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Civil Service Fast Track Apprenticeship schemes
Here are the 6 brilliant apprenticeship schemes you can choose from.
| Fast Track scheme | Scheme summary and the qualifications you’ll need |
|---|---|
| Policy | As a Policy Fast Track Apprentice you’ll make recommendations based on evidence, consideration of political context and an understanding of the potential impacts. The recommendations you make will give decision makers a clearer picture of how best to deliver government priorities. 2 A levels, at grade D and above, and 5 GCSEs, at grade C and above, or the new grade 4 and above, including English Language and Maths, (or equivalence) |
| Business | As a Business Fast Track Apprentice you’ll bring people together and support teams to achieve their very best. You’ll manage communications, coordinate activities and improve processes. Roles have a strong customer focus and there is a lot of variety in the tasks you’ll do. 5 GCSEs, at grade C and above, or the new grade 4 and above, including English Language and Maths, (or equivalent) |
| Commercial | As a Commercial Fast Track Apprentice you’ll support the government to deliver value for money through its numerous commercial contracts. You could be helping departments to source and purchase new I.T. systems, assisting with rail and other infrastructure projects and improving value for money through effective contract management and negotiation. 5 GCSEs, at grade C and above, or the new grade 4 and above, including English Language and Maths, (or equivalent) |
| Digital, Data and Technology | As a Digital, Data and Technology Fast Track Apprentice you’ll join existing members of the DDaT profession to expand and improve the government’s delivery of digital services. You could be working on anything from website development, data gathering and interpretation, to coding and network engineering. 2 A levels, at grade C and above, and 5 GCSEs, at grade C and above, or the new grade 4 and above, including English Language and Maths, (or equivalent) |
| Finance | As a Finance Fast Track Apprentice you’ll work with Finance professionals to contribute to the strong financial management of government. You’ll be working to deliver good value for money to the taxpayer. You could be producing management reports, compiling finance instructions for budgets, supplying financial guidance, and helping to control costs. 5 GCSEs, at grade C and above, or the new grade 4 and above, including English Language and Maths, (or equivalent) |
| Project delivery | As a Project Delivery Fast Track Apprentice you’ll work alongside experienced Project Delivery professionals, learning on the job. You’ll work across a range of roles building skills in project reporting, project risk and project finance. 2 A levels, at grade D and above, and 5 GCSEs, at grade C and above, or the new grade 4 and above, including English Language and Maths, (or equivalent) |
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Published 11 January 2016Last updated 20 February 2017 + show all updates
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