Apprenticeship glossary

Telephone interview

What does Telephone interview mean?

An early-stage interview by phone, usually short, to check your interest and basic suitability before later stages.

Trade apprenticeship
An apprenticeship in a skilled hands-on trade, such as electrician or pipe fitter. Laing O'Rourke's trade apprenticeships are at Levels 2 and 3.
Traineeship
A training programme that prepares you for work. Some employers, like ITV and Channel 4, run paid traineeships that are separate from their apprenticeships.
Training contractor
In Northern Ireland, the organisation that arranges and delivers your off-the-job training on an Apprenticeships NI apprenticeship. You and your employer agree it with them.
Training plan
The plan agreed between you, your employer and your training provider setting out what you'll learn and when during your apprenticeship.
Training provider
The college, university or training company that delivers the learning part of your apprenticeship. Some employers choose it for you.
Transferable skills
Skills you can use in lots of jobs, like communication, teamwork and organisation. School, hobbies and part-time work all build them.

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.