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Operational firefighter apprenticeship Apprenticeship

After GCSEs. Usually 18 or over to start, and you'll need to pass fitness and other checks.

• Level 3
• 2 years
• After GCSEs
• Paid while you train

Entry requirements

• With GCSEs: No specific subjects required. Helpful: PE, English Language, Maths. Typical: Employers set their own requirements; many look for GCSE English and maths at grade 4, and if you don't have them you can work towards them during the apprenticeship.

Careers it leads to

• Firefighter: Responds to fires and emergencies and helps keep communities safe.

Where to find it

Employers advertise vacancies on GOV.UK Find an apprenticeship.

Official apprenticeship standard

Operational firefighter (Level 3, typically 24 months)

Revision guides

GCSE PE · GCSE English Language · GCSE Maths

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