Apprentices
Welcome to Apprenticeships+
An Apprenticeship is the best of both worlds! Not only will you be employed full-time and earning a wage, but you will also be working towards achieving a full set of qualifications and skills that will benefit you, your employer and your future career.
To fully appreciate the benefits of being an Apprentice, it’s important that you understand all the different elements of an Apprenticeship
A full-time job and a wage
Businesses of all sizes look to recruit Apprentices as they help bring a fresh perspective and set of skills to the workforce. If you are successful in securing an Apprenticeship with an employer, you will be considered a full-time employee and will have the same benefits as one.
As an Apprentice you will be entitled to an hourly wage, which must also cover all of your study time attached to your Apprenticeship programme. The minimum Apprenticeship wage is set by the Government; however, we encourage our employers to pay their Apprentices the best wage available.
Skills and qualifications
If you successfully secure an Apprenticeship you will be enrolled on a programme of study known as an Apprenticeship Standard. This ‘Standard’ will have been designed by a group of leading industry employers in order to ensure that Apprentices are gaining the skills and qualifications in order for them to succeed within the industry.
We currently offer over 50 Apprenticeship Standards across 13 industry sectors.
Learning environment and duration
In order for you to excel in your Apprenticeship the majority of your training will take place in the workplace; you will be able to develop your skills in a supervised environment and apply what you are learning to your daily routine. As a part of your Apprenticeship you may be expected to come into college, but this will depend on your sector and the needs of your employer.
As each Apprenticeship is different depending on the Apprentice and the employer there is no set duration for an Apprenticeship. Some Apprenticeships may last for anywhere between 12-24 months, whereas others may be as long as 48 months.
Apprenticeships Sectors
11 Different Sectors
From Engineering to Leadership and Management, we’ve got 11 sectors for you to find the right Apprenticeship.
Careers
An Apprenticeship is a fantastic way to develop the skills and knowledge required to excel in a particular job role. As all of our Apprenticeship Programmes are designed alongside employers, you are guaranteed to receive training that will help you excel in your chosen career.
Additionally, our Careers Advice Team are able to offer a variety of support and services to all Apprentices, click here for more information.
Here are a few of the potential careers you could end up pursuing by choosing to apply for an Apprenticeship.
Florists sell flowers and related products in a wholesale or retail business, and design and make up floral bouquets, wreaths, tributes and other floral arrangements for sale to the public.
Catering managers run the food service of organisations including restaurants, bars, schools, colleges and outside suppliers.
Hairdressers and Barbers cut, style and colour clients' hair to create the look they want.
Levels of Apprenticeships
When applying for an Apprenticeship, it's also really important that you consider what level of study to begin at. The right Apprenticeship for you will depend on your interests, skill level and where you would like to progress to in the future.
The level of the Apprenticeship is determined by the job role that the Apprentice is in and their prior knowledge and experience. For example, a Higher Apprenticeship would require more responsibility in the job role than either an Intermediate or Advanced Apprenticeship.
(Intermediate) equivalent to 5 x GCSEs
(Advanced) equivalent to 2 x A Levels
Higher: equivalent to HNC/HND
How to apply
Apprenticeships are a great way to get a qualification, real work experience and earn money at the same time.
We have some great opportunities with some of the best employers in the local area, and our expert recruitment team is on hand to help you with your application and acing the interview process. There are two ways that you can apply for an Apprenticeship through The Sheffield College - apply directly for a live vacancy or apply to the standard you’d like to do and then find an employer yourself. Click here for some pointers for both approaches!
Case studies
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Jack Charlesworth
Level 3 Pharmacy Technician
#science-dental-and-pharmacy #apprentice
We recently spent some time speaking with Jack, who has recently completed his Level 3 Pharmacy Technician Apprenticeship at Rotherham Hospital. His journey highlights the benefits of learning through hands-on experience in a healthcare setting.
