[Kizzy]

I don't subscribe to a two tier class system, those who can't get in to uni with an AAA shunted to £2ph apprenticeships.
Degree courses are designed not only to educate but inspire, challenge, motivate and shape those who can dedicate 3yrs to them, it's not the easy option.

There are still many who prefer vocational work and have the desired qualifications to commit to the theory work involved in real apprenticeships such as plumber/electrician.

There are also plenty that I feel are getting the bum deal, the ones who have no A-C grade qualifications, who struggle to find anyone to take them on in any role no matter how menial. They are the ones forced into workfare type roles all stick and no carrot,or given what I class as a faux apprenticeship as a 'sandwich technician'. It's never going to lead to a full time position as there are an endless stream of young people to do the same thing for next to nothing... what are their life choices?