YOUR GUIDE TO APPRENTICESHIPS
APPRENTICESHIPS EXPLAINED
BCoT’s apprenticeship team, Aspiral Learning, is one of the largest providers of apprenticeships in the region, working with both large and small employers across a variety of industry sectors.
WHAT IS AN APPRENTICESHIP?
Apprenticeships give you the chance to learn on the job, instead of in the classroom full-time. You will be assessed on a continuous basis, concluding in an end-point assessment (EPA). Apprenticeships involve either day release to BCoT or training within your workplace.
WHY DO AN APPRENTICESHIP?
Apprenticeships are an excellent way of gaining recognised qualifications, workplace experience and skills, while earning a salary.
WHAT ARE THE BENEFITS?
Apprenticeships start at Foundation/ Level 2 and go right up to advanced Level 7, which is the equivalent to a degree or advanced professional qualification. Over 70 universities across the country currently offer degree apprenticeships – a great way to achieve a degree qualification without the tuition fees!
Not only do apprentices earn a salary and get paid holiday, they also have an excellent opportunity to study further or climb the rank in the workplace. There is an increased earning potential too, as apprentices enjoy marked salary increases upon finishing their training and those completing a higher apprenticeship could see increased earnings of an estimated £150,000 over their lifetime.*
*Source: assets.publishing.service. gov.uk/government/uploads/system/ uploads/attachment_data/file/711088/ Parent-Guide-Apprenticeships.pdf
“The apprenticeship was everything I wanted it to be, and more. The courses covered a lot of topics that I was doing in my job day-to-day such as social media monitoring and planning, providing a greater context for my role.”
AMY HAWKINS LEVEL 3 MARKETING APPRENTICESHIP
AVAILABLE APPRENTICESHIPS
AUTOMOTIVE
Level 3 Motor Vehicle Service and Maintenance
Technician
Code: DP04 Length: 2-3 years
Apprenticeship Reference Number: ST0033
D Day release
BUSINESS
Level 2 Customer Service Practitioner
Code: MP56 Length: 1 year
Apprenticeship Reference Number: ST0072
Level 3 Assistant Accountant
Code: JP07 Length: 1 year
Apprenticeship Reference Number: ST0002
D Day release
Level 3 Business Administration
Code: MP58 Length: 2 years
Apprenticeship Reference Number: ST0070
Level 3 Customer Service Specialist
Code: MP64 Length: 1 year
Apprenticeship Reference Number: ST0071
Level 3 Human Resources Support
Code: MP62 Length: 2 years
Apprenticeship Reference Number: ST0239
D Day release
Level 3 Team Leader/Supervisor
Code: MP54 Length: 2 years
Apprenticeship Reference Number: ST0384
Level 3 Multi-Channel Marketer
Code: MP89 Length: 2 years
Apprenticeship Reference Number: ST1031
Level 4 Professional Accounting or Taxation Technician
Code: JP09 Length: 2 years
Apprenticeship Reference Number: ST0003
D Day release
Level 4 Sales Executive
Code: MP90 Length: 2 years
Apprenticeship Reference Number: ST0572
Level 5 People Professional
Code: MP63 Length: 2 years
Apprenticeship Reference Number: ST0238
D Day release
Level 5 Operations/Departmental Management
Code: MP53 Length: 2 years
Apprenticeship Reference Number: ST0385
CONSTRUCTION
Level 2 Carpentry and Joinery
Code: AP22 Length: 2 years
Apprenticeship Reference Number: ST0264
D Day release
Level 3 Installation and Maintenance Electrician
Code: AP18 Length: 4 years
Apprenticeship Reference Number: ST0152
D Day release
Level 3 Gas Engineering Operative
Code: AP19 Length: 2 years
Apprenticeship Reference Number: ST0155
D Day release
EARLY YEARS, CHILDCARE AND EDUCATION
Level 2 Early Years Practitioner
Code: MP81 Length: 1 year
Apprenticeship Reference Number: ST0888
Level 3 Early Years Educator
Code: MP71 Length: 2 years
Apprenticeship Reference Number: ST0135
Level 3 Teaching Assistant
Code: MP65 Length: 2 years
Apprenticeship Reference Number: ST0454
Level 5 Special Teaching Assistant
Code: MP91 Length: 2 years
Apprenticeship Reference Number: ST1414
Level 5 Learning and Skills Teacher
Code: JP11 Length: 2 years
Apprenticeship Reference Number: ST0149
