When you join the scheme you will:

• be surrounded by people of your own age, and supported by our team of mentors who will be with you all the way
• be earning a weekly wage as you learn
• have access to a structured and progressive system of training and development opportunities
• be able to enjoy paid holidays, and take advantage of many other employee benefits
• be recognised for your contribution to the business
• have ownership of your work and responsibilities, giving you greater job satisfaction
• have the chance to become a ‘buddy’ for future apprentices after you’ve finished, or to help others as a workplace coach
• have great promotion and career opportunities - the opportunity to develop career skills ranging from administration to management

Royal Mail recognises the value of qualifications, whether academic or vocational, in equipping an individual with the knowledge, skills and motivation that enables them to perform to a professional standard.
 
National Vocational Qualifications (NVQs) are recognised qualifications that are based on performance in the workplace, or more simply, how you do your job; they are about what individuals can do, as well as what they know.

NVQs offer a practical development route that leads to a nationally recognised certificate. The awards encourage best practice in the workplace. There is no written test or examination with an NVQ. Success is based on your ability to do your job to the required national standard. So in order to pass, you’ll need to show how well you do your everyday job.

Assessments are made on the basis of how well you perform, and are carried out in work by a qualified assessor - usually someone senior, who is experienced in the same area of work, and who will be introduced to you during your first week on the scheme.

Before you apply for an Apprenticeship with Royal Mail, you should find out about the application process. If you’ve already done so, you can apply here by clicking on the button below.