Develop the skills you need to succeed
Apprenticeships and work‑based learning give you the chance to gain real, hands‑on experience while working towards a nationally recognised qualification – helping you grow your confidence, your abilities, and your future opportunities.
That’s why we offer a wide range of vocational training programmes, giving you the chance to earn, learn and build the skills employers are really looking for.
What is an apprenticeship?
An apprenticeship is a work-based training programme. It combines on-the-job training with in person workshops and virtual learning sessions to give apprentices both practical and theoretical skills.
If you’re just starting out, they can help you launch your career, build confidence, and develop essential skills.
If you’re already in a role, they give you the chance to enhance your skills, take on more responsibility, and progress further in your career.
What you get:
Apprenticeships are designed to let you learn while you continue working, combining hands-on experience with formal training. Each programme focuses on developing your skills in the workplace, supported by an assessor, who regularly checks your progress and provides guidance throughout your apprenticeship.
We provide apprenticeships across a wide range of sectors. All programmes are work‑based and fully funded for eligible apprentices aged 16 and over in suitable roles.
Apprenticeships are open to anyone over the age of 16.
You can apply for an apprenticeship while you’re still at school but you’ll need to be 16 and have finished school before you can start the apprenticeship.
There is no upper age limit for apprenticeships in Wales.
To start an Apprenticeship in Wales, you need to be:
- aged 16 or over (there is no upper age limit)
- living in Wales
- not in full-time education
- not accessing any other funding from the Welsh Government
Individual employers will state the specific requirements for the apprenticeship vacancies. You have to apply for an apprenticeship role like any other job.
Yes, your employer will set your wage. There is a national minimum wage for apprentices but employers often pay more than this.
The way training is delivered will depend on the qualification you are completing.
Qualifications are typically delivered through 1-to-1 sessions and workshops with a member of our delivery team, using a mixture of face-to-face and remote learning sessions.
Upon enrolment, learners are allocated an assessor. Throughout the qualification, the assessor will visit the learner either at their workplace or remotely (for example, via Microsoft Teams) on a monthly basis, to support progress, observe and set tasks.
There are two routes into apprenticeships. You can apply for an apprenticeship role, this works like any other job application and often has separate entry requirements to the apprenticeship qualification and has an interview stage. If you are already employed and are looking for training to help bolster your skills you can register your interest in an apprenticeship directly through your chosen training provider.
We will need approval from your existing employer to put you through the training but our dedicated business development team will be with you all the way to help you access your funding and sign you up for the training.
Support and guidance
Apprenticeships are designed to fit around your role, giving you the flexibility to balance learning with work and other commitments. ACT & ALS support you throughout your apprenticeship, from choosing the right programme to regular assessor guidance and workshops.
We understand that everyone learns differently, so Additional Learning Needs (ALN) support is available for those who need extra help. Our team is there to help you complete your apprenticeship and make the most of your experience.
Trying to find an apprenticeship vacancy?
Search and apply
Use the Careers Wales Apprenticeship Search to see all available vacancies in Wales. You can filter by industry and area that you live in.
