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Apprenticeships

Earn while you learn.

Apprenticeships combine work and study, leading to nationally recognised qualifications, offering a great mix of hands-on learning in the workplace and theory learned with us at the Heart of Yorkshire Education Group. They will provide you with relevant skills, behaviours, and knowledge you’ll need to thrive in the working world!

Why choose an Apprenticeship?

Links with top employers

We work with a variety of different employers, ranging from small to large, who offer great opportunities to ‘earn while you learn’.

Earn while you learn

As an apprentice, you’ll work for an employer, and you will earn a wage. The minimum wage for an apprentice is £7.55 per hour.

Higher level progression

You can progress to a higher-level apprenticeship or to a university level course.

Safe & supported

There is wide-ranging support at College and in the workplace, with well-established safeguarding procedures.

The Heart of Yorkshire Education Group offers apprenticeships from Level 2 to Level 5, within a wide range of industry areas. Durations are determined by the level and industry area but range from 1 to 4 years. College attendance varies dependent on the industry area, with taught elements being delivered both face-to-face and remotely, on a day release or block release basis. Some programmes require no college attendance (other than for exams) and are delivered in the workplace by a designated assessor.

On the 1st August 2025, the new Foundation Apprenticeships will launch in England.

We will be offering Foundation Apprenticeships in:

  • Onsite Trades Foundation Apprenticeship (Construction)
  • Health & Social Care Foundation Apprenticeship (Health & Education)

To enquire, please contact our Apprenticeships Team on 01924 789489 or at apprenticeships@heartofyorkshire.ac.uk

To become an apprentice you need an employer. If you already have a prospective employer, please contact the Apprenticeship Recruitment Team to discuss further or find an employer who is recruiting apprentices.

Some employers do approach us regarding vacancies and those vacancies can be found here or submit a copy of your CV to apprenticeships@heartofyorkshire.ac.uk which we can share directly with employers who are looking to recruit an apprentice.

As an apprentice you will...

Learn in State-of-the-Art Facilities

You’ll benefit from the superbly-equipped workshops and specialist purpose built rooms within college.

As an apprentice you will...

Work and Learn Alongside Experienced Staff

Learn from highly qualified industry professionals.

As an apprentice you will...

Gain Job-Specific Skills

Industry-recognised courses providing you with relevant skills, behaviours, and knowledge you need.

As an apprentice you will...

Earn While You Learn

Be an employee earning a wage and receiving other benefits such as holiday pay.

Our Apprenticeships

  • Automotive
  • Business & Management
  • Childcare, Early Years & Childhood Studies
  • Construction
  • Digital Industries
  • Engineering
  • Health, Social Care & Wellbeing
  • Hospitality & Catering
  • Retail & Customer Service
  • Teacher Training

CMI Certificate in the Principles of First Line Management and Leadership

Start Date: Flexible start dates

Level 2 Accounts/Finance Assistant Apprenticeship

Start Date: September or November

Level 2 Supply Chain Warehouse Operative Apprenticeship

Start Date: Flexible start dates

Level 3 Assistant Accountant Apprenticeship

Start Date: Various

Level 3 Business Administrator Apprenticeship

Start Date: Flexible start dates

Level 3 Human Resource Support Apprenticeship

Start Date: Various dates

Level 3 Improvement Technician Apprenticeship

Start Date: Flexible

Level 3 Supply Chain Practitioner (FMCG) Apprenticeship

Start Date: Flexible start dates

Level 3 Team Leader (CMI) Apprenticeship

Start Date: Various dates

Level 5 Operations or Departmental Manager Apprenticeship

Start Date: Various entry points

Level 2 Bricklayer Apprenticeship

Start Date: Various

Level 2 Fitted Interiors Installation Apprenticeship

Start Date: September

Level 2 Property Maintenance Operative Apprenticeship

Start Date: Various

Level 2 Site Carpenter (Pathway 1) Apprenticeship

Start Date: Various

Level 3 Advanced Carpentry and Joinery Apprenticeship

Start Date: September

Level 3 Construction Support Technician Apprenticeship

Start Date: September

Level 3 Craft Bricklayer Apprenticeship

Start Date: Various

Level 3 Domestic Electrician Apprenticeship

Start Date: September

Level 3 Gas Operative Apprenticeship

Start Date: January

Level 3 Installation Electrician/Maintenance Electrician Apprenticeship

Start Date: September

Level 3 Plumbing and Domestic Heating Technician Apprenticeship

Start Date: Date to be confirmed.

