Apprenticeships aren’t the only door. Colleges, T Levels, and accredited qualifications all lead into the trades — here are the official places to find them.
The official careers service: explore trade job profiles, then use Find a Course to search training near you.
Two-year technical qualifications for 16–19s — equivalent to 3 A levels, with a 45-day industry placement built in. Construction, engineering, and building services routes.
The awarding body behind many trade qualifications — electrical, plumbing, construction. Its site explains qualification routes and centres.
GOV.UK’s overview of college-based further education — how courses work and who can study for free.