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Apprenticeship units

Apprenticeship units are short, flexible training courses for people aged 19 and over who are already employed. You can use apprenticeship units to quickly gain new skills in key areas.

Types of apprenticeship units

You can choose between the following apprenticeship units: 

  • AI Leadership – AI Strategy and Opportunity
  • AI Leadership – AI Adoption, Procurement and Governance
  • AI Leadership – AI Delivery and Organisational Transformation
  • Electric vehicle charging point installation and maintenance
  • Electrical fitting and assembly
  • Mechanical fitting and assembly
  • Permanent modular building assembly
  • Solar PV installation and maintenance
  • Welding - mechanised
  • Battery manufacturing

Apprenticeship units last between 30 and 140 hours. They can be done over one to 16 weeks.

Entry requirements for apprenticeship units

To start an apprenticeship unit, you’ll need to:

  • be 19 or over 
  • live in England
  • be working

You may not need any specific English or maths grades or qualifications to apply.

Qualification you’ll earn

You’ll earn a qualification from your apprenticeship unit. 

The different apprenticeship unit qualifications levels are:

  • level 2
  • level 3
  • level 5

You'll need to pass a skills test to complete your apprenticeship unit and show you gained the right skills.

Find an apprenticeship unit

Your employer can apply for your apprenticeship unit through their apprenticeship service account.

After your apprenticeship unit

When you’ve finished your apprenticeship unit, you could:

  • do another apprenticeship unit at a higher level (if available)
  • apply for a full apprenticeship

Apprenticeship units count as prior learning if you decide to do an apprenticeship. This means your apprenticeship will take less time to complete.

You can search and apply for all apprenticeships available in England on GOV.UK.

Your employer can apply for your apprenticeship unit through their apprenticeship service account.

Get help with money

See if you can get help to pay for:

  • course fees
  • things related to studying like books, travel and childcare

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