Apprentices

Get in and go far with an apprenticeship

An apprenticeship is a real job, with real training, meaning you can earn while you learn and gain a nationally recognised qualification.

As an apprentice you will work alongside experienced staff and gain job specific skills.

• What's in it for me?

  • You will earn a real wage
  • Be trained in the skills employers want
  • Learn at a pace that suits you and be supported by a Sparsholt College Apprenticeship Liaison Officer
  • Be entitled to employee benefits of your employee’s organisations e.g. Holiday leave.
  • You will set yourself up for the future!

• Benefits of an Apprenticeship

  After finishing, the majority of apprentices (90%) stay in employment (including 2% self-employed), with seven in ten (71%) staying with the same employer:

  • A quarter of former apprentices had been promoted (23%) within 12 months of finishing
  • 89% of apprentices are satisfied with their apprenticeship; 85% of apprentices said their ability to do the job had improved, and 83% of apprentices said their career prospects had improved
  • On average, individuals with an advanced apprenticeship earn between £77,000 and £117,000 more over their lifetime than similar individuals with Level 2 qualifications

  *Data taken from the DfE Apprenticeship Core Brief – November 2016

• Who is eligible for an Apprenticeship?

  Apprenticeships are available to anyone over the age of 16, living in England. There are different entry requirements depending on the sector and job.

• Are there any exams involved?

  All apprenticeships include elements of on the job and off the job training leading to industry recognised standards or qualifications. All apprenticeships also require an assessment at the end of the programme to assess your ability and competence in your job role.

• Hear from our apprentices

  View our Apprenticeship profiles here.

• How do I apply for an apprenticeship?

  There are a number of ways in which you can apply for an Apprenticeship.

  Sparsholt College advertise their vacancies on GOV.UK.  There are a variety of Apprenticeship vacancies available online in a variety of careers and industries.

  Visit GOV.UK and search ‘Apprenticeships’. You can search by keyword (job role, occupation type or Apprenticeship level) and by location. Once the right job comes up, you can simply register on the website and follow the step-by-step instructions to apply for the role.

  Apply now!

Looking for more information? Visit our Open Days or speak to our friendly team:

Call 0845 850 0916 or email apprenticeships@sparsholt.ac.uk

We also offer apprenticeships at our sister campus, Andover College.