Hello, just thought this might be useful to a few people here whose kids are deciding what to do next. It's a new apprenticeship scheme at the BBC for school-leavers (post A-levels). Apprentices get to study for a degree in Broadcast Engineering and work in the industry, plus they get a salary too. Sorry if not relevant to you! 
www.bbc.co.uk/careers/trainee-schemes/tech-apprentices