Apprenticeship CV template

What's included

• A matching cover letter in the same design
• A4, laid out for UK applications
• Real, selectable text that online application systems can read
• Switch template any time without losing a word
• AI writing help for your profile, achievements and letter (up to 60 AI actions)
• PDF and Word downloads of your CV and letter
• Edit and download again any time, no subscription

What to put on an apprenticeship CV

Apprenticeship employers want to see that you have the basics in place and the attitude to learn on the job. This apprenticeship CV template puts your GCSE Maths and English grades up front, then your practical skills, then school and part-time work. It suits school leavers, college students and adults changing career, and it is laid out on A4 for UK applications, with no photo.

Use it for intermediate, advanced, higher or degree apprenticeships, whether in a trade, an office, healthcare, engineering or digital work. Fill it in and preview every page for free with no account needed. When you are happy, pay £4.99 once to download PDF and Word, with a matching cover letter included. The text is real and selectable, so it copies into forms.

Put Maths and English first

Many apprenticeships ask for GCSE Maths and English at grade 4 or above, or Functional Skills. Give your grades, or predicted grades if you are still at school, before your other subjects.

Show your practical skills

Fixing bikes, building computers, cooking, coding, DIY, sport or helping in a family business all show hands-on ability. Say what you did and what you learned.

Explain why this apprenticeship

Write a short profile saying which apprenticeship you want and why that trade or career interests you. Employers invest in apprentices for the long term, so show you are committed.

Include school and part-time work

Weekend jobs, work experience placements, volunteering and school roles all count. Give dates and one or two lines on what you did.

Keep it to one page

One side of A4 is right for most school leavers. Leave out your date of birth and a photo, and use a phone number and an email address you check often.

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Questions

What grades do I need for an apprenticeship?

It depends on the level and the employer. Many ask for GCSE Maths and English at grade 4 or above, and higher and degree apprenticeships may ask for A levels or another Level 3 qualification. Some employers let you work towards Maths and English during the apprenticeship, so check each advert.

How do I write an apprenticeship CV with no experience?

Focus on school, hobbies and any responsibility you have taken on. Show reliability through good attendance or a weekend job, and practical skills through projects at home or school. A clear profile saying why you want this apprenticeship makes a real difference.

Where do I send my apprenticeship CV?

In England, many apprenticeships are listed on the government's Find an apprenticeship service, and you apply through the employer or training provider. Some large employers use their own forms. Keep your CV ready to copy from, and send it directly when an employer asks for one.

Should I include work experience from school?

Yes. A school work experience placement shows you have been in a workplace and can follow instructions. Give the employer, the dates and what you did, and mention anything you were praised for or would like to do more of.

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