See the jobs that don’t require you to have any A Levels

Many of these roles come with on-the-job training and pay very well, making them attractive prospects for those who didn’t perform as well as they’d have hoped during their exams or those not interested in attending university at all.

If you’re looking for a good career without any A Level marks, here is everything you need to know.

The jobs and careers that don’t require you to have any A Levels

Here are some good jobs and careers that don’t require you to have any A Levels.

Trades 

Trades are among the best paying jobs in the UK (Image: Getty Images) Some of the best-paying jobs are in the trades, with experienced traders earning up to £45,000 a year.

Electricians, plumbers, heat pump engineers and scaffolders boast impressive salaries, with brickies and welders taking home the highest average pay out of the lot.

People can qualify for the roles through college courses, apprenticeships and specialist training providers.

Ricky Sharma from training firm Engineering Real Results (ERR) said: “It will come as a surprise to many younger people looking at careers that traditional trades remain high in demand, you don’t need a degree, and they can bring attractive pay packets.”

Discussing the high salaries, he added: “When you consider the average salary in the UK is around £35,000, it really makes these careers attractive.

“On top of that, these are skills that will always be in demand, and you won’t burden yourself with the debt of a three-year university degree, which is currently around £43,000.

“We have a shortage of skilled workers in the UK, so it’s a really good time to start a career in the trades or even to switch careers.

“We have people in their 30s, 40s and 50s choosing to change their paths and pursue new jobs in trades and engineering.

There is training available for these jobs across the UK (Image: Getty Images/iStockphoto) “They don’t need degrees because that’s not what these roles ask for – it’s skills and experience.”

ERR has training centres across the country, including in Yorkshire, Southampton, Wolverhampton, Hertfordshire and Essex. For more information, please visit the ERR website.

Field Engineers with Virgin Media O2

There are a number of different apprenticeship roles available at Virgin Media O2, with these covering the likes of Field Engineers (the people who maintain and upgrade the company’s networks).

They don’t ask for CVs or prior experience and hire people based on their strengths and motivations.

Head chef 

Gordon Ramsey and Jamie Oliver made successful careers with only GCSEs (Image: Getty Images/iStockphoto) A number of famous chefs like Gordon Ramsay and Jamie Oliver started their culinary careers after leaving school with only their GCSEs.

While the salary for a beginner can be low, experienced chefs can earn over £50,000 a year, accoridng to Youth Employment.

Here, it is your cooking skills and experience that matter most.

Estate agent

If you’ve got a real knack for selling to people, you can go far in this sector.

Usually only requiring GCSEs, there are many apprenticeships available for those interested in becoming estate agents.

Sales Executive

Requiring two or more GCSEs marked C or above, Sales Executive roles are perfect for those who are great at talking to people and working in all sorts of business sectors, including beauty and healthcare.

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Firefighter

Firefighting is another popular career path, but there are certain requirements that must be met (Image: Getty Images) Firefighting is another career path that only requires GCSEs (usually including maths and English).

Each fire service has its own entry requirements, but these don’t include A Levels or their equivalents.

Pilot

While A Levels are not typically needed, becoming a pilot is very difficult and requires you to get an Airline Transport Pilot’s Licence (ATPL), something that takes real dedication, 18 months of gruelling hard work and up to £90,000.