Why Choose a Burnley College Apprenticeship?

We offer Apprenticeships in a variety of areas:

• Brickwork
• Business and Administration
• Carpentry, Joinery, Wood Occupations and Fitted Interiors (Kitchen Fitting)
• Children and Young People’s Workforce
• Countryside and Environmental Studies
• Customer Service
• Electrical Installation
• Engineering
• Furniture Making (Assembled) and Upholstery
• Health and Social Care
• Information Technology
• Painting and Decorating
• Plastering
• Plumbing
• Sport and Leisure
• Supporting Teaching and Learning
• Warehousing and Distribution.

Support the local economy
Our strong relationships with employers help us keep up with changing needs of different industries and tailor Apprenticeships to give you the vital skills to contribute to the local and national workforce.

Individual support
You will be assigned a dedicated Training Development Officer (TDO) who will support you throughout your Apprenticeship, making sure you exceed your potential. You and your parents or guardians can contact your TDO at any time to discuss your progress.

Matching you with an employer
We will work alongside you to help find the most suitable employer for you. We work closely with a wide number of well respected local companie who offer Apprenticeship opportunities, including:

• Aircelle
• A Padgett Plumbers Ltd
• Brookhouse Composites Ltd
• Burnley Borough Council
• Burnley Police Station
• Calico Housing
• East Lancashire Hospitals NHS Trust
• Forbes Solicitors
• MB Aerospace Ltd
• Protec Fire Detection plc
• VEKA plc.

Outstanding facilities
You will attend College one day each week to gain the knowledge and qualifications to support your workplace experience. You will have access to excellently equipped learning spaces, which are specifically tailored to help you get the most from your course. You can also access our Active Learning Zones, dedicated learning areas which combine traditional learning resources such as books and journals with online learning resources and laptop access to promote independent study.

Competition success
Our apprentices have a history of success winning national awards in recognition of their achievements.

Top quality teaching
You will receive excellent teaching from our highly qualified lecturers who have extensive industry experience of your chosen sector. Our staff undergo regular training and industry updates to ensure you receive the best standard of teaching.

Progression to university
Our Advanced apprentices have a history of progressing to university level courses in a wide range of subject areas including Administration Management, Business, Building Services and Sustainable Engineering, Children’s Care, Learning and Development, Computing and IT, Construction, Engineering, Furniture Design and Make, Health and Social Care, Personal Training and Sport Coaching.