Apprenticeship glossary

Specialism

What does Specialism mean?

The specific area you train in within an apprenticeship, such as electrical engineering, audit or software.

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.
Audit
Checking that an organisation's financial accounts are accurate. Audit apprenticeships at firms like KPMG and Deloitte usually lead to a chartered accountancy qualification.
Pathway
A route within an apprenticeship programme, such as a specialism or department. Williams, for example, has four apprenticeship pathways.
STAR method
A way to answer 'give an example' questions: describe the Situation, the Task, the Action you took and the Result.
Store manager
The person who runs a shop, its team and its results. Lidl's and M&S's retail programmes are designed to train future store managers.

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.