Apprenticeships
If you like the idea of earning money whilst gaining a qualification and valuable experience, an apprenticeship could be for you. The good news is they are not just for 16-18 year olds! Interested? Contact our apprenticeships team today by emailing: apprenticeships@wvr.ac.uk.
Did you know Warrington & Vale Royal College is a top 10 Further Education College nationally for Apprenticeships?
Recent national data has revealed the college's exceptional performance, affirming its commitment to delivering high-quality technical education and training by surpassing the national average by an outstanding 13.7%. Warrington & Vale Royal College now has the highest QAR rating for FE colleges in the Cheshire region and has surpassed the Government Skills Minister’s ambitious achievement rate target for 2025, demonstrating a significant upward trend for the success of its apprentices.
Join the hundreds of adult apprentices who choose to study with us each year.
- We are Top 10 College for Apprenticeship Training in the UK! Qualification Achievement Rates (QAR) General Further Education Providers
- We work closely with industry-accredited institutions to offer AAT, CIPD and ILM qualifications as part of the apprenticeships programme - which makes you very attractive to future employers
- Over 90% of our apprenticeships for adults lead to full-time employment
- Our apprentices receive expert support from our apprenticeship coaches throughout their studies.
What do Ofsted say about our apprenticeships?
- We are an Ofsted-rated GOOD provider for apprenticeships.
- "Apprentices feel welcomed, well supported and cared for."
- "Apprentices receive a challenging and demanding apprenticeship that enables them to acquire significant new knowledge and skills for work. In addition to learning about their specific trades and industries, they benefit from workshops on how to set up their own business."
- "Apprentices are well prepared for their next steps and their future destinations."
Higher Apprenticeships
We offer a range of higher apprenticeships which, starting at Level 4, are a great alternative to achieving a higher level qualification by combining practical training with study. We currently offer the following higher apprenticeships:
- Level 4 Construction Quantity Surveying Technician Higher Apprenticeship
- Level 4 Professional Accounting Technician Higher Apprenticeship
- Level 4 Engineering Manufacturing Technician Apprenticeship
- Level 5 Departmental Manager Higher Apprenticeship
- Level 5 Human Resource Consultant/Partner Higher Apprenticeship (CIPD)
- Level 5 Learning and Skills Teacher Apprenticeship
Are you already in employment?
Alternatively you may be looking for a higher apprenticeship opportunity through your existing employer. Depending on your role within the organisation, you could apply to study on one of our higher apprenticeships in the following areas:
- ILM (Leadership & Management)
- CIPD (Human Resources)
- AAT (Accountancy)
- Construction
- Engineering
See our full list of current apprenticeship vacancies.
What can I expect from a higher apprenticeship?
As a higher apprentice, you will spend the majority of the week in the workplace, but you will regularly attend classes at college and have assessments and assignments to complete which count towards your qualification. Each qualification works slightly differently, so we will advise you on the times and days you will be expected to attend college when you apply to study for your qualification with us.
If you are looking for a new job role, you could consider applying for a higher apprenticeship through our dedicated apprenticeship matching service. This service, run by our expert Apprenticeship Team, aims to connect candidates to the most suitable employer vacancy.
