Recognising Apprenticeship Success with PARS

Add Recognition to Your Apprenticeship with PARS Letters After Your Name

If you’ve completed an apprenticeship in the UK, you’ve earned more than just a qualification - you’ve gained valuable workplace experience, professional skills and a foundation for long-term success.

Now, you can make that achievement official - with PARS, the Professional Accreditation and Recognition Scheme created by the Association of Apprentices.

What is PARS?

PARS is a new awards initiative designed to recognise the value of apprenticeships across the UK. It provides apprentices with professional status through post-nominal letters - the letters after your name that signify your qualification and contribution to the professional world.

What Does It Show?

By using PARS letters after your name, you show that:

• You have skills any employer would value
• You’ve gained practical, embedded work experience
• You’re part of a supportive, growing apprentice community
• You’re committed to professional development

The Four PARS Award Levels

Each level of apprenticeship has a corresponding PARS recognition:

• CSA – for Level 2 apprentices
• CAA – for Level 3 apprentices
• CHA – for Level 4 and 5 apprentices
• CGA – for Level 6 and 7 apprentices

So, whether you're early in your career or have completed a higher or degree-level apprenticeship, you can earn formal recognition for your commitment and capability.

Why It Matters

In a competitive job market, small details make a big difference. Just like ‘BA’ or ‘MSc’ after a degree, PARS letters after your name highlight your expertise and practical experience. They tell employers, clients and colleagues that you’ve gone beyond the classroom - you’ve learned through doing.

How to Apply

If you’ve completed a UK apprenticeship at any level, applying is simple.
Visit the Association of Apprentices website and complete the quick application to get your official PARS certificate.

Apply here

Celebrate your journey. Own your success.
With PARS, your apprenticeship achievement is recognised for the career milestone it is.