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Become an Apprentice

Gain a qualification and earn while you learn.
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Get paid to learn

An apprenticeship is a real job, with a contract and holiday leave, where you learn, gain experience, and get paid.

Available in a wide range of industries, an apprenticeship will help you gain the right skills, knowledge and experience needed to work in your chosen industry.

You can become an apprentice if you are aged 16 and over and not already in full-time education – there’s no upper age limit.

Employers all over the UK recognise and value apprenticeships as qualifications that show you’ve been trained in the necessary skills they need. Employers get to see a fresh injection of talent. Keen, inquisitive and bursting with new ideas.

Apprentices get a win-win – real work, in a real company, training to get the skills companies really want, with a guaranteed salary.

Engineering, agriculture, fashion, food, armed forces – if you can think of it, there’s probably an apprenticeship available. From large corporations to agile start-ups, everyone’s getting involved.

Did you know?

You can study up to a degree level with an apprenticeship, earning all the while and without any university debts! We deliver apprenticeship training at both employers’ premises, or at one of our college campuses in Epping, Hackney, Havering, Redbridge and Tower Hamlets.

Need help applying? Read the official parent guide here.

Why study an apprenticeship with NCC?

Dedicated Support Teams
We have a friendly team who ensure your training fits your personal requirements, that it offers the skills needed for the job and satisfies national standards. The team will be there to help and support you through any challenges or problems. You can meet our team of experts at one of our Open Events throughout the year.

Award-Winning Apprentices
Two New City College apprentices have won through to the final four of the ABC Brickwork Outstanding Apprentice of the Year competition – beating hundreds of contestants across the UK. Read the full story here.

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

Wide Range of Standards
NCC offers a wide range of apprenticeship standards with employers across London and Essex. Browse the range of standards that we deliver below.

Hear from the apprentices of NCC

Frequently Asked Questions

  • 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

  • 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.

    Their 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 all your options and get you started on your journey to becoming an apprentice.

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

    You can explore all current apprenticeship vacancies across London and beyond by clicking here

    Read the official guide of ‘Helping your child to search and apply for apprenticeships’

  • Contact Information

    Contact our specialist apprenticeship team by completing our simple online form.  Alternatively, why not come along and meet our team at our next Open Event?