Apprenticeship glossary

UK ENIC

What does UK ENIC mean?

The UK's agency for comparing qualifications from other countries with UK ones. Some employers, like Lloyds Banking Group, may ask for its Statement of Comparability.

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Guide Residency and right to work rules for apprenticeships Can you do an apprenticeship if you moved to the UK recently, or need a visa? The residency and right to work rules employers publish, and why visa sponsorship for apprentices is rare. Applies to: All of the UK
Unconditional offer
A job offer with no conditions attached, so it doesn't depend on your exam results.
Undergraduate
A student studying for a first degree, such as a bachelor's. Degree apprentices are undergraduates who also have a job.
Verbal reasoning test
A timed online test of how well you understand and draw conclusions from written information.
Video interview
An interview over video, either live with an interviewer or recorded, where you answer questions shown on screen. KPMG's process includes video interviews.
Visa sponsorship
When an employer supports someone's application for a work visa. Some employers, including Mercedes-AMG PETRONAS, say they can't sponsor visas for apprentices.
Welsh-medium
Taught in Welsh. In Wales you can do your apprenticeship training in Welsh or English.

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.