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Empower your Business with Apprenticeships

At City College Plymouth, we understand that nurturing talent is key to business success. Our Apprenticeship programmes are designed to help you build a skilled and motivated workforce, tailored to your specific needs.

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Why Choose Apprenticeships?

Discover how apprenticeships can benefit your business.

Apprenticeship Standards

More than 50 Apprenticeships standards to support your business needs.

Get in Touch

Ready to take the next step? Contact our Apprenticeship Team to discuss how we can support your business.

Why choose Apprenticeships?

Apprenticeships offer a practical solution to:

  • Recruit New Talent: Bring fresh perspectives and enthusiasm into your team.
  • Upskill Existing Staff: Enhance the capabilities of your current employees.
  • Address Skills Gaps: Develop the specific skills your business requires.
  • Boost Retention: Investing in employee development fosters loyalty and reduces turnover.

We offer a free recruitment service, simplifying the process of finding the right apprentice for your business. Our dedicated team will support you every step of the way, from identifying your training needs to selecting suitable candidates.

City College Plymouth has a strong track record in delivering high-quality Apprenticeship training:

  • High Employer Satisfaction: Our partners consistently praise our responsive and tailored approach.
  • Strong Completion Rates: Our apprentices achieve qualifications that make a real difference.

Career Progression: Many apprentices continue to advanced roles within their organisations.

Apprenticeships are a cost-effective way to develop your workforce:

  • Government Funding: Depending on your business size, you could receive up to 100% funding for apprenticeship training.
  • Incentive Payments: Additional financial incentives may be available for hiring apprentices aged 16-18 or those with specific needs.

Our team will guide you through the funding landscape to maximise your investment.

Join the many employers who have benefited from our Apprenticeship programmes. Together, we can develop the talent your business needs to thrive.

Apprenticeship Standards

Through Apprenticeships, you get the chance to train new and existing staff members.

An apprentice costs less than you might think, and funding is available. Whether your  sector is construction or catering, business services or hair and beauty, an Apprenticeship could help take your organisation to the next level. And we’ll be here to support you every step of the way.

Use the menus below to see the Apprenticeship Standards we are currently delivering.

Standard Level Duration
Motor Vehicle Service & Maintenance Technician 3 36 months
Standard Level Duration
Accounts/Finance Assistant 2 12 months
Business Administrator 3 18 months
Customer Service Practitioner 2 12 months
Operations/Departmental Manager 5 30 months
Supply Chain Warehouse Operative 2 12 months
Team Leader/Supervisor 3 12 months
Standard Level Duration
IT Solutions Technician 3 18 months
Standard Level Duration
Boatbuilder 3 42 months
Bricklayer 2 24 months
Carpenter 2 24 months
Construction Quantity Surveyor 4 36 months
Construction Site Supervisor 4  36 months
Craft Carpenter 3 15 months
Electrician 3 36 months
Heating & Ventilation Engineer 2 24 months
Horticulture/Landscape Construction Operative 2 24 months
Painter & Decorator 2 24 months
Plasterer 2 24 months
Plumbing & Domestic Heating Technician 3 48 months
Property Maintenance Operative 3 24 months
Standard Level Duration
Content Creator 3 15  months
Event Assistant 3 18 months
Digital Support Technician 3 15 months
Marketing Executive 4 15 months
Media Production Co-ordinator 4 18 months
Multi-channel Marketer 3 18 months
Production Technician 3 24 months
Standard Level Duration
Composites Technician 3 36 months
Engineering Design & Draughtsperson 3 42 months
Engineering Fitter 3 42 months
Engineering Operative 2 12  months
Engineering Manufacturing Technician 4 42 months
Engineering Technician 3 42 months
Maintenance & Operations Engineering Technician 3 36 months
Metal Fabricator 3 42 months
Plate Welder 3 36 months
General Welder 2 18 months
Standard Level Duration
Beauty Therapist 2 15 months
Creative Hair Professional 3 12 months
Hairdressing Professional 2 24 months
Standard Level Duration
Adult Care Worker 2 12 months
Early Years Educator 3 18 months
Early Years Practitioner 2 12 months
Healthcare Science Assistant 2 14 months
Healthcare Support Worker 2 12 months
Senior Healthcare Support Worker 3 24 months
Lead Adult Care Worker 3 18 months
Teaching Assistant 3 18 months
Standard Level Duration
Chef de Partie 3 18 months
Commis Chef 2 12 months
Hospitality Manager 4 18 months
Hospitality Supervisor 3 12 months
Hospitality Team Member 2 12 months
Production Chef 2 12 months
Standard Level Duration
Laboratory Technician 3 24 months
Nuclear Health Physics Monitor 2 24 months
Technician Scientist 5 36 months
Standard Level Duration
Leisure Team Member 2 18 months
Standard Level Duration
Learning & Skills Teacher 5 18 months

Get in Touch

Ready to take the next step? Contact our Apprenticeship Team to discuss how we can support your business:

  • Phone: 01752 305026
  • Email: apprenticeships@cityplym.ac.uk
  • Online Form: Contact Us

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If you’re thinking about hiring an apprentice, absolutely do it. It’s more than paid off for us at Burts.

Sas

I’m really enjoying the Apprenticeship – I’ve loved the workshop, because personally I’m a lot more practical.

Aiden

Go for it – as much as it can seem daunting, it’s so much fun and you’re getting so much more out of it and you’re learning a lot, too.

Scott

I feel a lot more comfortable talking to my clients now. I couldn’t have gotten to that point without doing my Apprenticeship.

Jasmine

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