693 approved UK apprenticeship standards

UK Apprenticeships

Earn while you learn. Browse every approved standard from Level 2 (GCSE) to Level 7 (Master's) - across Digital, Health, Engineering, Business, Care, Construction and more.

266 standards · L4,6,7
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Ship’s master – less than 500 gross tonnage near coastal

Higher · Level 4Transport & Logistics

Take charge of a vessel's safety and navigation at sea and in harbour as the most senior rank on board a vessel. Make decisions about the safe navigation, collision avoidance and security of the vessel.

Career path: Ship and hovercraft captains and deck officers (excludes armed forces and fishing)
4 yearsST1333

Small vessel chief engineer

Higher · Level 4Engineering and Technology

Leading the engineering function for small vessels (less than 9000 Kilowatt and less than 3,000 Gross Tonnage) unlimited area.

Career path: Marine engineers
4 yearsST0875

Software developer

Higher · Level 4Computer Science

Building and testing simple, high-quality code for software.

2 years💷 £18,000 fundedST0116

Software tester

Higher · Level 4Computer Science

Carrying out tests to make sure computer software works as intended and is fit for purpose.

2 years💷 £18,000 fundedST0129

Sports coach

Higher · Level 4Sport and Exercise Science

Use sports knowledge and skills to create and deliver coaching programmes.

Career path: Sports coaches, instructors and officials n.e.c.
1y 6m💷 £9,000 fundedST0770

Stained glass craftsperson

Higher · Level 4Creative Arts and Design

Research, design, craft, construction and fitting of stained glass.

3 years💷 £27,000 fundedST0912

Textile technical specialist

Higher · Level 4Creative Arts and Design

Using specialist textile machinery and equipment to weave or to finish textiles.

Career path: Textile designers
2 years💷 £9,000 fundedST0581

Town planning assistant

Higher · Level 4Architecture and Planning

Work with, and provide technical and administrative support to chartered town planners.

Career path: Town planning officers
2 years💷 £12,000 fundedST0936

Vehicle damage assessor

Higher · Level 4Engineering and Technology

Inspecting and assessing all elements of a motor vehicle that has sustained damage and requires repair.

3 years💷 £9,000 fundedST0406

Accounting finance manager

Degree · Level 6Finance & Accounting

Manage and implement accounting, finance systems and processes.

3 yearsST1303

Advertising creative

Degree · Level 6Business and Management

Develop strategic campaigns, or one-off pieces of communication, that meet a client brief.

Career path: Advertising account managers
2 yearsST1340

Aerospace engineer

Degree · Level 6Engineering and Technology

Creating aircraft components and equipment, specialising in a specific engineering discipline (for example - airframe, design and stress, systems integration, support engineering or manufacturing engineering).

Career path: Aerospace Engineer
4 yearsST0010

Architectural assistant (integrated degree)

Degree · Level 6Architecture and Planning

Working with Architects and other professionals such as Engineers, to design buildings and deliver architectural projects.

Career path: Architectural Technologist
4 years💷 £25,000 fundedST0534

Assistant buyer and merchandiser

Degree · Level 6Business and Management

Sourcing, selecting, maintaining and delivering the right products to meet demand and business objectives.

Career path: Buyers and procurement officers
2 yearsST0668

Biomedical scientist

Degree · Level 6Subjects Allied to Medicine

Carry out a range of laboratory and scientific tests to support the diagnosis and treatment of disease.

Career path: Biomedical Scientist
3 yearsST1314

Broadcast and media systems engineer (integrated degree)

Degree · Level 6Digital & Technology

Working at the heart of the transmission process from the production studio through to the home screen/radio/streaming device.

Career path: Broadcast engineers (professional)
3 years💷 £24,000 fundedST0426

Building control surveyor (integrated degree)

Degree · Level 6Construction & Trades

Providing an impartial, independent and accountable third party service to confirm that building work achieves compliance with minimum standards.

4 years💷 £24,000 fundedST0652

Building services engineer

Degree · Level 6Engineering and Technology
5 yearsST0372

Business to business sales professional (integrated degree)

Degree · Level 6Business and Management

Selling products and services to other businesses.

Career path: Business Development Manager
3 years💷 £21,000 fundedST0423

Career development professional

Degree · Level 6Computer Science

Assisting individuals or organisations before or during career transitions to develop long and short term career strategies.

2 years💷 £9,000 fundedST0694

Chartered legal executive

Degree · Level 6Law

Providing legal services to clients and colleagues.

Career path: Legal executives
5 yearsST0244

Chartered manager (degree)

Degree · Level 6Business and Management

Taking responsibility for long-term organisational success, managing people, projects, operations or services.

4 years💷 £22,000 fundedST0272

Chartered surveyor (degree)

Degree · Level 6Property & Housing

Providing professional advice and recommendations to clients on land, property or construction.

5 years💷 £27,000 fundedST0331

Civil engineer

Degree · Level 6Engineering and Technology

Designing, maintaining and decommissioning civil engineering infrastructure.

Career path: Civil engineers n.e.c.
5 yearsST0417

Clinical trials specialist (degree)

Degree · Level 6Subjects Allied to Medicine

Working as part of a multi-disciplinary team focusing on the delivery and execution of Phase I-IV clinical trials in humans.

