Become an Army Apprentice
The Army has been awarded 1st place in the Sunday Times Top 100 Apprenticeship Employers for the 5th year in a row.
- 90%Soldiers enrol on an apprenticeship
- 38+ different schemes offered
- 5 Levels of apprenticeship available
- Same as 5 GCSEs when completing Level 2
Unlock your future with Army Apprenticeships
Discover a career that builds your skills, boosts your confidence, and sets you up for success.
The Army is ranked No.1 in the Top 100 Apprenticeship Employers - for five years running.
90% of soldiers start an apprenticeship. You could be one of them.
Choose from over 38 schemes across engineering, logistics, medical, and more.
Earn while you learn—with full pay and nationally recognised qualifications.
Apprenticeships start with your trade training and grow with your career.
From GCSE-level to degree-level, there’s a pathway for everyone.
Real support. Real experience. Real opportunities.
What do you get from an apprenticeship?
An Army apprenticeship gives you more than just qualifications. It’s a chance to learn, earn, and grow—all while doing the job.
Gain recognised qualifications while working.
Get paid a full soldier’s salary—not just apprentice wages.
Learn practical skills that matter inside and outside the Army.
Ideal if classroom learning isn’t your thing.
How it works
Apprenticeships are built into your Army training from day one.
Over 13,000 apprentices are currently enrolled.
Programmes range from Level 2 to Level 4, with Level 6 and 7 available later in your career.
Choose from more than 38 different schemes.
You’ll complete the apprenticeship most relevant to your role. This happens alongside your Initial Trade Training (ITT) and further trade training.
Training is designed with employers and approved by industry regulators.
You’ll gain hands-on experience that counts towards your qualification.
Progression and opportunity
Your apprenticeship is just the beginning.
Every Army job helps you build professional skills.
You can apply for a Leadership and Management apprenticeship at degree level later in your career.
The Army supports career-long development and higher qualifications.
GET SKILLS. GET QUALIFIED. GET CONFIDENCE.
The Army has a diverse range of apprenticeships. The type of apprenticeship you complete will depend on your role in the Army, and with over 38 different apprenticeships available here are just some of the ones you could be doing:
ENGINEERING
Engineering Technician
Heating & Plumbing
Fabrication & Welding
Aircraft Maintenance
INTELLIGENCE & COMMS
Intelligence Analyst
Network Cable Installer
Network Engineer
Data Analyst
HR
Business Administrator
PROTECTIVE SERVICES
Non-Home Office Police Officer
LOGISTICS & SUPPLY
Production Chef
Large Goods Vehicle (LGV) Driver C + E
Port Operative
Aviation Customer Services Operative
Ordnance, Munitions and Explosives Technician
Supply Chain Warehouse Operative
MEDICAL
Senior Healthcare Support Worker
Animal Care & Welfare Assistant
COMBAT
HM Forces Service Person (Protective Services)
Equine Groom
Aviation Ground Handler
There are three levels of apprenticeships for entry level soldier roles.
LEVEL 2 - Intermediate
Intermediate Apprenticeships (Level 2) are:
the first level available
equivalent to getting five good GCSE passes.
If you have not got GCSEs in English and Maths at grades 4-9, we’ll help you gain Level 1 in Literacy and Numeracy as part of the Level 2 apprenticeship, which is an alternative qualification to GCSEs.
The apprenticeships normally take 12-18 months. You’ll start your apprenticeship in initial trade training and put your knowledge into practice with your Field Army unit.
LEVEL 3 - Advanced
Advanced Apprenticeships (Level 3) are:
equivalent to two A level passes or a T level pass.
a great way to gain practical, work-based skills and experience in a particular job and sector if you already have Level 3 qualifications, including A levels
There are no entry requirements, but some Level 3 apprenticeships require mandatory qualifications that the Army will facilitate in delivering. However, you must have achieved Level 2 in English and Maths, the equivalent to GCSE 9-4/A*-C, on completion.
The apprenticeships normally take 18 - 36 months. You’ll start your apprenticeship in initial trade training and put your knowledge into practice with your Field Army unit.
LEVEL 4 - Higher
Higher Apprenticeships (Level 4) are:
equivalent to a foundation degree (first year of an undergraduate degree).
There are no entry requirements. However, you must have achieved Level 2 Functional Skills in English and Maths, the equivalent to GCSE 9-4/A*-C, on completion.
The apprenticeships normally take 18 - 36 months. You’ll start your apprenticeship in initial trade training and put your knowledge into practice with your Field Army unit.
Start your journey today
Explore Army roles and discover the apprenticeships that you could achieve with them. You’ll learn new skills, earn real qualifications, and get paid from day one.
Why Army Apprenticeships
Why the Army
Money
Earn while you learn. In the Army you get paid a full salary as a soldier not just as an apprentice, you’ll be earning far more than most apprenticeship schemes offer.
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Experience
You are getting ‘on the job’ training with equipment and in environments that are more varied, interesting, and challenging than those you would experience working in the civil sector.
Support
You will always have support and guidance on hand from fully trained experts, but as a qualified soldier you are in a trusted position with responsibilities.
The Job
Being on an Army apprenticeship will allow you to be the best you can be in your role, as well as assist in your career progression. There will also be opportunities to upskill with civilian qualifications linked to your trade.
Career
The apprenticeship is just the start of many opportunities within the Army to gain further qualifications throughout your career. The Army invests in career-long development.
Real Apprentice Stories
Find out how an Army apprenticeship made all the difference for some of our soldiers as they share their stories and experiences.
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