The Autumn Budget 2025 sets out a series of reforms intended to increase participation in training and ensure employers invest consistently in workforce skills. While many headlines have
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Activate Learning is celebrating an outstanding national achievement after Francis Avizius, a former Horticulture Operative Apprentice at Merrist Wood College and University Centre, was named Landscape and Horticulture
What happens next? Most people stay on with the employer they train with, but there are plenty of options! You may decide to study a higher-level apprenticeship, return to academic studies, or work full time. We will support you whatever you decide!
You will have access to a range of support and advice we have on offer. This includes support from Advice and Admissions, Learning Support and Student Support.
You can access all facilities at Activate Learning Colleges and reap benefits, such as student discount. However, you may not be entitled to certain funding and travel bursaries as apprenticeships are paid positions.
The amount you’ll earn will vary depending on the nature of your role, sector and business you are working with.
The minimum hourly rate for an apprentice is £8.00, however most apprentices are paid more than this. If you are over 19 and have completed one year, you will be paid national minimum wage.
You will also be entitled to the same conditions as all other employees in a business, including paid holiday, sick pay and pensions (where requirements are met).
You must be at least 16 years old when you start an apprenticeship.
There are 3 types of apprenticeships depending on your requirements and previous qualifications: day release, work-based and block-release.
Your apprenticeship programme may be assessed with:
You will have a performance coach visit your workplace every eight weeks as well as an inhouse mentor throughout your apprenticeship.
An apprenticeship typically lasts 24 months, but can vary between 12 months to 5 years.