Career path: Clinical trials coordinators
5 years💷 £26,000 fundedST0609

Construction quantity surveyor (degree)

Degree · Level 6Construction & Trades

Managing all costs relating to construction projects.

3 years💷 £18,000 fundedST0045

Construction site management (degree)

Degree · Level 6Construction & Trades

Ensuring that a construction project is completed safely, within an agreed timeframe and budget.

Career path: Construction project managers and related professionals n.e.c.
3 years💷 £18,000 fundedST0047

Control systems engineer (degree)

Degree · Level 6Engineering and Technology

Assuring that manufacturing runs smoothly in areas such as site maintenance.

3y 6mST0023

Costs lawyer

Degree · Level 6Law

Costs lawyers are qualified experts in legal costs. They can advise clients on issues like litigation costs, the cost of legal services, such as, solicitors’ or barristers’ fees, and legal aid costs. They have a…

Career path: Cost lawyers
4 yearsST1400

Creative digital design professional (integrated degree)

Degree · Level 6Creative Arts and Design

Providing digital design solutions to internal and external clients, across a range of sectors and contexts.

3 years💷 £25,000 fundedST0625

Cyber security technical professional (integrated degree)

Degree · Level 6Digital & Technology

Leading teams which manage cyber security risks.

Career path: Cyber security management and governance specialists
4 years💷 £24,000 fundedST0409

Data scientist (integrated degree)

Degree · Level 6Computer Science

Working in a team to find ways to improve an organisation's processes.

Career path: Data Scientist
3 years💷 £19,000 fundedST0585

Design and construction management (degree)

Degree · Level 6Construction & Trades

Leading, managing and coordinating the design and/or construction process on building and infrastructure projects.

Career path: Construction project managers and related professionals n.e.c.
4 years💷 £18,000 fundedST0044

Diagnostic radiographer

Degree · Level 6Subjects Allied to Medicine

Obtaining images of a high diagnostic quality using a range of complex imaging equipment.

Career path: Diagnostic radiographers
3 yearsST0619

Dietitian

Degree · Level 6Subjects Allied to Medicine

Using advanced communication and behaviour-change skills to enable people to make lifestyle and food choices to improve their health.

Career path: Dietitian
4 yearsST0599

Digital and technology solutions professional

Degree · Level 6Digital & Technology

Maintaining digital and technology strategies through technology leadership.

4 years💷 £25,000 fundedST0119

Digital marketer (integrated degree)

Degree · Level 6Digital & Technology

Leading on the creation and execution of a digital marketing strategy.

3 years💷 £21,000 fundedST0481

Digital user experience (UX) professional (integrated degree)

Degree · Level 6Digital & Technology

Investigate, analyse and design the experience that people have with digital products and services.

4 years💷 £24,000 fundedST0470

Dispensing optician

Degree · Level 6Subjects Allied to Medicine

Give advice on vision care, and supply glasses and contact lenses to suit their customers needs.

Career path: Dispensing opticians
3 yearsST0774

Early years teacher (EYTS)

Degree · Level 6Education and Teaching

To be responsible for the learning, physical, emotional, social and intellectual development, and care of young children from birth to 5 years.

Career path: Early Years Educator
2y 9mST1077

Electrical and electronic engineer (degree)

Degree · Level 6Engineering and Technology

Supporting the manufacturing of new products by bringing the product to life and resolving manufacturing problems.

3y 6mST0024

Electro-mechanical engineer

Degree · Level 6Engineering and Technology

Solve real-world problems using a combination of mechanical and electrical engineering expertise.

5 years💷 £27,000 fundedST0672

Embedded electronic systems design and development engineer (degree)

Degree · Level 6Engineering and Technology

Designing and developing electronic circuits, devices and systems for a range of industries.

3 years💷 £27,000 fundedST0151

Enhanced clinical practitioner

Degree · Level 6Subjects Allied to Medicine

Provide a high standard of health care using judgment, skills, and knowledge.

1y 6m💷 £7,000 fundedST0895

Environmental health practitioner (integrated degree)

Degree · Level 6Subjects Allied to Medicine

Promoting a safe and healthy environment for the public and businesses, through education and enforcement.

Career path: Environmental health professionals
4 years💷 £22,000 fundedST0714

Environmental practitioner (Degree)

Degree · Level 6Biological Sciences

Providing employers with a high level of professional environmental expertise.

Career path: Environmental Consultant
4y 5m💷 £27,000 fundedST0778

Express delivery manager (degree)

Degree · Level 6Business and Management

Locating and delivering goods to precise and demanding delivery specifications.

3 years💷 £22,000 fundedST0471

Financial services professional

Degree · Level 6Finance & Accounting

Working with companies or individuals to plan for their financial futures.

Career path: Financial services consultancy directors
3y 6m💷 £18,000 fundedST0472

Fire safety engineer

Degree · Level 6Public Services & Government

Provide specialist, fire-related information across the built environment to protect people and property from the destructive effects of fire by applying science and engineering principles.

5 yearsST0859

Food and drink advanced engineer (integrated degree)

Degree · Level 6Engineering and Technology

Deliver efficient, effective and high performance food and drink production processes and systems.

5 years💷 £24,000 fundedST0529
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