Apprenticeships are an excellent way to gain a nationally recognised industry qualification and valuable workplace skills, all whilst earning a wage!
Training you in the skills employers want, apprenticeships give you choices in your career. Following your apprenticeship, you could continue working for your employer or go on to higher education in a college or university.
To be eligible for an Apprenticeship you must be over the age of 16, not in full-time education, working in England to find an employer who will employ you for a minimum of 30 hours per week.
If you have got an employer, please click apply now, if you are still searching for an employer to do your apprenticeship, please see our live vacancies.
APPRENTICESHIPS WE OFFER
Agriculture
Animal Care and Welfare
Bus and Coach Engineering
Construction
Construction Plant
Craft Butchery Retail and Production
FdSc in Dairy Technology
Food and Drink Process Operator
Food Technologist
Equine
Horticulture
Land-Based Service Engineering Technician
Veterinary Nursing
Rail Engineering
Team Leader/ Supervisor
Crop Technician
Trade Supplier
Teacher Training
ABOUT APPRENTICESHIPS
Why choose an apprenticeship?
- Earn a wage with paid holidays
- Gain a recognised industry qualification or a degree without incurring any fees
- Receive on-the-job training working alongside experienced staff
- Learn job specific skills
- Enhance career progression within your industry
Apprenticeships are designed to allow you to earn while you learn with most of your time spent at your workplace and usually one day per week at Reaseheath or, if you’re on a national programme, you will attend college on block release. You will be paid for attending college by your employer.
There are various types and levels of apprenticeships from Level 2 (intermediate) through to Level 5 (degree). Before your apprenticeship starts we will invite you for an interview and initial assessment here at the college to confirm eligibility and suitability.
The college has a dedicated team who are on-hand to support you with finding suitable employment.
There are a number of new apprenticeship standards designed by employers which are delivered by the college.
If you are aged 16 and over and working 30 hours or more a week you can begin an apprenticeship at Reaseheath.
On starting your apprenticeship you will be invited to Reaseheath for an induction and allocated a Skills Coach who will support and guide you throughout.
Reaseheath apprentices may also access college transport or accommodation, depending on whether you will be attending college on day or block release.
If you are aged over 19 at the start of your apprenticeship your employer may be expected to make a contribution towards the cost of training.
How long do they last?
Apprenticeships can take between one and four years to complete depending on the level of Apprenticeship, and the industry that you are working within.
The Level 2 Apprenticeship (Intermediate) usually takes 18 months and the Level 3 Apprenticeship (Advanced) usually takes 24 months. Before your apprenticeship starts we will invite you for an interview and initial assessment.
How am I assessed?
Apprenticeships are designed to allow you to ‘earn while you learn’ with most of your time spent at your workplace and usually one day per week at Reaseheath or on a block release program.
On starting your apprenticeship you will be invited to Reaseheath for an induction and allocated a Skills Coach who will help and assess you throughout your apprenticeship.
How much does an apprenticeship cost?
Apprenticeships are funded through government and employer contributions. If you are:
- 16-21 your training will be fully funded*
- 21+ an employer contribution may be required
- Working for a large business or organisation (Payroll of £3m+) your training may be funded from your employers Digital Apprenticeship Service Account
*small to medium businesses who employ an apprentice between 16-18 may be eligible to receive a financial government incentive
Is transport or accommodation available to me?
Our college bus service transports over 1,400 students every day from far and wide. To view prices and find a bus route near you visit the transport pages on our website.
If you are attending college on block release and live further afield you may be eligible to stay in Reaseheath accommodation for the duration of your block. This is arranged through your employer. For more information on our accommodation and to view the facilities visit the accommodation pages on our website.
How do I find an apprenticeship?
If you don’t already have an employer keep checking our apprenticeship vacancies page for the latest opportunities. You may wish to contact local employers within your chosen industry, to enquire whether they would consider an apprentice. If you then gained an employer who wished to know further detail they can contact the Apprenticeship department on 01270 613221 to find out more. If you know of local employers you feel you could contact please do contact Reaseheath Training using the online enquiry form and we can contact them on your behalf.
How do I apply?
To be eligible for an Apprenticeship you must be over the age of 16, not in full-time education, working in England to find an employer who will employ you for a minimum of 30 hours per week.
Already employed?
If you know which apprenticeship you’d like to apply, you have found an employer and they have agreed to your enrolment, you can apply online here.
Once, we have received your application, we will contact you to arrange the next stage of the process, which will be your on-boarding process. This will include filling out our application form and attending an assessment centre to complete Maths and English initial assessments.
Ready and looking for work, no employer?
Truth is – it can sometimes be difficult to find an apprenticeship and you must keep looking and applying. Unfortunately, we can’t do this for you as it is going to be your real job/career. However, we can show you how to access the Find an apprenticeship (findapprenticeship.service.gov.uk) so that you can apply for jobs that suit you.
We also advise that you search for companies in your area and send out your CV, follow this up with a phone call and even gain work experience through volunteering.
Remember, with apprenticeships it’s a good idea to apply for more than one apprenticeship vacancy at one time. Try and get several applications to potential employers: that way you’re increasing your options and not waiting for a response from just one employer.
Additional Information and Guidance
To help you understand more about Apprenticeships check out the Amazing Apprenticeships, Apprenticeship Benefits and Help for Parents, Guardians, Carers or Teachers websites which are full of useful information for you.
If you are unsure about anything you can come and have a chat to us at one of our Further Education Course Open Days.
If you are unable to find employment a full-time course is a good alternative, but do keep looking for an apprenticeship work placement.
LIVE Vacancies
View our live apprenticeship vacancies here. For any enquiries contact the Apprenticeship Team on 01270 613221 (option 1) or email apprenticeships@reaseheath.ac.uk.
Employers
If you are an employer, you can find out more information here Apprenticeships | Reaseheath Business Hub