{"id":70864,"date":"2025-08-01T11:43:41","date_gmt":"2025-08-01T10:43:41","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.devon.gov.uk\/children-families-education\/?page_id=70864"},"modified":"2026-07-30T12:52:20","modified_gmt":"2026-07-30T11:52:20","slug":"foundation-apprenticeships","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/www.devon.gov.uk\/children-families-education\/send-local-offer\/preparing-for-adult-life-ages-14-25-years\/education-and-employment\/foundation-apprenticeships\/","title":{"rendered":"Foundation apprenticeships"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">What are they?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Foundation apprenticeships are qualifications for young people starting their careers. They combine:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>practical work experience<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>classroom learning<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>skills in English, maths, and your chosen job area<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Who are they for?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">These are designed for 16\u201321-year-olds (or up to 24 if you have an EHCP, are a care leaver, or have been in prison) who:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>have little work experience<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>want to explore different career options<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">What\u2019s involved?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>You\u2019ll have a real job and <a href=\"https:\/\/www.gov.uk\/become-apprentice\/pay-and-conditions\" rel=\"noopener\">earn a salary<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Training is 80% classroom-based and 20% on-the-job<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>They last 8 &#8211; 12 months<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>If you&#8217;re 16 &#8211; 18 and don\u2019t have Level 1 or 2 in English or Maths, you\u2019ll study those too<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Available apprenticeships<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Foundation Apprenticeships are available in a range of areas, for example:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Catering and hospitality<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Construction<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Digital and IT<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Engineering and manufacturing<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Health and social care<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Retail service, supply and administration<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Find a foundation apprenticeship<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The <strong>Amazing Apprenticeships<\/strong> website has lots of information about apprenticeships, including vacancies in your area.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.amazingapprenticeships.com\/zones\/student\/\" rel=\"noopener\">Amazing Apprenticeships &#8211; Student Zone<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.amazingapprenticeships.com\/zones\/parent\/\" rel=\"noopener\">Amazing Apprenticeships &#8211; Parent Zone<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The&nbsp;<strong>Devon and Cornwall Training Providers Network<\/strong>&nbsp;(DCTPN) are a not-for-profit organisation with charitable status that operates across Devon, Cornwall and the wider South West peninsula. They aim to promote the value of vocational and technical education, supporting people into work or further study, via education, training and skills.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Lots of information about different training opportunities &#8211; including apprenticeships &#8211; is available on their website:&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/trainingprovider.com\/\" rel=\"noopener\">Devon &amp; Cornwall Training Provider Network \u2013 Find Skills and Training Support<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-d5be3348 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Provider directory<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">DCPTN work with a diverse group of training providers, including six FE Colleges, three universities, and more than 30 independent training providers. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Their <a href=\"https:\/\/heyzine.com\/flip-book\/7b8563ef07.html\" rel=\"noopener\">Which Way, Your Way<\/a>\u00a0provider directory (pages 28\u201393) lists all the training providers offering in Devon, including those offering foundation apprenticeships).<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-medium\"><a href=\"https:\/\/heyzine.com\/flip-book\/7b8563ef07.html\" rel=\"noopener\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"214\" height=\"300\" src=\"https:\/\/www.devon.gov.uk\/children-families-education\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/170\/2026\/07\/Which-way-your-way-directory-2026-27-214x300.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-75492\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.devon.gov.uk\/children-families-education\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/170\/2026\/07\/Which-way-your-way-directory-2026-27-214x300.png 214w, https:\/\/www.devon.gov.uk\/children-families-education\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/170\/2026\/07\/Which-way-your-way-directory-2026-27-428x600.png 428w, https:\/\/www.devon.gov.uk\/children-families-education\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/170\/2026\/07\/Which-way-your-way-directory-2026-27-768x1076.png 768w, https:\/\/www.devon.gov.uk\/children-families-education\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/170\/2026\/07\/Which-way-your-way-directory-2026-27-640x897.png 640w, https:\/\/www.devon.gov.uk\/children-families-education\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/170\/2026\/07\/Which-way-your-way-directory-2026-27.png 775w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 214px) 100vw, 214px\" \/><\/a><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">You can also use the <a href=\"https:\/\/findapprenticeshiptraining.apprenticeships.education.gov.uk\/courses?Keyword=foundation%20&amp;PageNumber=1\" rel=\"noopener\">GOV.UK apprenticeship search tool<\/a> (just add your postcode)<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">After you finish<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">After you finish your apprenticeship you can:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Move on to another apprenticeship<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Start working<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Keep studying<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>What are they? 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