Workforce Development


We are dedicated to providing employees, regardless of age, with the skills and knowledge relevant to their job role. We assist employers in building and training a skilled, motivated workforce. Our work based learning programmes are an excellent way to support with this.

Find out about our Qualifications over 26 sectors – our training courses are individually tailored to meet the needs of our clients and delivered by our sector qualified assessors. By working in partnership we can provide high quality training that will be rewarded with nationally recognised qualifications.

Upskill your Workforce next steps. We offer a wide range of Training Programmes in various sectors suitably designed for a cross section of employees ranging from support staff, senior management to director level.

All our qualifications are flexible and delivered on your premises ensuring our training process fits your business needs and expectations.

Why choose Work Based Learning?

Our work based learning programmes, aimed at anyone from the age 16 upwards, are extremely flexible and we can work with you to identify shortages in skills and deliver tailor-made funded provision that will overcome the shortfall allowing staff to prove competency in their roles.

Our team of experts are committed to delivering bespoke training programmes that will not only enhance your workforce but also transform your company to become a more productive and successful business.

At Bishop Auckland College we strive to deliver the best possible training to meet the client’s needs.

If you have a need in your business, we can work with you to identify skill shortages within your workforce and then develop a tailor-made training course that will provide your existing members of staff with the relevant expertise to be a more effective member of the team.

Want to find out more?

Contact us today for further information – email apprenticeships@bacoll.ac.uk or call 01388 436 804