Free apprenticeship CV template

For intermediate, advanced, higher and degree apprenticeships. Show your grades, your reasons and that you are keen to learn.

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The best designs for apprenticeship CVs

Picked for how apprenticeship CVs are read in the UK. Each one is free, and your CV works in every design, so you can switch at any time.

Starter

Built for a first CV, with your grades up front, where apprenticeship employers look first.

One column · 8 colours

Use this design: Starter

Bristol

A colour header and a ticked skills list for the practical skills you already have.

Two columns · 8 colours

Use this design: Bristol

Kew

Plain and one column, for large employers’ online application systems.

One column · 8 colours

Use this design: Kew

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What to put on an apprenticeship CV

Apprenticeships let you earn a wage, train on the job and gain a qualification, from Level 2 (intermediate) up to degree apprenticeships at Levels 6 and 7. In England many are advertised on GOV.UK’s Find an apprenticeship service, and employers may ask for a CV, an application form with a short personal statement, or both.

Employers know you are starting out. They want to see your grades, why you want this apprenticeship and this employer, and evidence that you are reliable.

Whatever the job, the UK CV format applies: your name and contact details, a short profile, experience with the most recent first, then education and skills. No photo, age or date of birth.

  1. A profile that names the apprenticeship

    Which apprenticeship you want, why it appeals and one or two strengths. Make it specific to the employer.

  2. Education with grades

    GCSEs, especially English and maths, and any A levels, T levels or BTECs, with grades or predicted grades.

  3. Experience

    Part-time jobs, work experience, volunteering, the Duke of Edinburgh’s Award and anything practical you do in your own time.

  4. Skills with examples

    Practical skills for the trade or field, computer skills and teamwork, each with a line of proof.

  5. Interests that link

    Fixing bikes for an engineering apprenticeship, building PCs for an IT one, cooking for a hospitality one.

  6. References

    A teacher, tutor or employer. One line saying references are available is enough.

Skills and keywords for an apprenticeship CV

From our skills guides and CV examples for this job. Use the ones that are true for you, in the words of the job advert, so recruiters and applicant tracking systems find them.

  • Numeracy
  • Microsoft Excel and Word
  • Teamwork
  • Reliability and punctuality
  • Customer service
  • Communication
  • Problem solving
  • Time management
  • Willingness to learn
  • Following health and safety rules
  • Basic CAD
  • Leadership
  • Duke of Edinburgh’s Award

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Apprenticeship CVs: your questions

What should I put on a CV for an apprenticeship?

Your contact details, a short profile saying which apprenticeship you want and why, your education with grades, any work experience, part-time jobs or volunteering, and your skills with an example of each. One page is enough.

Do I need GCSEs for an apprenticeship?

It depends on the level and the employer. Many ask for English and maths at grade 4 or above, and some let you study English and maths as part of the apprenticeship instead. Check the entry requirements in the advert.

Should I send a cover letter for an apprenticeship?

If the employer asks for one, or you are sending your CV directly, yes. Keep it short: the apprenticeship, why you want it and one or two examples. Our cover letter templates show the structure.

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