{"id":37873,"date":"2021-05-10T14:38:27","date_gmt":"2021-05-10T13:38:27","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.ratedpeople.com\/blog\/?p=37873"},"modified":"2021-05-11T10:17:02","modified_gmt":"2021-05-11T09:17:02","slug":"why-become-an-apprentice-trades-apprenticeships","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.ratedpeople.com\/blog\/why-become-an-apprentice-trades-apprenticeships","title":{"rendered":"Why become an apprentice?"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>Trades apprenticeships are a popular way to get into the construction industry. For individuals, they\u2019re a way to earn whilst you learn, and apprenticeships also benefit employers by bringing in new talent and skills.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>There are thousands of apprenticeship opportunities in the UK. If you\u2019re thinking of applying for trades apprenticeships, check out some of the benefits of becoming an apprentice below.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:20px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>High job satisfaction<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image alignwide size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"766\" height=\"511\" src=\"https:\/\/www.ratedpeople.com\/blog\/assets\/2021\/05\/apprentice-benefits-1.jpg\" alt=\"Apprentice landscape gardener laying turf\" class=\"wp-image-37872\" srcset=\"https:\/\/rp-prod-wordpress-b-content.s3.amazonaws.com\/assets\/2021\/05\/07182242\/apprentice-benefits-1.jpg 766w, https:\/\/rp-prod-wordpress-b-content.s3.amazonaws.com\/assets\/2021\/05\/07182242\/apprentice-benefits-1-498x332.jpg 498w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 766px) 100vw, 766px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Job satisfaction plays a big part in our day-to-day lives. When you work in a positive and supportive environment, you\u2019ll likely be more motivated to do your job \u2013 and enjoy it too!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>87% of construction apprentices said that they felt more satisfied in their role after starting their apprenticeship, according to <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/assets.publishing.service.gov.uk\/government\/uploads\/system\/uploads\/attachment_data\/file\/875553\/Apprenticeships_Evaluation_-_Learner_Report.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">government data<\/a><\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:20px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Good pay progression<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image alignwide size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"766\" height=\"511\" src=\"https:\/\/www.ratedpeople.com\/blog\/assets\/2021\/05\/apprentice-benefits-2.jpg\" alt=\"Construction worker and apprentice during a trades apprenticeship\" class=\"wp-image-37871\" srcset=\"https:\/\/rp-prod-wordpress-b-content.s3.amazonaws.com\/assets\/2021\/05\/07182234\/apprentice-benefits-2.jpg 766w, https:\/\/rp-prod-wordpress-b-content.s3.amazonaws.com\/assets\/2021\/05\/07182234\/apprentice-benefits-2-498x332.jpg 498w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 766px) 100vw, 766px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Your pay increases as you progress through your apprenticeship. Whilst you\u2019re entitled to at least the apprentice rate when you first start, and then the minimum wage after the first year of your apprenticeship, many apprentices get more than that from the start. Phil, a heating and plumbing apprentice, got \u00a312 per hour from his first day \u2013 find out more in our video: <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/watch?v=th0Q4oa2NIo\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Apprenticeships in construction: how Dyno support plumbing talent<\/a><\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>After you\u2019ve finished your apprenticeship, it\u2019s likely that you&#8217;ll see your salary rise \u2013 <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/assets.publishing.service.gov.uk\/government\/uploads\/system\/uploads\/attachment_data\/file\/875553\/Apprenticeships_Evaluation_-_Learner_Report.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">recent research<\/a><\/strong> found that three in every five apprenticeship finishers got a pay rise and\/or a promotion straight afterwards. Most of those people said that this was due to, or helped by, their apprenticeship.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:20px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Increased employability<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image alignwide size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"766\" height=\"431\" src=\"https:\/\/www.ratedpeople.com\/blog\/assets\/2021\/05\/apprentice-benefits-3.jpg\" alt=\"Customer paying tradesperson\" class=\"wp-image-37870\" srcset=\"https:\/\/rp-prod-wordpress-b-content.s3.amazonaws.com\/assets\/2021\/05\/07182228\/apprentice-benefits-3.jpg 766w, https:\/\/rp-prod-wordpress-b-content.s3.amazonaws.com\/assets\/2021\/05\/07182228\/apprentice-benefits-3-590x332.jpg 590w, https:\/\/rp-prod-wordpress-b-content.s3.amazonaws.com\/assets\/2021\/05\/07182228\/apprentice-benefits-3-390x220.jpg 390w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 766px) 100vw, 766px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Apprenticeships are designed in conjunction with employers, meaning you can be sure that you&#8217;re gaining the skills and knowledge that real businesses are looking for. The employment rate is extremely high amongst people that have completed trades apprenticeships. 