paid job with training, from SCQF Level 4/5 up to Level 11. There are over 100 types and most take one to four years.
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