Discover Your Next Career Step with Apprenticeship Progression Maps
HBTC’s apprenticeship progression maps help learners and employers understand where an apprenticeship can lead and the opportunities available for future development.
Whether you are starting your career, looking to upskill existing employees, or planning workforce development, our apprenticeship progression maps provide a clear visual guide to career pathways, transferable skills and progression opportunities.
The maps are based on occupational standards developed by employers and Skills England, helping users identify routes into higher-level apprenticeships, qualifications and job roles.
What Are Apprenticeship Progression Maps?
Apprenticeship progression maps are visual career pathway tools that show how occupations, apprenticeships and qualifications are connected.
They group together occupations with similar knowledge, skills and behaviours (KSBs), making it easier to understand how learners can progress throughout their career and how skills can transfer between roles.
Our apprenticeship progression maps can help you:
- ✅ Understand where an apprenticeship can lead
- ✅ Explore higher-level apprenticeship opportunities
- ✅ Identify transferable knowledge and skills
- ✅ Discover related career pathways
- ✅ Plan long-term professional development
- ✅ Visualise progression routes within an industry
By bringing career pathways together in one place, apprenticeship progression maps make it easier to navigate technical education and workplace development opportunities.
How Learners Can Use Apprenticeship Progression Maps
Apprenticeship progression maps help learners take control of their career development by providing a clear view of future opportunities.
Plan Your Career Journey
See how your current apprenticeship can lead to higher-level apprenticeships, qualifications and more advanced job roles.
Explore Related Careers
Discover occupations with similar skills requirements and identify alternative pathways that match your interests and ambitions.
Understand Progression Opportunities
Apprenticeship progression maps show the routes available after completing an apprenticeship, helping you make informed choices about your future.
Build Long-Term Career Goals
Use the maps to develop a career plan and understand the steps required to achieve your professional objectives.
Make Confident Decisions
Whether you are choosing your first apprenticeship or considering your next qualification, apprenticeship progression maps provide valuable insight into the opportunities available.
How Employers Can Use Apprenticeship Progression Maps
Apprenticeship progression maps are a valuable resource for businesses looking to recruit, retain and develop talent.
Support Employee Development
Use apprenticeship progression maps to create clear career pathways for employees and demonstrate opportunities for progression within your organisation.
Strengthen Succession Planning
Identify future leaders and develop employees through structured apprenticeship pathways that align with organisational goals and workforce needs.
Recruit the Right Talent
Understand the knowledge, skills and behaviours associated with different occupations and select apprenticeship programmes that match your business requirements.
Explore Future Skills Requirements
Apprenticeship progression maps can help employers identify emerging roles and future skills needs, supporting long-term workforce planning.
Maximise Apprenticeship Investment
By understanding progression opportunities beyond the initial programme, employers can create meaningful development plans that improve retention and employee engagement.
How Parents and Guardians Can Use Apprenticeship Progression Maps
Parents and guardians play an important role in helping young people make informed decisions about their future education and career choices. Our apprenticeship progression maps provide a simple and visual way to explore the opportunities available through apprenticeships and understand where different career pathways can lead.
Understand Career Opportunities
Progression maps help parents see the range of occupations linked to a particular apprenticeship and the potential career routes available in the future. This can provide reassurance that an apprenticeship is not just a job, but the start of a long-term career journey.
Explore Future Progression Routes
Many apprenticeships offer clear progression opportunities into higher-level qualifications, specialist roles and leadership positions. The maps show how learners can continue developing their skills and progress throughout their careers.
Support Career Discussions
Choosing a career path can feel overwhelming for young people. Progression maps provide a useful resource for conversations at home, helping parents and learners explore options together and identify careers that match interests, strengths and ambitions.
Understand Industry-Relevant Skills
Each apprenticeship is based on occupational standards developed by employers, meaning the knowledge, skills and behaviours being taught reflect the needs of today’s workforce. Parents can use the maps to see how apprenticeships prepare learners for successful careers and future employment opportunities.
Compare Different Career Pathways
The progression maps demonstrate how skills can be transferred between occupations, allowing parents and learners to explore alternative options and understand that there are often multiple routes to achieving long-term career goals.
Make Informed Decisions
Whether your child is leaving school, considering an apprenticeship instead of further education, or looking at their next career step, apprenticeship progression maps can help you understand the opportunities available and make informed decisions about their future.
HBTC Apprenticeship Progression Maps
Explore our apprenticeship progression maps below to see how each programme can support career development and progression opportunities.
Business Administrator Level 3
A Business Administration apprenticeship provides a strong foundation in organisational processes, communication, project support and business operations. Apprentices can progress into roles such as Senior Administrator, Executive Assistant, Office Manager, Project Coordinator or Team Leader, with further opportunities to move into management and leadership positions through higher-level apprenticeships and professional development programmes.
Find out more about this apprenticeship:
👉 Business Administration Level 3 Apprenticeship
Customer Service Practitioner Level 2
The Customer Service Practitioner apprenticeship develops essential customer-facing skills that are valued across every industry. After completing this programme, learners may progress into more advanced customer service roles, sales positions, account management or supervisory responsibilities. It also provides a natural progression route into the Customer Service Specialist Level 3 apprenticeship.
Find out more about this apprenticeship:
👉 Customer Service Practitioner Level 2 Apprenticeship
Customer Service Specialist Level 3
The Customer Service Specialist apprenticeship is designed for those working with more complex customer requirements and service delivery challenges. Learners develop advanced communication, problem-solving and relationship management skills that can support progression into team leadership, operations, business development, account management and management roles across a wide range of sectors.
Find out more about this apprenticeship:
👉 Customer Service Specialist Level 3 Apprenticeship
Multi-Channel Marketer Level 3
The Multi-Channel Marketer apprenticeship equips learners with practical skills in content creation, digital marketing, social media, campaign delivery and data analysis. Progression opportunities include Digital Marketing Executive, Marketing Officer, Content Creator, Marketing Manager and specialist roles in areas such as SEO, paid advertising and brand management. The apprenticeship can also lead to higher-level marketing qualifications and apprenticeships.
Find out more about this apprenticeship 👉 Multi-Channel Marketer Level 3 Apprenticeship
Digital Support Technician Level 3
Digital Support Technicians play a vital role in helping organisations use technology effectively. This apprenticeship provides progression opportunities into specialist IT support, network administration, infrastructure, cloud technologies and cybersecurity roles. Learners may also progress to higher-level digital and information technology apprenticeships.
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👉 Digital Support Technician Level 3 Apprenticeship
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Information Communications Technician Level 3
The Information Communications Technician apprenticeship develops the technical skills required to support and maintain IT systems and services. Typical progression routes include Network Engineer, Infrastructure Technician, Systems Administrator, Cloud Support Technician and Cyber Security roles. The programme also provides a strong foundation for advanced technical and higher-level digital apprenticeships.
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👉 Information Communications Technician Level 3 Apprenticeship
Teaching Assistant Level 3
The Teaching Assistant apprenticeship supports learners who want to build a rewarding career within education. Following completion, apprentices may progress into Higher Level Teaching Assistant (HLTA) roles, specialist SEND support positions, pastoral roles or teacher training programmes. The apprenticeship provides an excellent foundation for long-term career development within schools and educational settings.
Find out more about this apprenticeship:
👉 Teaching Assistant Level 3 Apprenticeship
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