If you want to get straight into the world of work, earn money and learn practical skills, an apprenticeship could be the next step for your future. And what better place to study than at the college with a 77.8% intermediate level apprenticeship pass rate against a 68.4% national average and a 92% advanced level apprenticeship pass rate against a 69.1% national average?
With an apprenticeship, the College and employer work together, where you’ll be gaining on-the-job knowledge and skills alongside attending college to study for a nationally recognised qualification. From Electrical Engineering to Mechanical Engineering apprenticeships, we teach for a wide range of sectors, at different levels and abilities, and have created a curriculum with employers to make them relevant to your industry – targeting skill gaps and where jobs are needed most. Many of our lecturers are also ex-industry, which means you’ll be learning from those who have first-hand experience.
Once you’ve finished your apprenticeship, you’ll have everything you need to go into full-time work, and lots of apprentices are taken on by their employer. You could even carry on your studies to degree level.
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Apprenticeships are real jobs with real employers.
As an Apprentice, you’ll work with an employer from your chosen profession. You’ll become a member of the team and be trained by industry professionals.
Apprenticeships are a mix of work and training, so you’ll spend time in employment as well as time studying to equip you with work-related skills, relevant knowledge and a nationally recognised qualification.
Each Apprenticeship vacancy is set by the employer. Some may require more qualifications than others. Although some Apprenticeships will not require you to have any prior qualifications, you will be expected to demonstrate a great attitude, enthusiasm for the role, along with a strong work ethic.
You will be paid at least the National Apprenticeship Minimum wage however, some employers choose to pay more.
This will depend on the type of Apprenticeship you are studying and your employer.
In some cases, you’ll spend four days at work and one day at college. For others, you may spend several weeks at work and a week with us. Regardless of your Apprenticeship you will still receive support and guidance from your work-based tutor or assessor, who will be on hand throughout your Apprenticeship. You will also have access to all college facilities, regardless of your working pattern.
Once you have completed your Apprenticeship, you will have the skills, knowledge and industry experience to secure your dream job in your chosen field.
The majority of our apprentices stay in employment with many staying with their apprentice employer. If you would like to continue with your studies, you can also progress on to the next level of Apprenticeship or start a foundation degree or HND – many of which are part time so you can continue earning.
A work-based tutor will support you throughout your Apprenticeship, regularly visit your workplace to perform assessments and will award you a grade based on performance.
You’ll get at least 20 days paid holiday per year, plus bank holidays.
This will depend on the type of Apprenticeship. They can vary from 12 months to four years.
Assessments will take place throughout your Apprenticeship.
These will be completed by your work-based assessor, who will visit you regularly in the workplace. When you have finished your Apprenticeship, you will be awarded a grade based on your performance.
Don’t worry – whatever Apprenticeship you choose, you can also study a functional skills qualification.
Functional skills run alongside your Apprenticeship and give you the chance to achieve your grades in maths and English.
You can study an Apprenticeship at various levels which include:
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