Apprenticeships

Apprenticeships combine practical training in a real job with study. By the end of an apprenticeship, you’ll have acquired the skills and knowledge for your chosen career. Apprenticeships are designed by employers to help you develop the knowledge, skills and behaviours required to fulfil the job role.

Local Apprenticeships

Below are some examples of local apprenticeships that are currently being advertised with closing dates in the next few weeks. Click on the images below to find out more and/or apply for each apprenticeship.

Apprentice Commis Chef - Chester Race Company

A £1,500 bonus is on offer to the person who completes their Commis Chef apprenticeship at Chester Racecourse's three eateries, including the main restaurant – 1539. Closing date 31st January

Apprentice Reception and Medical Administrator - Chester

A GP surgery in a large Chester health centre is looking for a ‘friendly and professional’ apprentice reception and medical administrator. Closing date 31st January…

Apprentice Level 3 Nursery Practitioner - CCSW Crewe

The Ofsted-rated ‘outstanding’ nursery, Starting Point, at Cheshire College – South & West’s Crewe campus campus is looking for a level three nursery practitioner apprentice. Closing date 31st January

Business Administration Apprentice – Accident Credit Group Ltd – Birchwood, Warrington

ACG will train you within all departments of the company for the best understanding of the company and your role. Closing date 28th January 2022

Business Administration Apprentice – BIP Organics Ltd – Middlewich

An exciting opportunity has arisen within our admin team to support with logistics, data input and management and dealing with compliance. Closing date 28th January 2022

Business Administration Apprentice – BGS Utilities Ltd– Birchwood, Warrington

An exciting opportunity to join a growing and thriving multi-utility provider in an office-based role with fantastic progression opportunities in the future. Closing date 28th January 2022

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Key Facts

1 to 5 Years to complete an apprenticeship

2-7 apprenticeship levels to study

600 apprenticeship standards

What is an Apprenticeship

Apprenticeships take 1 to 5 years to complete depending on their level.

Some apprenticeships may also give you an additional qualification, such as a diploma.

If you haven’t already achieved the required level of maths and English, you will be supported to achieve functional skills maths and English as part of your apprenticeship programme.

An Independent End Point Assessment organisation will assess you at the end of the programme to check that you have met all the required knowledge, skills and behaviours outlined in the Apprenticeship Standard.

What is involved? As an apprentice you will:

be an employee earning a wage and getting holiday pay

gain experience working alongside experienced staff

gain job specific skills you will develop skills relate to your job role

be given time to study at least 20% of your normal working hours will be for training related to your role

undertake study and training at college, work or online depending on the type of apprenticeship you are undertaking

Benefits

earn while you learn rather than remaining in full time education

£4.30 - £8.91 per hour wage rate for an apprentice

You will have a contract of employment and receive the same benefits as other employees working in similar roles.

paid holidays
sick pay
childcare voucher schemes
workplace coaching or mentoring
Opportunity to progress to the next level of apprenticeship programme

Who can apply? To start an apprenticeship you'll need:

to be 16 or over there is no upper limit

to live in England you must be living in England

to not be in full time education you can't start an apprenticeship if you are in full time education

You can apply for an apprenticeship while you’re still at school but you’ll need to be 16 or over by the end of the summer holidays to start the apprenticeship.

You can start an apprenticeship whether you’re starting your career, want a change, or you’re upskilling in your current job. You can have a previous qualification in a different subject area and still start an apprenticeship.

You can apply for an apprenticeship vacancy online, register with a local college or training provider to be notified of any opportunities, or approach an employer direct and suggest they consider employing you as an apprentice.

Types of Apprenticeships