Apprenticeship employers are hiring for potential, so your CV should show interest in the field, practical ability and reliability. This example is for a 17-year-old applying for an advanced (Level 3) engineering apprenticeship, with hands-on projects and a part-time job. It works for business, digital and trade apprenticeships too.
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Example apprentice CV
A fictional person, employers and figures, to show the format. Replace every detail with your own.
Ethan Clarke
Looking for a Level 3 engineering apprenticeship · Derby · ethan.clarke@example.com · 07700 900121
Personal statement
Practical and motivated sixth form student with GCSEs in maths (7) and physics (7), looking for an advanced engineering apprenticeship. I rebuilt a scooter engine at home, help maintain our school's robotics kit and work weekends at a DIY store. Reliable, safety-conscious and keen to earn while I learn.
Advise customers on tools and materials and help with deliveries and stock.
Trusted to run the trade counter on Sunday mornings.
Projects
Scooter engine rebuild, Personal project (2025)
Stripped, cleaned and rebuilt a 125cc engine using the workshop manual, replacing the piston rings and gaskets.
School robotics team, Extracurricular (2024 - 2026)
Build and wire competition robots; our team reached the regional final in 2025.
Education
A levels: Maths, Physics, Product Design (studying), Darley Park Sixth Form, 2025 - 2027
GCSEs: 8 at grades 9 to 5, including maths 7, physics 7, English 6, design and technology 8, Markeaton Community School, 2020 - 2025
Training and certifications
Work experience week, Local engineering manufacturer, 2024
First aid basics, St John Ambulance, 2025
Skills
Practical problem solving, Using hand and power tools safely, Maths and physics, CAD basics (Fusion 360), Teamwork, Reliability, Customer service
Interests
Robotics, motorbikes, five-a-side football
An apprentice personal statement to adapt
Practical and motivated sixth form student with GCSEs in maths (7) and physics (7), looking for an advanced engineering apprenticeship. I rebuilt a scooter engine at home, help maintain our school's robotics kit and work weekends at a DIY store. Reliable, safety-conscious and keen to earn while I learn.
Key skills for an apprentice CV
Interest in the field - Projects, hobbies and reading that show you care about the work.
Practical skills - Making, fixing, building or coding, at home or at school.
Maths and English - Most apprenticeships need them. Give your grades.
Reliability - Attendance, part-time jobs and commitments you keep.
Safety awareness - Following instructions and working safely.
Teamwork - Sport, clubs and school projects.
Willingness to learn - Apprenticeships combine work and study, so show you are ready for both.
What a UK apprentice CV needs
GCSE grades, especially maths and English - Many apprenticeships ask for grade 4 or above. If you do not have them yet, say you are working towards them.
The level and field you want - Intermediate (Level 2), advanced (Level 3), higher (Levels 4 and 5) or degree (Levels 6 and 7), and the sector.
Practical projects - Things you have built, fixed, designed or coded, with what you learned.
Work experience and part-time jobs - Write them like jobs, with responsibilities.
Why this apprenticeship - One line in your statement on why you want this field. Expand on it in the application.
Achievement bullets to adapt
The figures are invented to show the format. Use your own.
Rebuilt a 125cc scooter engine using the workshop manual.
Built and wired robots for a school team that reached the regional final.
Ran the trade counter on Sunday mornings in a DIY store.
Completed a work experience week at an engineering manufacturer.
Achieved grade 8 in GCSE design and technology.
Apprentice CV questions
How do I write a CV for an apprenticeship with no experience?
Lead with your education and grades, then practical projects, hobbies, volunteering and any part-time work that shows interest and reliability. Say what kind of apprenticeship you want.
Where do I find apprenticeships in England?
On GOV.UK's Find an apprenticeship service, on employers' own websites and through your school or college careers adviser. Scotland, Wales and Northern Ireland have their own services.
Do I need a CV for an apprenticeship application?
Many applications use an online form, but some employers ask for a CV, and writing one helps you fill in forms quickly.