98% were in work post-apprenticeship, with the majority being full-time (<strong><a href=\"https:\/\/assets.publishing.service.gov.uk\/government\/uploads\/system\/uploads\/attachment_data\/file\/875553\/Apprenticeships_Evaluation_-_Learner_Report.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Gov.uk<\/a><\/strong>).<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:20px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Improved career prospects<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image alignwide size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"766\" height=\"511\" src=\"https:\/\/www.ratedpeople.com\/blog\/assets\/2021\/05\/apprentice-benefits-4.jpg\" alt=\"Plumber working on pipes\" class=\"wp-image-37869\" srcset=\"https:\/\/rp-prod-wordpress-b-content.s3.amazonaws.com\/assets\/2021\/05\/07182221\/apprentice-benefits-4.jpg 766w, https:\/\/rp-prod-wordpress-b-content.s3.amazonaws.com\/assets\/2021\/05\/07182221\/apprentice-benefits-4-498x332.jpg 498w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 766px) 100vw, 766px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Naturally, you can expect to pick up specific skills depending on the trade that you\u2019re doing your apprenticeship in. You could even learn skills that allow you to work across multiple trades, like <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.ratedpeople.com\/blog\/upskill-and-training-for-less-as-demand-for-skilled-tradespeople-rises\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">80% of tradespeople on Rated People do<\/a><\/strong>. But, you\u2019ll also earn loads of other hard and soft skills throughout the course of your apprenticeship. These include IT, communication, teamwork, maths, and English skills. These are all transferable skills that will help your career to progress once you move on from your apprenticeship.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>As a result, you\u2019ll have lots of skills that you can use to get a promotion, start up your own business, get a new job at another company or move into further education \u2013 the opportunities are endless.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:20px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Supportive working environment<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image alignwide size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"766\" height=\"511\" src=\"https:\/\/www.ratedpeople.com\/blog\/assets\/2021\/05\/apprentice-benefits-5.jpg\" alt=\"Engineer teaching apprentice on a trades apprenticeship\" class=\"wp-image-37868\" srcset=\"https:\/\/rp-prod-wordpress-b-content.s3.amazonaws.com\/assets\/2021\/05\/07182213\/apprentice-benefits-5.jpg 766w, https:\/\/rp-prod-wordpress-b-content.s3.amazonaws.com\/assets\/2021\/05\/07182213\/apprentice-benefits-5-498x332.jpg 498w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 766px) 100vw, 766px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Your time on your apprenticeship will be split between working on the job and studying at a training centre. In both cases, you\u2019ll learn from those that are the best in your trade. An apprenticeship is all about learning, and you\u2019ll get support throughout.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:20px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Less entry requirements<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image alignwide size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"766\" height=\"511\" src=\"https:\/\/www.ratedpeople.com\/blog\/assets\/2021\/05\/apprentice-benefits-6.jpg\" alt=\"Master carpenter teaching apprentices during trades apprenticeship\" class=\"wp-image-37867\" srcset=\"https:\/\/rp-prod-wordpress-b-content.s3.amazonaws.com\/assets\/2021\/05\/07182207\/apprentice-benefits-6.jpg 766w, https:\/\/rp-prod-wordpress-b-content.s3.amazonaws.com\/assets\/2021\/05\/07182207\/apprentice-benefits-6-498x332.jpg 498w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 766px) 100vw, 766px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Anyone that\u2019s 16 and over can do an apprenticeship; there\u2019s no maximum age limit, which makes it a viable option for experienced workers looking to change careers.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Plus, you don\u2019t necessarily have to have qualifications to do a higher level apprenticeship. Some Intermediate and Advanced level apprenticeships don\u2019t ask you for any academic qualifications to take part. Check the job description for any trades apprenticeships that you\u2019re applying for, to see if there are any entry requirements.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Got questions about becoming an apprentice? Check out 15 FAQs in <a href=\"https:\/\/www.ratedpeople.com\/blog\/a-guide-to-apprenticeships\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><strong>Rated People&#8217;s guide to apprenticeships for applicants<\/strong><\/a>. <\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Trades apprenticeships are a popular way to get into the construction industry. For individuals, they\u2019re a way to earn whilst you learn, and apprenticeships also benefit employers by bringing in new talent and skills. There are thousands of apprenticeship opportunities in the UK. 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