1. Degree Level Apprenticeships
Dr Ken Powell, Director of The Apprenticeship Unit
Canterbury Christ Church University –

2. Benefits to School Leavers
Apprentices are paid employees with study time release from contracted hours
No student loans for tuition fees or living expenses
Employment to include on CV with up-to-date skills
Achieve (foundation) degree –

3. How to Apply
Gov.uk Find an apprenticeship service (
Apprentice Kent (apprenticekent.com)
Application is to the employer not to the university
Employer chooses the university they work with for training –

4. Differences in Training Organisations
Length of study
Intensity of study (day release, block release)
Type of study (online, face-to- face)
Location of study (campus, employers location, other venue) –