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Apprenticeships at City of Bath College

Apprenticeships have been the traditional route into learning a trade for hundreds of years. At City of Bath College we offer an apprenticeship programme that enables young people to learn, earn and qualify for their chosen profession.

If you are aged between 16 and 24 and would like to undertake a programme that combines work, learning and improving your core skills, and which leads to a recognised qualification, then an Apprenticeship is for you.

Apprenticeships typically last for two years and during that time the apprentice will spend time in College and at the employer’s workplace.

Our apprenticeship programmes are designed for young people who have either found an employer who wishes to take on an apprentice or are looking for help finding an employer. Apprentices are employed by their company and receive a minimum of £100 per week from their employer whilst learning. Click here for a list of our current vacancies.

All apprenticeship programmes at City of Bath College have at their core, a set of learning programmes designed to enhance and improve the application of number skills, communication skills and information technology skills required to operate in the workplace. In addition, the Apprentice will be working towards a National Vocational Qualification at level 2 or 3 and in some cases a technical certificate completes the framework.

During the two year programme, Apprentices will have regular reviews and workbased assessments with their occupational trainer, who will also involve the employer in the review and recording of progress towards the qualifications.

We currently offer Apprenticeships in the following areas:

Business Administration level 2

This course is for anyone working in the area of administration who wishes to train and equip themselves with the skills required to work in today's modern office. All candidates compile a portfolio of evidence which will meet the National Standards of work set by the awarding body. As this is a work based course, it is only suitable for those learners who are working in a general administrative job role. There are a variety of units in this qualification which enable learners to tailor the qualification to their needs for example, accounting, IT based, general administrative work.

Wood Occupations - Site Carpentry Level 2

The UK construction industry makes a vital contribution to the economy. However, there is a skills shortage in the industry and this work-based course ensures that staff meet national standards. Our qualification also helps employees gain their CSCS card which every operative will need to work on-site.

Hairdressing Level 2

This course provides a great foundation for a career as a Hairdresser. If you are interested in fashion and grooming and you are considering a career in hairdressing, whether in a salon or as a mobile stylist, this course will equip you with the latest skills and know-how. You will learn how to advise and consult with clients, how to shampoo and condition hair professionally, how to create a range of styles from different cutting and styling techniques as well as reception duties and product promotion. After successfully completing the course, you will be a qualified hairdresser.

Food Processing and Cooking level 2

The hospitality industry is thriving in the UK but to maintain high standards training is vital to equip staff with the skills they need to work effectively. This qualification is ideal for those working in a wide variety of business sector related to catering, hotel, hospitality, leisure and tourism occupations.

City and Guilds 6089 Level Two NVQ in Mechanical Engineering Services Plumbing (Domestic)

The course is work based (suitable employment required) and puts into practice the Underpinning Knowledge gained on the L2 6129 Technical certificate, which is a pre-requisite of course entry. This course is suitable for school leavers and adults alike working within the Plumbing industry. This is a work based qualification where you will be assessed on-site by a qualified assessor.

Air Conditioning and Refrigeration - Day Release

The course is for people working in industry without any formal HVAC qualification and for individuals who want to change vocation and work in the Craft industry.

Stonemasonry Construction Level 2 - Banker Mason

The UK construction industry makes a vital contribution to the economy. However, there is a skills shortage in the industry and this work-based course ensures that staff meet national standards. Stonemasonry is a specialist craft and as a stonemason, you would use your skills to carve architectural features, cut and shape blocks, or lay and fit stonework into place on construction projects. As a banker mason you would follow design instructions to carve and shape stone, and give it a textured or polished finish (known as dressing), using hand and power tools.

We are constantly working on new apprenticeship programmes. If there is something you would like to do and it is not in this list, please use the contacts below.

To find out more about any of our apprenticeship programmes, please contact apprenticeships@citybathcoll.ac.uk or complete this >> enquiry form

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