What is an Apprenticeship?
An Apprenticeship is a paid job where you learn, gain experience and develop skills.
As an Apprentice with Bury College you will:
- Learn and train for a specific job.
- Get paid and receive holiday leave.
- Receive hands-on experience in a real job.
- Spend a minimum of 6 hours a week off-the-job to develop the skills, knowledge and behaviours relevant to your Apprenticeship standard.
- Complete assessments during, and at the end, of your Apprenticeship.
- Be on a career path with lots of future potential.
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Who can do an apprenticeship?
Apprenticeships are available to anyone aged 16 and over. Whether you are a school leaver looking to start your career, or an adult looking to upskill or explore a new career path, an apprenticeship could be a great option for you.
How much do apprentices get paid?
You will earn a minimum of £8 per hour if you’re either:
- Aged under 19.
- Aged 19 or over in the first year of an apprenticeship.
You are entitled to the minimum wage for your age if you are aged 19 or over and have completed the first year of your apprenticeship.
Click here to go to the Government website for more information.
Applying for an apprenticeship
Your next step towards securing an apprenticeship depends on your situation. Please use the buttons below for further guidance.
Click here if you are still in education
Click here if you are looking for an employer
Contact us if you are already employed
Do you want to employ an apprentice?
Bury College specialises in high-quality apprenticeships in a range of industry sectors. Our Apprenticeship Team will work with you to find the programme that fits your business needs, as well as the apprentices’ goals.
Why study an apprenticeship at Bury College?
Bury College has a range of apprenticeship programmes aimed at helping you reach your full potential.
Our apprenticeships are available in a range of sectors and have been developed by employers to ensure professional training and career progression.
As an apprentice, you are part of our Bury College community, and have access to the same support as other students. In addition to your dedicated Learning and Skills Coach, our Student Services team offers a ‘one-stop shop’ with support that extends to all aspects of student life.
What level do apprenticeships start at?
Apprenticeships start at different levels. The level you start at will depend on your qualifications.
Most apprenticeships start at Level 2. To start at Level 3 (A Level equivalent), you will likely need at least one grade 4 GCSE in Maths or English. However, employers will set their own entry requirements for the job role and generally will expect you to have both Maths and English at grade 4.
At the end of your apprenticeship, you will achieve the equivalent education level. For example, if you complete a level 3 apprenticeship, you will gain the equivalent of an A level. Level 2 is the equivalent of a GCSE.
How are apprenticeships assessed?
You will complete assessments during and at the end of your apprenticeship. This could be done in the following ways:
- Observations
- Professional/Guided Discussions
- Questions and Answers
- Reflective Accounts
- Work Product Evidence
- Witness Statements
- Reviews
The End Point Assessment will be conducted by an official Awarding Body to test if you are competent in your occupation.
Other Useful Pages
More information on Meet the team: Apprenticeship Learning and Skills Coaches
At Bury College, our Apprenticeship team offers support to employers throughout the apprenticeship, including supporting the apprentice’s line manager through the mentoring process.
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