APPRENTICES

JAMIE

Apprentice Tree Surgeon at Chaffin Works

“I’d highly recommend doing an apprenticeship at Sparsholt college for arboriculture. It’s brilliant because you’re learning the theory side at college, from tree identification to legislation but also earning money and learning practical skills.”

Find out more about Arboriculture Apprenticeships at Sparsholt College.

BETH

Stockperson Apprentice at Nunton Dairy, Salisbury

“Apprenticeships are definitely good because you then have secured work. You’ve then got the qualification and loads of experience you can take with you.”

Find out more about Stockperson Apprenticeships at Sparsholt College.

THOMAS

Butchery Apprentice at Chambers of Hamble

“So far the apprenticeship has done wonders for me. I think I’ve definitely grown as a person by doing it, and I’m very happy with where I am so far. I think other people should be able to experience that.”

Find out more about Butchery Apprenticeships at Sparsholt College.

JAMIE

Arborist Apprentice at Christopher Hoare Tree Services

“My apprenticeship has given me lots of chances to gain qualifications, experience, and knowledge for all sorts of areas so when I decide what I would like to do I’ve got lots of knowledge across the board to help section across the different areas of the industry”

Find out more about Arborist Apprenticeships at Sparsholt College.

KARL

Motor Vehicle Apprentice at Andover Tyres & Auto Services

“Apprenticeships helped me get to where I am now. I started off as a Level two and three technician, and now I’ve made it all the way up to Workshop Manager, all in the same place.”

Find out more about Motor Vehicle Apprenticeships at Andover College here.

SIAN

Veterinary Nursing Apprentice at Companion Care Vets

“For me personally, earning and learning at the same time and also being able to go into College is just fantastic. I think you’re really getting the most out of your experience.”

Find out more about Veterinary Nursing Apprenticeships at Sparsholt College.

 

WALLACE

Veterinary Nurse Apprentice at Medina Vets

“I feel incredibly lucky to have such an amazing place of education, as balancing long hours of work and study is the hardest challenge I have ever undertaken, yet it has been made easy by Sparsholt.”

Read more about Wallace’s Story here.

Find out more about Veterinary Nursing Apprenticeships at Sparsholt College here.

ELEANOR

Animal Care & Welfare Assistant Apprentice

“I would recommend anyone wishing to learn some new skills who maybe like me isn’t looking to, or maybe isn’t able to, return to full time education to seek a role as an Apprentice. There are so many different apprenticeship roles in a huge variety of companies, not just in the animal sector.”

Read more about Eleanor’s story here.

Find out more about Animal Care & Welfare Assistant Apprenticeships at Sparsholt College here.

 

SAM

Veterinary Nurse Apprentice

“The structure of the course also allowed me to work in the industry I was getting an education for, so by the time I completed the course, I already had 3 years of hands on experience, and was able to progress in my career very quickly.”

Read more about Sam’s Story here.

Find out more about Veterinary Nursing Apprenticeships at Sparsholt College here.

EMPLOYERS

CHAFFIN WORKS

“I think taking on apprentices is absolutely fantastic. We have a few apprentices across our other depots in the south, and their bringing their knowledge back into the workplace, the things that your older generation tree cutters may not know.”

Find out more about Arboriculture Apprenticeships at Sparsholt College.

NUNTON DAIRY

“Sparsholt have worked with us on a regular basis assessing how the Apprentice is getting on and training them as well. It’s been a good relationship and one we hope to carry on in the future.”

Find out more about Stockperson Apprenticeships at Sparsholt College.

CHAMBERS OF HAMBLE

“With an apprentice you can start from square one, and get them in the right way early for your business – that’s why apprenticeships are so good.”

Find out more about Butchery Apprenticeships at Sparsholt College.