Will the AI & Automation apprenticeship work for you?

An 8-question readiness check for prospective apprentices. Tells you whether you’re eligible, which programme variant fits your day-to-day work, your strong and weak areas across the ST1512 standard, and the right next step.

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2 minutes · 8 questions

What you get at the end

Eligibility verdict: ready now, borderline, or get prep first
Best-fit variant: standard, accelerated, Microsoft Copilot, Gemini
Three KSB areas you’re strong in, and two to focus on
Your “is this right for me?” in plain English

ST1512 Mapped 72% distinction, all apprenticeships Levy-funded

15 moStandard duration

8 moAccelerated option

5Qualifications earned

NilCost to the apprentice

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Before you start

Who is this for?

Anyone considering the Level 4 AI and Automation apprenticeship, whether your employer has suggested it or you want to make the case yourself. Eight questions cover eligibility, the systems you use, how much of your week is repeatable process, and how you prefer to learn.

What will I get back?

A readiness band, your stronger and weaker areas against the ST1512 standard, the programme variant that fits your role, and a suggested next step. Your answers stay in your browser.

What does the apprenticeship involve?

Twelve months of live online delivery, one module a month, protected learning time agreed with your employer, a work-based project on a real process in your job, then a three-month end-point assessment with NQual. No coding, and up to five qualifications included. Try it first at a free taster day.