Apprenticeships

Apprenticeship programmes are funded by the Welsh Government and give you the opportunity to gain experience and qualifications while you are working. They are available to anyone over the age of 16 and they won’t cost you a penny!

What programmes are available?

Foundation Apprenticeship (Level 2)
Apprenticeship (Level 3)
Higher Apprenticeships (Level 4)

What career routes are available?

Accountancy
Childcare
Customer Service
Digital Technology (Electronics)
Electrical Engineering
Electrical Installation
Hairdressing
Health and Social Care
Mechanical Engineering
Media and Design
Motor Vehicle
Performing Manufacturing Operations
Plumbing
Retail
Welding and Fabrication

Who can apply?

16+ and looking to gain qualifications and work experience;
leaving school and looking for training outside of the classroom;
returning to work after a period of unemployment;
looking for a career change;
facing redundancy;
looking to develop your own business; or
looking to gain qualifications in your current job.

What are the benefits?

earn a wage;
gain experience in the sector you want to work in;
gain qualifications (eg QCF, NVQ, BTEC and City & Guilds) to develop your career;
develop your essential skills (ICT, application of number,
working with others, improve own learning, problem solving and communication) for the real world; and
enhance your chance of employability.

For further information contact Tycoch (01792 284000) or Gorseinon (01792 893054)
Email: apprenticeships@gowercollegeswansea.ac.uk