Become An Apprentice

What is an Apprenticeship?

Leaving school and want to get qualified while you work? An Apprenticeship is a perfect alternative to a full time course.An Apprenticeship is an excellent way to gain training and qualifications combined with practical skills and workplace experience. You will gain employer contacts and earn money whilst you learn.

How do Apprenticeships work?

You are required to be employed, a relevant industry job role applicable to your chosen apprenticeship programme. You will learn the skills, knowledge and behaviours required to achieve the apprenticeship. You will be working towards an industry recognised qualification which will include 20% off the job training time. This could involve day release to college, online learning, manufacturer training, industry visits, attendance at competitions, time spent writing assessments/assignments and much more.

What qualifications do I need? 
           
You will be required to work towards Level 2 English and Maths Functional Skills if you do not already hold a minimum grade 4/C in these areas. Employers may also specify their own entry requirements for their apprenticeship vacancies.

What support do I get? 

You will be supported by experienced course tutors, assessors, an Apprenticeship Coordinator and line manager at work. You will be visited regularly by the college in the workplace.                                                                        

How do I find an employer?

You can register your interest for apprenticeship programmes with or without an Apprenticeship employer by completing a New College Swindon application form. However, in order to enrol and start the apprenticeship programme you must secure employment. We can help you through this process. You can search and apply for vacancies that are available on the National Apprenticeships Website: www.gov.uk/apply-apprenticeship

Alternatively, you can contact local companies by sending your CV with a covering letter.            

How to apply?  

You can complete and download an application form from our website: www.swindon.ac.uk/Apprenticeships/How-To-Apply

You will then be invited to an interview with the apprenticeships team shortly afterwards.