Research and analysis
Prior qualifications of adult apprentices: 2011 to 2012
Findings of research into the prior qualification levels of adults undertaking apprenticeships in 2011 to 2012. BIS research paper 117B.
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The research looked at the background of adults who decided to undertake apprenticeships. It also covered how far investment in apprenticeships has been directed towards up-skilling individuals with lower skill levels, especially for those without prior attainment at full level 2 (equivalent to 5 GCSEs at grades A to C or NVQ level 2).
The research explored apprentices, in terms of:
- demographics
- income
- whether they had worked for their employer prior to undertaking the apprenticeship and for how long
- the size of their employer
The research looked specifically at the highest prior qualifications of adults (aged 19 plus) who were undertaking apprenticeships and advanced apprenticeships in November 2011.