An Apprenticeship programme provides an individual (school leavers aged 16+ and adults) with an opportunity to train in a particular industry and gain a National Recognised Qualification, whilst receiving a salary as an employee of a company.

Below, you can utilise our Apprenticeships Vacancies tool where we advertise vacancies from employers, as well as details on How to Apply.

BTC Apprenticeship Vacancies

How to Apply

If you have any questions about a particular vacancy, our Apprenticeship Team is able to advise. Please email apprenticehelp@btc.ac.uk.

If we have all the information we need on your application form, we will invite you to attend an interview. The sooner you return your form, the sooner you will receive an interview, and as a general rule, these are held at least once a month and sometimes more often.

The interview and a presentation about your subject will give you more information and make sure you are considering the right course for your future. Your parents/carers are welcome to come with you. If available, it will be beneficial for you to bring a copy of your certificates and if the Apprenticeship/Traineeship is technical/talent based, you may be asked to produce a portfolio of work. You will be notified of any items you are required to bring prior to the interview.

Initial Assessments

One part of the application process is to complete an Initial Assessment. This will provide the College with an indication of your career interests and your aptitude and motivation for training. The assessment includes an interest profile and three reasoning assessments. It is not an exam and there is no pass or fail. Training providers use the assessment (along with other information), to enable you to be referred to the most relevant area and level of training.

College attendance

The most common College attendance is a day release, where the Apprentice/Trainee will be at College one day a week and at their workplace for four days a week. Other modes of attendance are also possible for specialist courses, or if the learner is further away, such as block release, where the Apprentice will be at College for a longer period of time. Some Apprenticeships are carried out entirely in the workplace, with support from an Assessor.

Advice and Guidance

There are lots of people who can provide you with help with applying to College. Your School Careers Teacher is trained to give you careers advice or if you think you need some one-to-one advice, we have staff trained to offer impartial guidance. Just call 01278 441234 to make an appointment or email apprenticehelp@btc.ac.uk.