Apprenticeships at Hinkley Point C

The minimum wage for an apprentice is £5.28 per hour, but many employers pay more than this. In fact, some Higher Apprenticeships can pay as much as £13.50 per hour. If an apprentice is aged 19 or over and completed the first year of their apprenticeship, they will be entitled to the National Minimum Wage for their age. Apprentices receive marked salary increases on completion of their training and the roles often offer great opportunities for career progression. Pay can also be dependent on the industry, location and type of apprenticeship.

There are many different apprenticeship levels available to undertake, from entry level all the way through to Degree Apprenticeships. There is an opportunity for anyone to access a career through an apprenticeship – no matter what your age, background or qualifications. Apprenticeships can normally be broken down into the following levels;

Intermediate Apprenticeships

Level 2; equivalent to five GCSEs at grade C or above

Advanced Apprenticeships

Level 3; equivalent to two A level passes

Higher Apprenticeships

• Level 4: equivalent to an HNC
• Level 5: equivalent to an HND or a Foundation Degree
• Level 6: equivalent to an Undergraduate Degree
• Level 7: equivalent to a Master’s Degree
• Degree: Degree Apprenticeships offer a full degree, paid for by your employer

It’s impossible to go a day without using English and maths skills and this applies at Hinkley Point C too. Good English and maths skills will ensure you are able to be productive and importantly safe, in your work as an apprentice. Safety is at the forefront of everything we do and these skills are vitally important in many ways, for example, being able to confidently read and interpret health and safety signs.

Many employers look for at least GCSE grade C in each subject, so English and maths skills could be the difference between you getting the job or promotion you want or not. However, as an apprentice you should be given the chance to improve your English and maths skills, even if you have achieved at the level required for your apprenticeship. If you do not already have GCSEs at grades A*-C in English and mathematics, you should be offered the opportunity to achieve at this level as part of your programme.

You will normally work towards functional skills in maths, English and ICT, Level 1 for an Intermediate Apprenticeship and level 2 for an Advanced Apprenticeship.

If you are aged 16 or over and not in full-time education, then you are eligible to start an apprenticeship.