Apprenticeship glossary

Pay rise

What does Pay rise mean?

An increase in your pay. Some employers, like JLR and Rolls-Royce, publish pay that rises each year of the apprenticeship.

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Employer profile Rolls-Royce apprenticeships An engineering company working on aircraft engines and submarines, with UK apprenticeships at 11 locations from Level 3 to degree level, and published pay that rises to £34,832 in the fourth year of a degree apprenticeship.
Young Apprenticeship
A route offered by some employers that starts while you're still at school. Rolls-Royce, for example, lists a Young Apprenticeship that starts from Year 9.
Apprentice
Someone doing an apprenticeship: an employee who is paid to work and train towards a recognised qualification at the same time.
Apprenticeship
A real, paid job where you also train towards a recognised qualification. In England at least 20% of your normal working hours are spent training, and you don't pay tuition fees.
Payslip
The document showing what you were paid and what was taken off. Check it against your contract and the minimum wage.
Permanent contract
A job with no fixed end date. Some employers, like Barclays and the Higher Level Apprenticeships in Northern Ireland, offer apprenticeships on a permanent contract.
Person specification
The list of qualifications, skills and qualities an employer wants for a role. Match your examples to it in your application.

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.