Apprenticeships

Anyone can be an apprentice, as long as they meet the following requirements:

• 16+ years old

• Eligible to work in Wales

• Currently not in full-time education

Your chosen apprenticeship level will depend on your current skills and qualifications. Take a look at the following table to see which levels are available!

There are many benefits if you follow an apprenticeship route:

• Earn while you learn

• Have the support and help of experienced people

• Complete qualifications

• Develop a career path

Additionally, there are many benefits to working for Cyngor Gwynedd:

• You will work in a Welsh environment.

• You can choose to be a part of the Local Government Pension Scheme.

• You will be entitled to 24.5 days of annual leave, with additional 8 days leave for bank and public holidays.

• You will be a part of our Flexible Working Hours Scheme.

• You will benefit from a wide range of internal and external training and development opportunities.

The apprentice will receive a salary that corresponds to the National Minimum Wage.

Welsh Government Website - Apprenticeships, skills and training

What are the basic requirements?

• The basic requirements of the role will depend on the Apprenticeship level. They will be outlined in the Person Specification for the role. 

Is there an age limit?

• No, but there is a priority for young people between the ages of 16 to 19. 

What will be the length of the apprenticeship?

• Apprenticeships can take between 12 and 36 months to complete, dependant on the specific needs of the qualifications and placement. 

Where will the training be held?

• You would be released from work, to study in College or University or you could follow a distance-learning programme, if the provision is work-based only. 

As an apprentice, which qualification will I follow?

• This will depend on the apprenticeship you choose. The Apprenticeship Framework includes qualifications for all levels.