Level 3 Power Industry Overhead Linesperson Apprenticeship

Start Date: September

Level 4 Construction Design & Build Technician Apprenticeship

Start Date: September & January

Level 4 Construction Quantity Surveying Technician Apprenticeship

Start Date: September & January

Level 4 Construction Site Supervisor Apprenticeship

Start Date: September & January

Plaster Apprenticeship – ST0096

Start Date: Various start dates

Level 3 Digital Support Technician Apprenticeship

Start Date: Flexible start dates

Level 2 Engineering Operative (Mechanical/Fabrication and Welding/Electrical) Apprenticeship

Start Date: September

Level 2 Lean Manufacturing Operative Apprenticeship

Start Date: September

Level 3 Engineering Design Technician

Start Date: September

Level 3 Engineering Fitter Apprenticeship

Start Date: September

Level 3 Engineering Technician - Mechatronics Apprenticeship

Start Date: September

Level 3 Engineering Technician – Toolmaker and Tool and Die Maintenance Technician Apprenticeship

Start Date: September

Level 3 Engineering Technician Apprenticeship

Start Date: September

Level 3 Food & Drink Maintenance Engineer Apprenticeship

Start Date: September

Level 3 Maintenance and Operations Engineering Technician MOET (Electrical Maintenance Pathway) Apprenticeship

Start Date: September

Level 3 Maintenance and Operations Engineering Technician MOET (Electromechanical Pathway) Apprenticeship

Start Date: September

Level 3 Maintenance and Operations Engineering Technician MOET (Mechanical Pathway) Apprenticeship

Start Date: September

Level 3 Metal Fabricator Apprenticeship

Start Date: September

Level 3 Plate Welder Apprenticeship

Start Date: September

Level 4 Engineering Manufacturing Technician Apprenticeship

Start Date: September

Level 4 Engineering Manufacturing Technician Apprenticeship

Start Date: September

Food and Drink Process Operator Apprenticeship Standard 130

Start Date: Flexible start dates

Food and Drink Technical Operator Apprenticeship

Start Date: Flexible start dates

Level 2 Commis Chef Apprenticeship

Start Date: Flexible start dates

Level 2 Hospitality Food and Beverage Team Member Apprenticeship

Start Date: Flexible start dates

Level 2 Production Chef Apprenticeship

Start Date: Flexible start dates

Level 3 Hospitality Supervisor Apprenticeship

Start Date: Flexible start dates

Level 4 Hospitality Manager Apprenticeship

Start Date: Flexible start dates

Level 2 Customer Service Practitioner Apprenticeship

Start Date: Flexible start dates

Level 3 Customer Service Specialist Apprenticeship

Start Date: Flexible start dates

Level 3 Emergency Contact Handler Apprenticeship

Start Date: Flexible start dates

Apprenticeship Mini Guide

Meet Our Students

Photo of Jessica

My dream job is to do oil rig welding abroad so I’m going to gain as much experience as I can in my current apprenticeship job.

Jessica

Engineering

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I chose to do a Bricklaying apprenticeship because I like to be outdoors and working alongside college suits me.

Harry

Construction

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I chose an apprenticeship because I know I learn best when I’m developing skills on the job.

Leon

Engineering

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My apprenticeship is the best step forward for me in my career.

Ryley

Engineering

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I jumped on the chance to do it to learn new things and extend my engineering knowledge further.

Kurt

Construction

Photo of Bradley

I’m proud to represent my company and I’m proud of myself with how far I have come with bricklaying.

Bradley

Construction

Photo of Callum

I started at Castleford College last year on the Level 1 Bricklaying course and this year I’ve progressed on to a Level 2 Bricklayer apprenticeship with Gleeson Homes.

Callum

Construction

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This year I was lucky enough to receive the Level 3 Apprentice of the year, at the Wakefield College Apprenticeship Awards.

Kodi

Engineering

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Apprentice Vacancies

If you are ready to apply for an apprenticeship, then take a look at the vacancies currently available.

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