Jobs without GCSE

These are just a few of the careers that may be obtained via an apprenticeship. You also don't need any credentials to apply — not even a single GCSE.

We'll look at apprenticeships without GCSEs in this guide — you may apply right from school with no previous credentials. So, if you're thinking, "I failed my GCSEs," don't worry!

We'll answer all of your inquiries concerning apprenticeships without a diploma.

What exactly is an apprenticeship?

First, a short refresher. Apprenticeships are educational programs that mix labor and study. You get on-the-job training while gaining critical skills and earning a wage. Simultaneously, you attend college to pursue a recognized certification.

Apprenticeships are an excellent choice if you are unsure about attending university.

You will receive:

Practical and technical abilities

Teamwork, people skills, and time management are examples of soft skills.

A salary and vacation compensation

Training from a college or other source to perform a certain work function.

Can I undertake an apprenticeship if I lack qualifications?

An apprenticeship may help you become a hairdresser, and you may not need any credentials to apply.

To summarize, sure, you can! There are a variety of apprenticeship opportunities available to you even if you have no degrees. So, if you're wondering, "I failed my GCSEs," don't despair — a good profession may still be open to you.

Apprenticeships are divided into levels. "Intermediate apprenticeships" are those that sometimes do not need any credentials. They are also known as entry level or level 2 apprenticeships.

Advanced apprenticeships often span one to 2 years. They provide you with a work-based qualification, such as an NVQ level 2, as well as a knowledge-based certificate, such as a BTEC. Intermediate apprenticeships are equivalent to five GCSEs if completed.

Over 298,000 young people began intermediate apprenticeships in 2014-15.

A crucial point! If you don't have GCSEs in English and arithmetic, you'll almost certainly be required to complete those courses as part of the program. A literacy and numeracy exam may be required.

What fields are available for apprenticeship?

More than 1,200 jobs have intermediate apprenticeship programs. Many of them are apprenticeships without GCSEs, thus no credentials are required to apply. Here are a few examples of sectors and career opportunities you might apply for:

Construction.

Retail.

Service to others (chef, waitress etc).

radiance (hairdresser).

Without any credentials, you may apply for construction apprenticeships.

Administration of business.

Animal welfare.

Joinery and carpentry

Mechanic.

The simplest way to get started is to search for "intermediate apprenticeships" in your region using the government's Find An Apprenticeship search engine. You may look for apprenticeships with no credentials by scrolling down the job listing.