New Post-Apprenticeship Recognition Scheme For Apprentices

Apprentices who have successfully completed their training can now use the Post-Apprenticeship Recognition Scheme (PARS). PARS is a new awards scheme that allows apprentices to use post-nominal letters to celebrate their achievements.

What are post-nominal letters?

Post-nominal letters are placed after your name to indicate an award or achievement. If you have a doctorate degree you might use the letters PhD after your name e.g. John Smith PhD.

Apprentices can apply for post-nominal letters for the following apprenticeship types:

  • Certificate of Standard Apprenticeship (CSA)
  • Certificate of Advanced Apprenticeship (CAA)
  • Certificate of Higher Apprenticeship (CHA)
  • Certificate of Graduate Apprenticeship (CGA)

How to get apprenticeship post-nominal letters

To be eligible for these post-nominal letters, apprentices must:

  • have completed an apprenticeship in the UK on or after 1 January 2019
  • be in possession of their official apprenticeship completion certificate
  • have the support of their employer or an industry-linked sponsor

You can read the full guide to the Post-Apprenticeship Recognition Scheme and apply on the Association of Apprentices website.

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