At Bodmin College, we consistently highlight apprenticeships as an excellent pathway into future careers. Each February, during National Apprenticeship Week, we place a particular focus on these opportunities through assemblies, tutor sessions, and careers events.

What is an Apprenticeship?

An apprenticeship is a real job combined with structured training, allowing you to earn while you learn and work towards a nationally recognised qualification. Depending on the level, apprenticeships can take anywhere from one to four years to complete. They are available across a wide variety of industries, with many leading companies and respected organisations offering high-quality opportunities.

Types of Apprenticeship

• Traineeships: a programme for those not quite ready to go into a full apprenticeship.
• Intermediate Apprenticeships: Level 2/3 for beginning the apprenticeship journey, starting age from 16, no upper age limit.
• Advanced Apprenticeships: Level 3/4 apprenticeships equivalent to two A level passes with valuable work experience.
• Higher Apprenticeships: Levels 4-5. Suitable for those looking to build on their knowledge and progress from their Advanced-level qualification.
• Degree Apprenticeships: Levels 6-7. Degree apprenticeships are offered by universities and other higher education providers in partnership with employers. They contain either a full degree or degree-level qualification and go up to master’s level (which is postgraduate).