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Bury College Apprenticeships - Introduction
What are Apprenticeships?
Apprenticeships from Bury College provide you with top quality work-based training programmes. They give you the opportunity to earn a real wage as you learn and gain practical skills in the workplace.
Offering the perfect balance between on the job training, work experience and assessments, as an Apprentice you can gain the essential skills and experience employers want.
Qualifications and Training
The level of qualification you can work to as an Apprentice will depend on previous qualifications and past work experience.
• Apprenticeships (Level 2) – these are equivalent to 5 A-C GCSE
• Advanced Apprenticeships (Level 3) – these are equivalent to 2 A Levels
As part of our Apprenticeship programme, you may also study for a Technical Certificate to demonstrate your understanding and knowledge of supporting theory.
You may also be required to complete Functional Skills in Communication, Application of Numbers and Information Technology.
We offer Apprenticeships in 20 different areas:
Accounting, Beauty Therapy, Business Administration, Catering and Hospitality, Children’s Care, Learning and Development, Construction, Contact Centre, Customer Service, Electrical Installation, Hairdressing, Health and Social Care, ITQ User, IT Practitioner, Manufacturing, Nail Services, Oral Health Care, Retail, Sport and Leisure, Team Leading and Warehousing.
Benefits of an Apprenticeship from Bury College
• You will earn money and have a real wage.
• You are entitled to annual holidays like any other employee.
• The qualification you achieve will be career focused and nationally recognised.
• You will receive ongoing support from your own personal Assessor.
• Qualifications, together with real experience, will improve your career prospects.
• An Apprenticeship can lead to long term employment with promotion prospects.
• You will have the opportunity to learn from experienced workers and gain skills and knowledge in your chosen career.
• Apprenticeship qualifications provide access to higher education, including university courses.
• You will have access to the exceptional facilities at Bury College.
For more information contact Bury College Apprenticeships on:
0845 602 1861
or email: apprenticeships@burycollege.ac.uk
Useful Links
Training Quality Standard
In recognition of its work with employers Bury College has joined the select few colleges in the country to be awarded the new Training Quality Standard (TQS) for Employer Engagement. The Training Quality Standard is an assessment framework established by the Learning and Skills Council. The award recognises the work of the Bury College Apprenticeship scheme in delivering outstanding training and development for businesses and their employees.
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