Apprenticeship glossary

Transferable skills

What does Transferable skills mean?

Skills you can use in lots of jobs, like communication, teamwork and organisation. School, hobbies and part-time work all build them.

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Guide Writing a CV for an apprenticeship How to write a clear CV that stands out when you don't have much work experience, section by section, based on official careers advice. Applies to: All of the UK
CV
Short for curriculum vitae: a one- or two-page summary of your education, experience and skills. If you're starting out, put education first.
National Careers Service
England's free careers advice service, with guidance on CVs, cover letters and interviews, plus advisers you can talk to.
Reference
A short statement about you from someone who knows you, like a teacher or manager, that an employer asks for before you start.
Work experience
A short placement to see what a job is like, usually while you're at school or college. Employers like Williams, BAE Systems and Laing O'Rourke run work experience, and it can strengthen an application.
Tuition fees
What a university or course charges for teaching. University students in England usually borrow them; apprentices don't pay them.
UCAS
The service you use to apply to university courses in the UK. Some degree apprenticeships are also listed there, and UCAS points are used in some entry requirements.

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.