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! Our Apprenticeships for adults range from trade apprenticeships, including plumbing and electrical installation, to hair & beauty, customer service, health & social care, or even HR apprenticeships. They range from level 2 to 5.
Join the hundreds of adult apprentices who choose to study with us each year.
- 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.
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 Coaching Professional Higher Apprenticeship
- Level 5 Human Resource Consultant/Partner Higher Apprenticeship (CIPD)
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.
Judge us by the companies we keep:
We work with lots of wonderful employers from many different sectors and receive positive feedback from many of them.
Not only do our employers have apprentices with us, they also support us in shaping our curriculum offer, attending Steering Groups, Find Your Match recruitment events, work placements, guest speakers and Employer Weeks.
Contact our Apprenticeships Team
If you are an adult looking to go down the apprenticeship pathway or you are an employer with an apprenticeship vacancy, we would love to hear from you!
If you would like to make an enquiry you can contact the team on 01925 494 271 or by emailing: apprenticeships@wvr.ac.uk.
