Find out more about the hours you could be working as an apprentice and how long your apprenticeship might take to complete.
Apprenticeships are designed so you work and study at the same time. The exact hours of your apprenticeship will vary depending on the job you’re doing, and whether your apprenticeship is full-time or part-time.
With a full-time apprenticeship, you can expect to work around 30 hours per week, plus a day of study either at your workplace, university, college, or online.
In a typical week, you’ll spend four days at work and one at university, college, or a training provider. Some apprenticeships also do block learning, where you’ll study for a week at a time, for example. Just like any other job, your hours will be decided by you and your employer.
As a part-time apprentice, you’ll work fewer hours over a longer period of time. A part-time degree apprenticeship might last four to six years instead of the usual three to five.
Part-time apprenticeships are available for most apprenticeships and can offer flexibility if you have other commitments.
You should receive two key documents.
An apprenticeship agreement, outlining:
A commitment statement, outlining:
How long your apprenticeship lasts could be anything from 12 months to six years.
Here’s how long you can typically expect each level of apprenticeship to last:
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