Apprenticeships With University of Birmingham

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We continue this tradition today and have ambitions for a future that will embed our work and recognition of the Birmingham name on the international stage.

Universities are never complete. They develop as new challenges and opportunities occur. At Birmingham we innovate, we push the frontiers of understanding; we ask new research questions, we turn theory through experiment into practice – because that’s what great universities do.

Apprenticeships at the University of Birmingham

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About the University of Birmingham

The University of Birmingham Apprenticeship scheme is in its second year and is going from strength to strength. We are committed to providing first class on the job training, giving individuals the skills, experience and behaviours needed to strive in their department or line of work.

The University of Birmingham is one of the largest and most diverse employers in the region, with around 6000 staff working in a range of academic, professional, technical, manual and clerical roles. This undoubtedly provides a distinguished and ideal environment to start your career.

Why pick the University of Birmingham?

Competitive salaries
40 days annual leave
Great terms and conditions
Experience working at one of Birmingham’s largest employers
Get into professional services in the University sector

What support is there for apprentices?

As an apprentice at the University of Birmingham we aim to support you to be the best you can be. We provide our apprentices with a range of supporting activities including:

Bespoke three day induction
Quarterly development days and networking opportunities
Trip to the Lake District
Access to excellent facilities including our state-of-the-art Library
Monthly one to ones with the University Apprenticeship Coordinator Support for career progression
Opportunity to participate in apprenticeship events

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Entry Level

Entry level qualifications are:

National Citizen Service
Entry level award, certificate (ELC) or diploma
Entry level English for speakers of other languages (ESOL)
Entry level essential skills
Entry level functional skills
Skills for Life (entry level)
Scottish Foundation Standard
Scottish National 1
Scottish National 2
Scottish National 3
Other qualifications equivalent to England/N.Ireland/Wales entry level

Level 1

Level 1 qualifications are:

GCSE - grades 3, 2, 1 or grades D, E, F, G
BTEC - award, certificate or diploma (level 1)
ESOL – level 1
Key Skills - level 1
essential skills - level 1
functional skills - level 1
Foundation learning Level 1
national vocational qualification (NVQ) – Level 1
Skills for Life (Level 1)
Foundation Diploma
Cambridge National Level
Scottish National 4
Scottish General Standard
Other qualifications equivalent to England/N.Ireland/Wales level 1

Level 2

Level 2 qualifications are:

GCSE - grades 9, 8, 7, 6, 5, 4 or grades A*, A, B, C
Intermediate / Level 2 apprenticeship
BTEC - award, certificate or diploma (level 2)
NVQ – level 2
ESOL – Level 2
Key Skills – Level 2
essential skills – Level 2
functional skills – Level 2
Skills for Life – Level 2
Cambridge National – Level 2
Cambridge Technical – Level 2
national diploma – Level 2
O level - grade A, B or C
Scottish Credit Standard
Scottish National 5
Other qualifications equivalent to England/N.Ireland/Wales level 2

Level 3

Level 3 qualifications are:

A level
AS level
Access to higher education diploma
Advanced / Level 3 apprenticeship
international Baccalaureate diploma
BTEC award – Level 3
BTEC Diploma – Level 3
BTEC Certificate – Level 3
BTEC extended certificate – Level 3
BTEC Extended Diploma - Level 3
BTEC national Diploma – Level 3
BTEC National Certificate – Level 3
ESOL – Level 3
NVQ - level 3
Cambridge technical Level 3
Scottish Highers
Scottish Advanced Higher
Other qualifications equivalent to England/N.Ireland/Wales level 3

Level 4

Level 4 qualifications are:

certificate of higher education (CertHE)
higher/Level 4 apprenticeship
higher national certificate (HNC)
level 4 award
level 4 certificate
level 4 diploma
level 4 NVQ
Other qualifications equivalent to England/N.Ireland/Wales level 4

Level 5

Level 5 qualifications are:

diploma of higher education (DipHE)
foundation degree
higher national diploma (HND)
level 5 award
level 5 certificate
level 5 diploma
level 5 NVQ
Other qualifications equivalent to England/N.Ireland/Wales level 5

Level 6

Level 6 qualifications are:

degree apprenticeship
degree with honours - for example bachelor of the arts (BA) hons, bachelor of science (BSc) hons
graduate certificate
graduate diploma
BTEC Advanced Professional award, certificate and diploma – level 6
level 6 NVQ
ordinary degree without honours
Other qualifications equivalent to England/N.Ireland/Wales level 6

Level 7

Level 7 qualifications are:

Master’s degree
BTEC Advanced Professional award, certificate and diploma – level 7
NVQ Level 7
postgraduate certificate
postgraduate certificate in education (PGCE)
postgraduate diploma
Other qualifications equivalent to England/N.Ireland/Wales level 7

Level 8

Level 8 qualifications are:

Doctorate
Vocational Level 8 Qualifications
Other qualifications equivalent to England/N.Ireland/Wales level 8

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