Level 5 Early Years Lead Practitioner
Code: MP85 Length: 2 years
Apprenticeship Reference Number: ST0551
Level 5 Children, Young People and Families
Manager
Code: MP70 Length: 2 years
Apprenticeship Reference Number: ST0088
ENGINEERING
Level 3 Engineering Fitter
Code: EP13 Length: 4 years
Apprenticeship Reference Number: ST0432
D Day release
Level 3 Maintenance and Operations
Engineering Technician
Code: EP09 Length: 3 years
Apprenticeship Reference Number: ST0154
D Day release
Level 3 Mechatronics Maintenance
Technician
Code: EP25 Length: 3 years
Apprenticeship Reference Number: ST1326
D Day release
Level 3 Engineering Design Technician
Code: EP11 Length: 3 years
Apprenticeship Reference Number: ST0164
D Day release
Level 4 Engineering Manufacturing
Technician
Code: EP15 Length: 4 years
Apprenticeship Reference Number: ST0841
D Day release
HAIRDRESSING
Level 2 Hairdressing Professional
Code: NP10 Length: 2 years
Apprenticeship Reference Number: ST0213
D Day release
HEALTH AND SOCIAL CARE
Level 2 Healthcare Support Worker
Code: MP49 Length: 1 year
Apprenticeship Reference Number: ST0216
Level 3 Lead Adult Care Worker
Code: MP52 Length: 2 years
Apprenticeship Reference Number: ST0006
Level 3 Senior Healthcare Support Worker
Code: MP50 Length: 2 years
Apprenticeship Reference Number: ST0217
Level 4 Lead Practitioner for Adult Care
Code: MP82 Length: 2 years
Apprenticeship Reference Number: ST0007
Level 5 Leader in Adult Care
Code: MP79 Length: 2.5 years
Apprenticeship Reference Number: ST0008
D DAY RELEASE: A day release apprenticeship is where an apprentice spends one day a week at college and the remaining days of the week at their workplace.
“The thing I enjoyed most about BCoT was the freedom. The teachers gave you a lot of responsibilities and they trusted you with your work.”
BRANDON MUNDAY
LEVEL 3 ENGINEERING APPRENTICESHIP
HOW TO APPLY FOR AN APPRENTICESHIP
If you have an employer in place to support your chosen apprenticeship, please tell us as much information about them as you can on your application. Once it’s submitted we’ll contact your employer to ensure the requirements of your apprenticeship programme can be met and visit them before you are due to start.
If you don’t have an employer in place to support your chosen apprenticeship, select a full-time course on your application then tick the relevant box to identify that you would like to be considered for an apprenticeship. Once you have found an employer we will update your application and transfer you across to an apprenticeship.
For full details of all the apprenticeships we offer, see our full-time and apprenticeships course guide.
Did you know?
Apprenticeships are not just for school and college leavers. Employed adults are also able to undertake an apprenticeship programme with the support of their employer.
FINDING AN EMPLOYER
You will need an employer with an apprenticeship position in your chosen industry to begin an apprenticeship. If you don’t have an employer, here are some useful tips to help you find the right job.
CHECK OUT THE LATEST APPRENTICESHIP VACANCIES
Visit bcot.ac.uk/apprenticeships or contact business@bcot.ac.uk or call 01256 306237 to speak to a member of our apprenticeship team within Aspiral Learning.
VISIT THE NATIONAL APPRENTICESHIP SERVICE WEBSITE
Create an account on this government portal to see apprenticeship vacancies across the UK. Set up alerts to notify you when opportunities that meet your search criteria become available.
GET IN TOUCH
01256 306237 I business@bcot.ac.uk
bcot.ac.uk/apprenticeships
@bcot
AspiralLearning
COME TO OUR APPRENTICESHIP EVENTS
BCoT welcomes a large variety of employers into the college who are all looking to recruit new apprentices.
Monday 16 June 2025
Monday 9 February 2026
Register to attend now at bcot.ac.uk/app-fair
CREATE A CV
A CV is a document that you give to an employer which provides an overview of your skills and qualifications. It can include predicted grades.
For advice on how to create a CV, visit the National Careers Service website.
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