Apprentice enjoying leading a sports session with a group of children

Employ an apprentice

Key points

An apprenticeship is a way to recruit and nurture new talent or an affordable way to develop your existing workforce. The Urdd is funded to provide apprenticeships by the Welsh Government through MEDR, and there is no cost to your organisation beyond normal employment costs.

We can support you with recruitment, programme selection, ensuring compliance, and promoting bilingualism. Our specialist team is available to guide you from the start of the journey right through to celebrating the successes once your apprentice has completed the programme.

An apprenticeship lasts between 12 and 36 months, depending on the chosen programme. At the end of this period, the apprentice will have Level 2, 3, 4 or 5 qualifications that are recognised within the workplace across the UK and beyond.

Primary, Secondary and Special Schools
Leisure Centres
National Governing Bodies
Sports Clubs
Outdoor Centres
Nurseries
Youth Clubs
County Councils
Various other settings within the sport, outdoor, youth work, education, and childcare sectors

All apprenticeship programmes we offer are fully funded by the Welsh Government through MEDR, so there is no cost to the individual or the employer.
Training can begin at any time of the year, dependant on capacity/funding.
No specific level of Welsh language ability is required—only a willingness to improve linguistic skills.

Sport, Leisure and Active Wellbeing – Level 2
Sports Development – Levels 3, 4 and 5
Supporting Learning and Teaching in Physical Education and School Sport – Level 3
Outdoor Programmes – Level 3
Youth Work Practice – Levels 2 and 3
Children’s Care, Play, Learning and Development – Levels 2, 3, 4 and 5
Leisure Operations and Leisure Management – Level 3