HI,
I looked into apprenticeships a few years ago, If you can live on the reduced wage for the time period then I would suggest going for it. Apprenticeships (when properly done, not an excuse for cheap labour) are a fantastic way to be paid to do what you want to do. I have class 2 and if I could get the one you are suggesting then I would go for it. Now you have put it on here, there will likely be a good few folk trying. Good luck, whatever you choose.
ATB,
Tommy.