All about apprenticeships

If you’ve already decided on a career and are ready to get started, an apprenticeship is a great way to earn while you learn. As an apprentice, you will work for and be paid by an employer while being assessed by the College to gain a qualification as well as a wealth of work-related knowledge, skills and experience. The length of your apprenticeship will depend on the level undertaken and the industry. You will need to find an employer as part of your apprenticeship application, but we can help you with this.

We’re proud to be both an apprenticeship provider and employer. We have long-standing partnerships with employers across Bristol, including DAF, Bristol Airport and Vistry Group, as well as more than 400 small to medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) across a range of sectors.

When you undertake an apprenticeship with us, you will be a part of the College community, with access to our bustling Centres, specialist facilities to support your learning and our students’ union.

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Did you know?

We were ranked 14th in Rate My Apprenticeship’s Top 50 Training Providers in 2020-21.

How will you learn?

You will undertake a real job with your employer, meeting other apprentices and learning your skills and knowledge first-hand through experience of working in the industry. You will also learn from our specialist College staff, either at one of our Centres or at work.

How will you be assessed?

You will complete assessments throughout your apprenticeship to demonstrate your learning, and will undertake a formal assessment at the end of the apprenticeship.

Entry requirements

The entry requirements for an apprenticeship with us vary depending on their level: Level 2 apprenticeships:

GCSEs in Maths and English at grade 5-2, or equivalent Level 3 apprenticeships:

GCSEs in Maths and English at grade 9-3, or a Level 2 apprenticeship, or equivalent Level 4/5 apprenticeships:

GCSEs at grade 9-4, and A Levels, or a Level 3 college course, or a Level 3 apprenticeship, or equivalent

Where next?

After you complete your apprenticeship, you may have the opportunity to stay with your employer, as a permanent employee or on a higher-level apprenticeship. You may also choose to undertake a higher-level apprenticeship with another employer, or to progress to further study at college or university.

We offer apprenticeships in:

Business and Professional Services

Catering and Hospitality

Computing and IT

Construction

Engineering

Hair

Health and Social Care

Motor Vehicle and Transport

You can find out more about our apprenticeship courses within the relevant course subject section.

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