Is an apprenticeship the next step for you?
Make a genius decision, choose an apprenticeship in Gwynedd Council.
An apprenticeship is a chance for you to develop your career by working with experienced people, gaining qualifications and being paid at the same time!
Current apprenticeships information packs:
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Who can be an apprentice?
Anyone can be an apprentice, as long as they meet the following requirements:
Which apprenticeship level would be suitable for me?
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!
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Title
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Level
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Equivalent
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Traineeship
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Level 1
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GCSE D - G
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Foundation Apprenticeship
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Level 2
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GCSE A* - C
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Apprenticeship
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Level 3
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A LEVEL
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Higher Apprenticeship
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Level 4 and Level 5
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HNC / HND / Foundation degree
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Degree Apprenticeship
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Level 6 and Level 7
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Degree / Masters
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What are the advantages of being an apprentice?
There are many benefits if you follow an apprenticeship route:
Additionally, there are many benefits to working for Gwynedd Council:
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You will work in a Welsh environment.
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You can choose to be a part of the Local Government Pension Scheme.
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You will be entitled to 24.5 days of annual leave, with additional 8 days leave for bank and public holidays.
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You will be a part of our Flexible Working Hours Scheme.
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You will benefit from a wide range of internal and external training and development opportunities.
What is an apprentice’s salary?
The apprentice will receive a salary that corresponds to the National Minimum Wage.
Apprentice salary
| Apprentice (age) | Scale / hour | Salary / annually |
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| Under 18 |
£4.55
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£8,778.22
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| 18 - 20 |
£6.45
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£12,443.86
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| 21 - 24 |
£8.20
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£15,820.10
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| 25 + |
£8.72
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£16,823.32
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Other FAQs
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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.
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Contact us
If you have a querie, please e-mail prentisiaethau@gwynedd.llyw.cymru
Or, call 01286 679 599.
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