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Do you want to start a career in construction among experienced professionals? Construction apprenticeships offer the perfect way to gain practical skills and real-world experience on the route to becoming a qualified tradesperson or construction manager. In this guide, we walk you through applying for a construction apprenticeship with tips from employers about what they look for in an apprentice.

Take a look at our tailored guides and get access to top tips from employers and existing apprentices to guide you through the application process.

Foundation apprenticeships are available if you’re in your 5th or 6th year at secondary school in Scotland.

The UK construction industry needs to recruit more workers and diversify it’s workforce – how can this be achieved?

Confused about apprenticeships? Not sure how to sort the fact from fiction? Here, we’ve put together some of the top myths about apprenticeships, along with the real facts.

Interested in an apprenticeship? Check out some of the great resources, useful hints and tips, and vacancies UCAS has to offer.

Everything you need to know about apprenticeships in England, including what they are, entry requirements, and more.

There is a growing range of apprenticeships — giving you the opportunity to enter careers in industries such as computer science, engineering, construction, to retail and accountancy. Find out about exploring your options, and how to search and apply for an apprenticeship in Northern Ireland.

Find out about graduate apprenticeships and how to find one.

Tom Ashworth is an apprentice supervisor at Tony Gee, a civil engineering consultancy company that design structures for all environments, from large bridges to the lifting rig for the London Eye, and the largest land-based crane in the world.

Sometimes the unexpected brings new opportunities, whether it’s exploring a different course, considering an apprenticeship, or going through Clearing.

Facts about BTEC diplomas: who they are for, the different types, how they are taught, what you need to get on one, and what you can do afterwards.

Looking for careers advice? Find out everything you need to know.

After GCSEs/National 5s, you could stay in school, go to a sixth form college, go to a further education (FE) college, or join a work-based training provider.

Higher education courses can be studied in flexible ways. There are different study types, work combinations, and part-time options.

Find out what Higher Technical Qualifications (HTQs) are, who they’re for, and what and where you can study.

Discover what different degrees and courses are available and where to help you make the right decision about your future.

Facts about T Levels: what's involved in studying them, how they are assessed, and how long they take to complete.

Facts about the TechBac: who they're for, what do I need to get in, where can I study one and what's involved, and what you can do afterwards.

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