So I'm a 18yr old guy looking to go into the IT sector in the UK and want to know how I can do this, I have average grades (good enough to meet base standards for a college/university course that have requirements) and have decided to do an level 3 IT apprenticeship (A level equivalent) instead of doing computer science at college or University.

I am about 15% done time wise (minimum I can finish it in is a year even if I complete...