Apprenticeship courses

Our apprenticeship courses allow individuals to gain a university qualification, industry experience and earn whilst being employed and tuition fees covered.

Our apprenticeship courses allow individuals to gain a university qualification, industry experience and earn whilst being employed and tuition fees covered.Our apprenticeship provision spans many sectors and industries allowing apprentices to become an expert in their chosen field.

Courses by industry

Business and Administration

 

Chartered Manager Degree Apprenticeship - Level 6

This apprenticeship is aimed at new or aspiring managers to improve their skills and provide the necessary knowledge and skills to graduate as a confident management professional.
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Project Manager Degree Apprenticeship - Level 6

This programme is ideal for individuals working in roles where project delivery is part of their current or future responsibilities.

Senior Leader Apprenticeship - Level 7

This 2-year apprenticeship is suitable for higher level leaders and managers to develop their leadership skills.

Digital

 

Digital & Technology Solutions Professional Degree Apprenticeship - Level 6

This apprenticeship is for individuals who are looking to build a career designing, developing and delivering digital and technology solutions.

Education and Care Services

 

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Social Worker Degree Apprenticeship – Level 6

This apprenticeship allows individuals to gain the necessary experience and academic knowledge to register as a qualified social worker upon graduation.
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Specialist Teaching Assistant Apprenticeship - Level 5

This apprenticeship is aimed at new or aspiring teaching assistants who are looking to provide more specialist support to learners.

Teacher Apprenticeship - Postgraduate - Level 6

This route into teaching is for individuals who already hold a degree and are looking to gain qualified teacher status whilst being employed by a school.
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Teacher Degree Apprenticeship - Undergraduate (Secondary Mathematics) - Level 6

This programme is a salaried route into teaching for those looking to become a secondary mathematics teacher.

Health and Science

 

Biomedical Scientist Degree Apprenticeship - Level 6

An apprentice who undertakes this programme will gain the knowledge and skills to apply for registration as a Biomedical Scientist whilst working in a pathology laboratory.
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Midwife Degree Apprenticeship - Level 6

Individuals on this apprenticeship will develop and demonstrate the duties of a midwife to gain registration with the NMC.

Nursing Associate Apprenticeship - Level 5

The aim of this programme is to develop highly trained Nurse Associates who are work-ready and meet the NMC's standard for registration.

Operating Department Practitioner Degree Apprenticeship – Level 6

This programme is for individuals looking to qualify as a ODP supporting the care of patients before, during and after surgery.

Operating Department Practitioner Degree Apprenticeship – Level 6 (progression route)

This accelerated route is for individuals who already hold a level 5 healthcare qualification and are looking to qualify as a ODP supporting the care of patients before, during and after surgery.

Paramedic Degree Apprenticeship - Level 6

This apprenticeship will train apprentices to be competent and confident paramedics registered with the HCPC.

Paramedic Degree Apprenticeship - Level 6 (progression route)

This accelerated route is for individuals who already hold a level 4 AAP qualification and wish to train as a paramedic registered with the HCPC.

Registered Nurse Degree Apprenticeship – Level 6

This apprenticeship is aimed at individuals working in healthcare who are looking to become a qualified registered nurse with the NMC.

Registered Nurse Degree Apprenticeship – Level 6 (progression route)

This accelerated route is for individuals who already hold a level 5 healthcare qualification and are looking to become a qualified registered nurse with the NMC.

Manufacturing and Engineering

 

Embedded Electronic Systems Design Development Engineer Degree Apprenticeship - Level 6

This programme will provide apprentices with the knowledge, skills and behaviours to be a competent electronic engineer.

Manufacturing Engineer Degree Apprenticeship - Level 6

Apprentices on this apprentice will develop the knowledge, skills and behaviours to be a competent manufacturing engineer.

Protective Services

 

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Police Constable Degree Apprenticeship - Level 6

This apprenticeship is aimed at individuals looking to join the police force through a salaried route.
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Serious and Complex Crime Investigator Degree Apprenticeship - Level 6

This apprenticeship is aimed at apprentices working in law enforcement supporting and carrying out investigations.
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