A level 2 apprenticeship is considered the equivalent of a GCSE, while 6 and 7 are considered equivalent to a bachelor’s or master’s degree.
Overall the government is promising to create 120,000 more training opportunities for young adults, and those who need to retrain.
The big shift in Tuesday’s announcement is to pull funding from the highest level apprenticeships, equivalent to a postgraduate or masters degree.
However, the numbers of young adults starting entry apprenticeships at level 2 has fallen.
Young adults could then go on to study for specific jobs.
Those 16 and older can apply for apprenticeships in England, which combine study and on-the-job training.
Depending on their level, they take one to five years to finish.
Level 6 and 7 are regarded as the equivalents of a bachelor’s or master’s degree, while a level 2 apprenticeship is the equivalent of a GCSE.
The government has pledged to provide an additional 120,000 training opportunities for young adults and those in need of retraining.
In order to expand on current programs that assist adults in finding employment, 45,000 training spots will be created through an increase in a fee paid by employers hiring from outside the UK.
The announcement on Tuesday marked a significant change: funding will now be taken from the highest level apprenticeships, which are comparable to postgraduate or master’s degrees.
Accountants, tax advisors, and solicitors are among the many professions for which these level 7 apprenticeships are used by trainees, the majority of whom are currently employed.
Additionally, they play a big role in some NHS advanced training programs, like those for district nurses who wish to pursue more specialized certification.
Higher degree or postgraduate qualifications, known as level 6 or level 7, have increased dramatically since the introduction of an apprenticeship levy for large employers in 2017.
On the other hand, fewer young adults are beginning level 2 entry apprenticeships.
The announcement made on Tuesday is an effort to direct more funds intended for people under 21 from the apprenticeship levy paid to the government.
According to Education Secretary Bridget Phillipson, “Investing in youth skills is an investment in a more robust and shared economic future. “..”.
Nevertheless, the decision to eliminate higher apprenticeships will harm public services, especially the NHS, according to shadow education minister Neil O’Brien.
“Many young people who do not attend university will be unable to pursue careers because of this. “,”.
Seven new foundation apprenticeships in fields like construction, engineering, and health and social care are among the other adjustments.
Before students specialize, these GCSE-level courses are meant to give them a general overview of the workplace.
Then, young adults could pursue further education for particular occupations.
Chachomwe Chiwaya, a level 2 apprentice in hospitality at Leeds City College, told BBC News that the training and café front-of-house experience have increased her self-confidence.
As the 21-year-old puts it, “I haven’t always been as confident as I am now.”.
“It takes me a while to gain confidence because I was a shy child growing up.
“However, this apprenticeship pushes me to talk to customers and step outside of my comfort zone, and I’ve developed some positive relationships with them. “..”.
“Anything that lets me see the world,” she says, is her dream job, whether it be in a hotel overseas, as a restaurant employee or receptionist, or on a cruise ship.
