Stage 1: Apply Now!
Applications open in November for all Higher Level Apprenticeships (HLAs). To get started, apply online through the SRC Application Portal (links are available on each course page). If you have already secured an employer, you’ll still need to apply through the portal. Once completed, refer to Stage 4 for more details on your next steps.
Stage 2: Employer Additional Information (EAI) Form
After submitting your application, you’ll receive a link to an Employer Additional Information (EAI) form. This form is sent to employers who have confirmed their recruitment plans and is the only information they’ll use to shortlist and invite you for an interview—so make it count!
We’re here to support you! You’ll have access to online guidelines, a video tutorial, and an invitation to attend a careers session for extra help and guidance. Make sure to submit your form before March to be included in the first pool of applicants for HLA employers.
- The second pool of applicants will be shared with employers in June
- The final talent pool will be released in August, following A-Level Results Day
Stage 3: Pre-Enrolment Advice Session (PEAS)
You’ll be required to attend a mandatory Pre-Enrolment Advice Session (PEAS), in order to receive an offer on an HLA programme. This session will give you the chance to meet and speak with the curriculum team.
Stage 4: Employer Review
Once your EAI form is complete, it will be shared with HLA employers for them to begin Recruitment & Selection.
If you already have an employer in mind, contact the HLA team at SRC for guidance. We will assess your employer’s suitability for the programme.
Stage 5: Employer Shortlisting (March – August)
Between March and August, employers will begin shortlisting, interviewing, and making job offers.
Employers will contact you directly to invite you for interviews and to make job offers. Please note, SRC is not involved in the shortlisting or interview process.
If you haven’t secured an interview or job offer, please continue to actively seek opportunities and contact the HLA Team at hla@src.ac.uk for support.
Your entry to the HLA programme depends on:
- Securing Employment
- Holding an offer of a place on the course.
- Meeting the academic entry requirements for your chosen HLA.
SRC will make every effort to support you in securing a job by sharing your EAI form with registered employers for shortlisting purposes.
Stage 6: A-Level Results Day (August)
On A-Level Results Day, upload your results to the SRC Application Portal by 5pm to confirm that you’ve met the required qualifications. Failure to provide evidence on time may result in losing your place on the course.
- If you meet the entry requirements and have secured a job offer, your place will be confirmed, and your employer will start drawing up your contract.
- If you meet the entry requirements but haven’t secured a job, don’t panic—your EAI form will be shared with employers in the last pool of applicants.
- If you don’t meet the entry requirements, reach out to the SRC Careers Team for guidance on alternative options, including Clearing.
Stage 7: Course Start (September)
All HLA programmes will commence in September (usually 2nd week in September).
Important Information:
- Costs: There are no costs for apprenticeships, as HLAs are funded by the Department for the Economy.
- If an HLA programme becomes oversubscribed, places will be allocated based on the date your employer made a job offer.
- The HLA programme will only run if there are enough enrolments. Even if you receive a firm course offer, SRC reserves the right to run courses based on student numbers.
If you are unsuccessful in securing employment there may be a Part-Time Alternative Route available: You may have the option to enrol in part-time study for the same qualification (excluding Life & Chemical Applied Sciences). Please note that tuition fees will apply to this option.
If you have any further questions or need assistance, the HLA Team is here to support you every step of the way!
