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Apprenticeships
Apprenticeships are an exciting way to learn and can be the perfect way to fast track your career. You get to learn new skills with hands on training whilst in a real job, earning a wage with paid holidays. You’ll gain a recognised qualification and will have the experience to move straight into employment. Many apprentices are given permanent jobs by their apprenticeship employer at the end of their programme.
At Bishop Auckland College, you can be sure of a quality experience on your apprenticeship. We are currently ranked second in the entire country and first in the north east for our apprenticeship success rates.
Who can do an apprenticeship?
Anyone in England aged 16 or over can apply for an apprenticeship.
What levels of apprenticeship are there?
Apprenticeships are available at the following levels:
- Intermediate Apprenticeships (at level 2)
- Advanced Apprenticeships (at level 3)
- Higher Apprenticeships (at levels 4-7)
How long does an apprenticeship last?
Apprenticeships take between one and four years to complete, depending on the subject and the level. Every apprenticeship has an end-point assessment which you will take to ensure that you are fully competent in your role.
How many hours will I work as an apprentice?
You will work between 30 and 40 hours per week, including the time that you spend on off-the-job training, either at college or in your workplace. Most apprenticeships include one day a week at college, but you’ll get paid for that too.
How much will I get paid as an apprentice?
You will earn a minimum of £6.40 per hour (from April 2024) in your first year. Apprentices who are over 19 will get more after the first 12 months.
At Bishop Auckland College we offer a range of apprenticeships, including:
- Level 2 Autocare Technician
- Level 2 Bricklayer
- Level 3 Business Administrator
- Level 2 Carpentry and Joinery – Bench
- Level 2 Carpentry and Joinery – Site
- Level 3 Carpentry and Joinery – Bench
- Level 3 Carpentry and Joinery – Site
- Level 3 Early Years Educator
- Level 2 Hair Professional – Barbering
- Level 2 Hair Professional – Hairdressing
- Level 3 Advanced and Creative Hair Professional
- Level 3 Motor Vehicle Service and Maintenance Technician
- Level 2 Painter and Decorator
- Level 3 Teaching Assistant
- Level 3 Team Leader/Supervisor
- Level 5 Operations/Departmental Manager
At South West Durham Training, our specialist engineering training centre base in Newton Aycliffe, we offer:
- Level 3 Engineering Design and Draughtsperson
- Level 3 Engineering Fitter
- Level 3 Engineering Technician
- Level 3 Machining Technician
- Level 3 Maintenance and Operational Engineering Technician
- Level 3 Metal Fabricator
- Level 3 Plate Welder
- Level 3 Science Industry Maintenance Technician
- Level 3 Science Manufacturing Technician
- Level 4 Automation and Controls Engineering Technician
- Level 4 Engineering Manufacturing Technician
- Level 4 Lead Engineering Maintenance Technician
- Level 4 Process Leader
If you require any more information please contact our apprenticeships team on 01388 436804 or email apprenticeships@bacoll.ac.uk
Information for Employers
Apprenticeship Post Levy
At Bishop Auckland College we can:
- Help you implement the Levy programme whilst also fully supporting your organisation with our Managed Support Services.
- Support your business with the Next Steps and manager the levy process for you.
- Help you understand all you need to know about the Apprenticeship Levy, how it will affect your business and how to utilise the changes to positively impact on your workforce development.
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.
