Am I Too Old For An Apprenticeship?

How old is too old for an apprenticeship?

Are you looking for a career change and asking yourself am I too old for an apprenticeship?

One of the biggest myths is that apprenticeships are only available to school leavers, however the governments recent changes to grant and levy funding enables access to a more mature group. Employers may actually prefer someone that is more mature and has experience.

It’s likely you won’t receive your state pension before the age of 68 in the UK if you’re 40 or below, this means that you could potentially be working for another 28 years. If you could not see yourself in your current career for the remaining period of your working life, now is a great time to retrain in a construction apprenticeship.

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Mervin, Private Student

From initial enquiry through to receipt of my certificate mttraining were great. I had initially contacted a company a lot closer to me but because Craig was so responsive and informative i decided to go with them. On the day of training our assessor David was equally as good. Although it was a test environment he was extremely helpful and managed to make you feel completely at ease. I had nothing but a positive experience. Highly recommend!

Ash
Ash, Private Student

I completed the EWPA Carpentry Level 2. It was carried out in one day plus taking a few photos and filling in some forms. The forms were pretty straightforward and Craig also offered some advice filling them in. The practical test was carried out with just myself and one other carpenter. We weren't in a rush to finish the little stud wall and chatted our way through the day. David the assessor was down to earth and helpful. I've received my certificate from Multi Trades 3 days after completion. So I will now call CSCS and get my blue card.

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Ricky, Carpenter

I recently had to do a EWPA to gain a level 2 NVQ in bricklaying due to the changes in the cscs card system. I would highly recommend to anyone in the same situation to do the course with mttraining, the course is well organised and the instructor Ryan was great guy and thanks to Craig who was very helpful with the organising of the whole thing.

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Jordan Cound, Private Student

Mature apprenticeships funding

The government are currently offering companies grants to take on apprentices of all ages in the UK, so now is a great time to find an apprenticeship whilst companies may be looking for new recruits.

Whilst undergoing an apprenticeship, your employer will pay your salary and at least 20 days holiday and government can pay for your training (including English and maths if you haven’t got them). You’ll be paid for both training and work time on-site.

With lots of various trades to choose; like carpentry, bench joinery, plant operator or groundwork, only you can decide which one suits you. A lot of people who go onto train in a trade also go onto become self-employed, meaning you will be your own boss and potentially earn more.

What is the mature age apprenticeship wage?

A thing you may want to consider when deciding whether to take on a mature apprenticeship is the loss of wages that may occur due to the pay being less than your current role.

Wages will differ depending on sector however as a minimum, you will be entitled to the national living wage. However most apprenticeships will pay above this wage, especially in higher costs areas such as London.

It’s also worth taking into account employers are looking to attract the best individuals there-for offering competitive pay and incentives.


Apprenticeship Levels

Intermediate: Level 2 equivalent to GCSE
Advanced: Level 3 equivalent to A Level
Higher: Level 4, 5 & 6 equivalent to foundation degree and above
Degree: 6 & 7 equivalent to Bachelor’s or Masters Degree

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Multi Trades Training offer on-site apprenticeship training so you can save money by not attending college. All assessments are made on-site and online; we can also help the company apply for the funding from the government. Offering a wide range of level 2 apprenticeships from carpentry, plastering and ground-working.

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