Apprenticeship glossary
Probation period
What does Probation period mean?
A trial period at the start of a job, often a few months, when you and your employer check it's working out.
Related terms
- Procurement
- Buying the goods and services an organisation needs, at the right price and quality. JLR's supply chain and procurement degree apprenticeship covers it.
- Production (media)
- Making TV, radio, audio or online content, from research to filming and editing. The BBC runs production apprenticeships.
- Professional apprenticeship
- An apprenticeship in a professional office or technical role, often at higher or degree level. Laing O'Rourke uses the term for its Level 4 and 6 routes.
- Professional qualification
- A qualification from a professional body, like the ACA, CIMA or NCTJ Diploma, that shows you can work in a particular profession. Many apprenticeships include one instead of, or as well as, a degree.
- Progress review
- A regular meeting to check how your apprenticeship is going. Laing O'Rourke holds quarterly reviews, and JLR holds reviews every twelve weeks for its Level 6 apprentices.
- Project management
- Planning and running a piece of work so it finishes on time and on budget. Network Rail and Deloitte both offer project management 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.