Apprenticeships
Earn while you learn with an apprenticeship at Warrington & Vale Royal College!
The college offers a range of apprenticeships starting from level 2, level 3, up to level 5. As an apprentice at the college, you will combine practical training in your workplace with studying at college so you can hone your craft and gain experience in a real working environment!
With strong links to a wide network of employers and one of the broadest apprenticeship offerings in Warrington, we can provide you with everything you need to kickstart a future in your chosen field. Our range of apprenticeships spans a variety of sectors, from construction trades to customer service, giving you the flexibility to pursue the pathway that suits you best.
Why study an apprenticeship with us?
- Receive guidance from true experts - With over 40 years of experience, our dedicated Apprenticeship Team will support and guide you every step of the way.
- Train in cutting-edge facilities - Benefit from a £13 million investment in state-of-the-art technology, equipment, and learning environments.
- Boost your career prospects - Over 90% of our apprentices go on to secure employment or achieve a promotion after completing their apprenticeship.
- Personalised support throughout - Your Apprentice Coach will regularly track your progress and provide ongoing support to both you and your employer.
- Strong employer connections - We work with over 800 organisations, giving you direct access to industry opportunities and helping many of our students secure their apprenticeships.
- A pathway to real opportunities - Our strong industry links and hands-on approach to learning ensure you gain valuable experience that employers are looking for.
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."
How do I apply for an apprenticeship?
If you have secured an employer, head to the apprenticeship course that you want to study below and complete the application online.
If you haven’t secured an apprenticeship with an employer yet, you can still submit an application. However, we strongly recommend also applying for a related full-time course as a backup. This ensures that you have a place confirmed at enrolment and allows you to start developing your skills while you continue searching for an employer.
Where can apprenticeships take place?
Our range of apprenticeships cover the Warrington, Winsford, Northwich and surrounding areas. While studying an apprenticeship, you will spend the majority of your time with your employer at their site or facilities, and then a smaller proportion of time is spent on campus.
What apprenticeship options are there at Warrington & Vale Royal College?
We have a range of apprenticeship courses available at different levels across different industries. As a school leaver, you may start an apprenticeship at level 2 or 3, with the opportunity to progress to a higher-level apprenticeship upon completion.
Billy Hughs
College course: Level 2 Carpentry & Joinery
Employer: Cube Building & Joinery
Billy is a former Great Sankey High School student who is now completing his apprenticeship with Cube Building & Joinery in Warrington!
Billy spends 4 days a week with his employer, completing the first and second fix carpentry on houses. When he is not working, Billy spends his time studying towards his nationally recognised qualification with the college. Billy describes the college as having “a fun and enjoyable atmosphere,” where his tutor, Jay, has been helping him to hone his techniques. However, Billy has gained much more than just woodworking skills during his apprenticeship - he’s also developed professionalism and customer service abilities that will serve him well in his future career.
His advice to those thinking about doing an apprenticeship with Warrington & Vale Royal College? “Definitely take the opportunity!”
Daisy Rose
College course: Level 3 Motor Vehicle & Maintenance Technician
Employer: Ashcroft Auto Centre
Daisy started off as a Level 2 Motor Vehicle student, before progressing on to her current apprenticeship with Ashcroft Auto Centre in Penketh.
Daisy would like to be a fully qualified mechanic and get her MOT licenses. She believes her apprenticeship is setting her up perfectly to achieve this!
“I'm incredibly proud to be an Apprentice, studying at Warrington & Vale Royal College. The support that I have received from my tutors and my employer is outstanding, and I feel like I am encouraged to push myself and achieve my goals.”
