Apprenticeship glossary

Welsh-medium

What does Welsh-medium mean?

Taught in Welsh. In Wales you can do your apprenticeship training in Welsh or English.

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Guide Apprenticeships in Wales The four apprenticeship levels in Wales, who can apply, how degree apprenticeships are funded, training in Welsh, and how many people start one each year. Applies to: Wales
Careers Wales
The free, impartial careers service for Wales. It runs Working Wales, which gives advice on CVs, interviews and finding work.
Medr
The body that oversees post-16 education and training in Wales, including apprenticeships. It publishes Wales's apprenticeship statistics.
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.
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.
Workplace pension
A pension your employer pays into alongside you. Many employers list it as a benefit; Sky, for example, says it contributes up to 9%.

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.