become an apprentice
what is an apprenticeship?
An apprenticeship is a modern hands on way to train for a career. An apprenticeship role is full time and involves studying as well as off the job training.
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Whether you're a recent graduate, a career changer, a school leaver or someone looking to upskill, an apprenticeship allows you to earn while you learn and opens doors to a lifelong career.
apprenticeship benefits
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Earn while you learn
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​​Personalised support​​​​
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Industry recognised qualifications
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Gain valuable experience in your chosen sector
The process...
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Submit Application
You will need to submit an application form and any other documents required, such as a CV and cover letter.
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Interview
If you are shortlisted you will be required to attend an interview. The interview will be explained to you when we contact you.
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Day One
If you are successful and accept the job offer, congratulations! You will be assigned an account manager to support you.
top 5 skills employers look for in an apprentice
Strong Communication Skills
Clear verbal and written communication is essential for understanding instructions, sharing ideas, and resolving issues. Be prepared to give examples where you effectively communicated complex concepts or provided updates in writing.
Adaptability and Flexibility
Employers value candidates who embrace change and quickly adapt to new tasks, technologies, and challenges. Share experiences where you successfully learned something new or stepped outside your comfort zone.
Problem Solving Skills
Demonstrating the ability to analyze situations and propose solutions to challenges shows your value. Highlight examples where you tackled problems in your academic, extracurricular, or personal life.
Teamwork and Collaboration
Effective teamwork is crucial in modern workplaces. Employers look for candidates who can work well in groups, take initiative, and contribute positively. Provide examples of your ability to collaborate and listen to others' input.
Time Management
Apprenticeships require self-discipline to manage multiple tasks and meet deadlines. Show how you prioritise tasks, manage your time, and take initiative to complete projects without constant supervision.
apprenticeships
trade supplier L2
trade business (wales)
Trade suppliers play a vital role in ensuring an efficient flow of goods and services between manufacturers and their trade customers. Trade suppliers will be dealing with customers sales, understand deliveries, stock control and despatch.
The role of a customer service practitioner is to deliver high quality products and services to customers of their organisation. You will gain a good understanding of your customers, the organisation, regulations and legislation and product knowledge.
The team leader apprenticeship offers practical knowledge and skills from team leading through to project and resource management. This apprenticeship is perfect for supervisory or first line managers.
data analyst l4
Data analysis is the process of requirement gathering, inspecting, cleansing, transforming and modelling data with the goal of discovering useful information. Example job roles include data scientist, business analyst, database professional, media planner, financial analyst etc..
This occupation involves laboratory technicians working in various sectors, including pharmaceuticals, biotechnology, and analytical services. Their primary role is to conduct routine and specialized laboratory testing and provide technical support.
Provides prospective warehouse operatives with the necessary skills and knowledge to carry out the role of a warehouse operative including warehouse practices and processes and using equipment, machinery and vehicles.
procurement L3 AND l4
The process or procurement or buying low value goods and services. Procurement assistants are crucial for the smooth functioning of the business. Often responsible for ensuring data is correctly administered and maintained in accordance with legislation.
This apprenticeship covers all aspects of modern marketing. It will equip you with all the necessary skills to plan, implement and evaluate marketing campaigns across a range of platforms and channels.
You will develop technical skills using a range of core technologies and platforms. You will learn to piece together the ability to diagnose problems, report problems and communicate solutions.
A sales executives role involves understanding customer needs, presenting tailored solutions, and guiding the sales process, which may occur in one conversation or multiple interactions. To build relationships, they establish trust through product expertise, market knowledge, and a focus on positive customer experiences.
This role involves working independently and as a team to develop, implement, maintain and improve administrative services in the business. You will develop key skills and behaviour to support your own progression towards management responsibilities.
This apprenticeship is a perfect match for someone without any prior accountancy or bookkeeping knowledge. You will learn the building blocks of a modern accountant.
Lean manufacturing operatives perform diverse manufacturing tasks efficiently whilst ensuring safety, quality, and skill development in a fast-paced environment.
The role of the credit controller and collector is to monitor and manager customer accounts, follow organisational policies to collect monies owed and ensure work quality targets are met. It is a great introduction to a career in credit control for both new employees and existing talent across all sectors.
Scotland apprenticeships
SVQ 3 WAREHOUSING, STORAGE AND DISTRIBUTION (SCQF LEVEL 6)
This course allows candidates working in the industry to demonstrate job related skills in their particular area of work and expertise and has been designed in partnership with industry and SQA to ensure relevance to sector.