Apprenticeships
Work. Learn. Earn.
Apprenticeships combine real employment with structured training, giving learners the opportunity to develop knowledge, skills and professional behaviours while working in a genuine occupational role.
At RezOne British Academy, our apprenticeship provision is designed around a simple principle: training should make people more capable in the workplace. Learning therefore connects directly to professional practice, workplace challenges and the requirements of the relevant apprenticeship standard.
Apprentices earn while they learn, employers develop capability within their workforce, and both are supported through a structured programme of training, progress review and preparation for successful completion.
The RezOne Difference
We approach apprenticeships as professional development, not simply qualification delivery. The aim is to develop people who can understand their role, apply knowledge confidently, exercise sound judgement and contribute meaningfully to their organisation.
Training connected directly to the apprentice’s real occupational role
Structured learning led by knowledgeable educators and industry-informed specialists
Regular support, challenge and progress review throughout the programme
Learning transferred into meaningful workplace problems and professional practice
Responsible AI and digital literacy developed where relevant to the occupation
Developing the confidence to make, explain and defend responsible decisions
Apprenticeship Pathways
Apprenticeships are available at different levels, supporting progression from entry into a profession through to higher-level technical, management and specialist roles. Programme availability depends on the relevant apprenticeship standard, employer demand, delivery approval and cohort requirements.
Building the foundations for skilled employment and professional progression
Customer communication, service delivery and professional relationships
Organisation, communication, systems and effective business support
Technical support, digital systems and user-focused problem-solving
Applied digital, data and AI capability within workplace contexts
Developing specialist occupational knowledge, skills and professional independence
Campaigns, digital channels, content, analytics and customer engagement
Programming, development, testing and professional software practice
Child development, safeguarding, learning and professional practice
People, performance, communication and operational leadership
Applied digital capability, responsible AI use and professional judgement
Advanced technical, digital, analytical and leadership development
Data analysis, interpretation, evidence and organisational decision-making
Advanced digital systems, technology solutions and professional practice
Leadership, organisational performance, projects and operational delivery
Advanced application of AI, data and emerging technologies in professional contexts
Exact apprenticeship standards, levels and start dates are confirmed according to current programme approval, employer demand and learner eligibility.
How an Apprenticeship Works
Apprentices are employees. Most of their development takes place through the interaction between structured training and the experience gained in their day-to-day occupational role.
The apprentice works in a genuine role with an employer
Protected learning develops the knowledge, skills and behaviours required by the standard
Learning is applied and developed through real professional activity
Apprentice, employer and training team review progress throughout the programme
Progress is demonstrated through appropriate occupational evidence and assessment
The apprentice demonstrates that they have met the requirements of their apprenticeship
Training & Support
Training is designed around the apprenticeship standard and the apprentice’s existing knowledge and experience. Delivery may combine live online teaching, guided learning, coaching, workplace projects and independent study.
- Initial assessment and individual training planning
- Live structured teaching and specialist instruction
- Individual coaching and academic support
- Workplace projects and applied learning
- Regular apprentice and employer progress reviews
- Assessment and evidence preparation
- Functional Skills support where required
- Preparation for apprenticeship completion and assessment requirements
AI, Digital Literacy & Professional Judgement
Modern workplaces increasingly expect employees to work alongside digital systems, data and artificial intelligence. RezOne therefore develops responsible digital capability alongside occupational competence.
- Responsible use of AI within workplace contexts
- Evaluating accuracy, evidence, provenance and data quality
- Recognising bias, uncertainty and automated error
- Understanding privacy, confidentiality and information security
- Knowing when automated output requires human verification
- Maintaining professional accountability when technology is used
- Applying the RezOne Human Decisions Framework™ where appropriate
Technology can support professional judgement. It does not replace responsibility for the decisions made.
Progress Reviews
Apprenticeship development is a partnership between the apprentice, employer and training provider. Regular progress reviews keep that partnership active throughout the programme.
- Review progress against the apprenticeship standard
- Consider workplace performance and development
- Identify strengths and areas requiring further development
- Agree clear objectives for the next stage
- Review training and workplace opportunities
- Identify additional support where required
- Maintain communication between apprentice, employer and RezOne
Assessment & Completion
Apprentices must demonstrate that they have developed the knowledge, skills and behaviours required by their apprenticeship standard. Assessment and completion arrangements depend on the specific standard and applicable apprenticeship requirements.
- Ongoing formative assessment and feedback
- Workplace evidence where required
- Projects, professional discussions or practical activities where applicable
- Readiness review before final assessment
- Preparation for the assessment requirements of the apprenticeship standard
- Clear human oversight of progression and readiness decisions
Programme Duration
Apprenticeship duration varies according to the standard, level, prior learning, occupational requirements and individual circumstances.
| Pathway | Indicative Duration |
|---|---|
| Level 2 · Intermediate | Approximately 12–18 months |
| Level 3 · Advanced | Approximately 18–24 months |
| Higher Apprenticeships | Approximately 24–36+ months depending on the standard |
Actual programme duration is determined by the apprenticeship standard, prior learning, employer requirements and individual training plan.
For Apprentices
An apprenticeship allows you to build a career while continuing your education. You develop recognised occupational capability without separating learning from the workplace in which that knowledge matters.
- Earn a salary while developing professional capability
- Gain substantial workplace experience
- Receive structured training and individual support
- Develop recognised occupational knowledge, skills and behaviours
- Build confidence and professional independence
- Create progression opportunities within employment and further study
For Employers
Apprenticeships can help organisations recruit new talent, develop existing employees and build capability around genuine workforce requirements.
Develop new talent around the skills your organisation needs
Use apprenticeships to develop eligible existing employees
Connect structured training directly with organisational capability
Maintain visibility of apprentice progress throughout the programme
Work with RezOne to create appropriate workplace development opportunities
Build longer-term professional and leadership pathways within your workforce
Partner With RezOne
We work with employers to understand workforce needs, identify suitable apprenticeship opportunities, support programme planning, and maintain communication throughout the apprentice journey.
- Apprenticeship-standard and programme selection
- Initial apprentice assessment and training planning
- Support with understanding available funding arrangements
- Employer and apprentice onboarding
- Regular progress reporting and review
- Support for workplace learning opportunities
- Planning for successful apprenticeship completion
Who Can Become an Apprentice?
Apprenticeships are not only for school leavers. Depending on the programme and eligibility requirements, they can support people entering a profession, changing career, developing within an existing role, or progressing into higher-level responsibilities.
- School and college leavers entering employment
- Existing employees developing new occupational capability
- Career changers moving into a new professional field
- People progressing into technical or leadership roles
- Learners who prefer applied, work-connected education
- Neurodivergent learners who may benefit from purposeful and contextualised learning
Frequently Asked Questions
Do I need to be employed?
Yes. An apprenticeship is a job combined with structured training, so the learner must have appropriate employment for the apprenticeship being undertaken.
Do apprentices get paid?
Yes. Apprentices are employees and receive a salary from their employer.
Can an existing employee become an apprentice?
Potentially, yes. Apprenticeships can be used to develop eligible existing employees where the programme provides appropriate new occupational learning and the applicable requirements are met.
Is all training online?
No. RezOne may deliver structured teaching and coaching online, but apprenticeship learning also takes place through the apprentice’s employment and workplace development.
How long does an apprenticeship take?
Duration depends on the apprenticeship standard, level, prior learning and individual training plan. Many programmes take between one and three years, with some higher-level apprenticeships taking longer.
Can employers use apprenticeship funding?
Funding arrangements depend on the employer, apprentice, programme and current apprenticeship funding rules. RezOne can discuss the applicable route with employers during programme planning.