Apprenticeships are an excellent way of gaining internationally recognised qualifications, workplace experience and skills whilst earning a salary. They can take between one and four years depending on the level of apprenticeship, the apprentice's ability, and the industry sector.

The Government's Guide to Apprenticeships includes an introduction on how apprenticeships work, what they are, the benefits to you, how to find the right opportunity and more. 

Aspiral Learning works closely with employers to help them fill apprenticeship vacancies. We recommend that you actively seek employment yourself by contacting local employers directly, researching job vacancy sites, and creating yourself an account on the National Apprenticeship Service website. 

Aspiral Learning make extensive use of Indeed, with all vacancies advertised on the NAS as well as Indeed to ensure opportunities are open to all.

We have created a helpful guide with information and advice on how to search and apply for apprenticeship opportunities.

Our BCoT Recruits service can help you find a relevant employer, for more details please contact us on business@bcot.ac.uk or 01256 306237. 

Anyone living in England, over the age of 16 and not in full time education. 

Apprenticeships are not just for school and college leavers. Employed adults are also able to undertake an apprenticeship programme with the support of their employer to upskill or broaden their competence.

If you would like to study an apprenticeship with us, please click the apply now button for full time or apprenticeships to complete your application with BCoT. 

The Government's Guide to Apprenticeship Applications provides hints and tips to help you succeed when you start to apply for apprenticeship job opportunities, to secure employment for your apprenticeship course with BCoT. 

For details of all our current apprenticeship programmes please see our most up-to-date course list.

You can explore all of our current apprenticeship job advertisements from local and national employers on our vacancies page.

You may wish to progress onto the next level of apprenticeship which would have to be in agreement with your employer as they will need to provide continued support. BCoT also offer a variety of part time evening courses which may benefit you in your job role and career progression.

As you would expect, your earning potential as an apprentice will be in line with the industry that you are choosing to enter. Initially you may find that you’re being paid a minimum wage, however, as your skills and knowledge grow and you become more valuable to your employer, you will almost certainly find that this is reflected in your wage packet.

All apprentices must receive a minimum hourly rate of £5.28 (as of 1st April 2023) in the first year of their apprenticeship, based on the National Apprenticeship Minimum Wage within the current financial year. This minimum usually rises from 1st April OR 1st October each year.