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What Is an Apprenticeship?

Kickstart your career with practical experience, real pay, and recognised qualifications, all at the same time.

An apprenticeship is a job with training. It allows you to earn while you learn, gain hands-on experience, and achieve nationally recognised qualifications. As an apprentice, you’ll split your time between working for an employer and studying with us to gain valuable skills and knowledge for your chosen career.

Explore our FAQs below to help you start an apprenticeship. Learn entry requirements, two routes to apply, programme lengths, and the support from providers, mentors, and employers.

  • What are the requirements to be an apprentice?

    • You can apply to be an apprentice from 16 years old
    • You must have lived in the UK for the past 3 years
    • You must have the right to work in the UK
    • You will have to undertake an assessment/skills test to ascertain your suitability for the course
    • You must not be in full-time education

  • Two ways to gain an apprenticeship

    1. Apply for a role that we are advertising on this page. This works very similar to a normal job recruitment process. You will have a screening interview with us at the college, be asked to complete some online maths and English assessments and be put forward for an interview with the employer. The employer will then make a shortlist of candidates that they would like to interview. The next stage would be to then go for an interview with the employer. If/when you are successful, you will begin the sign-up process on to the apprenticeship and begin working with the employer.

    2. Source your own employer that is willing to take you on as an apprentice and then come to us. We will then contact the employer and go through all of the information with them to make sure they were suitable and go through similar information with you. You will still need to complete the screening interview and assessments but this will be so that we can collate your sign-up pack. If you have already found an employer, please reach out to our apprenticeship team on apprenticeships@ncclondon.ac.uk to support your with application. Please note, the employer you find will be your employer throughout the duration of your apprenticeship.

  • How long will an apprenticeship take?

    Apprenticeships typically take between one and four years to complete dependent on the qualification and level you are taking. Find out more about the different apprenticeship levels here.

  • What support will I receive during my apprenticeship?

    Your employer and training provider will make sure you receive sufficient support during your studies.

    Your employers job is to ensure that your training fits your personal requirements, offers the skills needed for the job and satisfies national standards. They will also be there to help and support you through any challenges or problems.

  • Do I have to pay anything to complete an apprenticeship?

    No. There are no tuition fees or costs attached to an apprenticeship. In fact, while you are an apprentice, your employer pays you a salary.

  • What's my next steps to becoming an apprentice?

    Contact our team now who will talk you through the two options and get you started on your journey to becoming an apprentice.

    If you currently work in any of the sectors mentioned on this page here please get in touch if you would like to discuss possible apprenticeship options with your employer.

    You can explore all current apprenticeship vacancies on this page here or on the government’s website here

  • Contact Information

    Contact our apprenticeship team by completing our simple online form.  Alternatively, you can meet our team at our next Open Event.

Why Choose an Apprenticeship?

1. Learn and earn: Get paid while gaining real-world experience and building skills that employers value.

2. Gain qualifications: Achieve qualifications from Level 2 (GCSE equivalent) to Level 7 (Master’s degree equivalent), depending on the apprenticeship you choose.

3. Build a career: Apprenticeships are available in a wide range of industries, from healthcare and technology to construction and creative sectors, helping you kickstart your dream career.

4. Avoid debt: Apprenticeship training is fully funded, meaning you won’t face the burden of student loans.

5. Real-world experience: Develop practical skills by working alongside experienced professionals in a supportive environment.

6. Excellent Employer Links: NCC works with both local and national employers to provide excellent apprenticeship opportunities across a vast range of industries.

7. Excellent support: Our apprenticeship team is dedicated to creating opportunities for young people by providing expert guidance, support, and training to help them build successful careers.

Apprenticeships We Offer

At New City College, we provide apprenticeships across a variety of sectors. Explore our full range of apprenticeships below.

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