You'll need one A-level in any subject (preferably Business Studies), a BTEC National/Diploma/GNVQ Advanced in a business-related subject or an Advanced GNVQ in a relevant subject.

You'll also need at least four GCSEs at grade C or above, including Maths and English.

Work placements are based across a wide range of business departments, including Finance, Procurement and Commercial.

As part of the team, you'll work on tasks such as monitoring budgets, assisting buyers with purchasing and helping contracts staff prepare and monitor customer and supplier contracts.

As a business apprentice you'll work towards the NVQ Level 3 in Business Administration, which will prepare you for the workplace. You'll also study for a technical certificate, which will give you further knowledge and understanding of your job.

During your apprenticeship you'll also get a mixture of on-the-job training and day release to the University of Kent.

Your apprenticeship will last for two years.

Many people who complete an apprenticeship take advantage of the opportunities and support that BAE Systems offer, and study up to degree level.

You'll need four or more GCSEs at grades A to C (or equivalent), including English, Maths and a Science subject.

For the first nine months you'll receive your training off site. Once you return to Rochester, you'll work across a wide range of technical departments, including Operations, Quality, Support and Engineering.

Working as part of a team, you'll undertake tasks such as testing, soldering and the use of PCs.

Training usually takes three years to complete. At this point you'll have spent most of your apprenticeship receiving on-the-job training and have achieved an appropriate NVQ.

As an engineering apprentice you'll work towards the Performing Engineering Operations (PEO) qualification, which is a Level 2 NVQ that'll prepare you for the workplace. Following this you will take an NVQ Level 3 and Key Skills at Level 3 within BAE Systems.

You'll also study one day a week for a technical certificate at the local college, which will give you further knowledge and understanding of your job.

After completing their apprenticeship, many people choose to study up to degree and Chartered status.

At Rochester, the Technical Apprenticeship scheme is accredited by the Institute of Engineering and Technology (IET) and offers school leavers the opportunity to obtain a professionally-recognised qualification in engineering.