Apprenticeships for employers
Whether you are a small or medium-sized independent business or a large corporation, public or private sector, we have apprenticeships to benefit you.
Apprenticeships provide businesses with skilled workers for the future, ensuring employees are equipped with the skills they need to thrive in the company long term. Discover the ways in which you can partner with University College Birmingham to offer apprenticeships, including degree apprenticeships. This partnership can open avenues to tap into new talent and enhance the skills of your current workforce.
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Contact us at and our dedicated apprenticeship team will be will be happy to talk you through all the options available, give you meaningful advice and explain the benefits to your organisation.
Our Apprenticeships
We offer the following apprenticeships:
- Level 2 Commis Chef
- Level 3 Chef De Partie
- Level 3 Team Leader
- Level 4 Building Services Engineering Technician
- Level 5 Coaching Professional
- Level 5 Operations Manager
- Level 5 Assistant Practitioner
- Level 5 Nursing Associate Integrated Degree Apprenticeship
- Level 6 Adult Nursing Integrated Degree Apprenticeship
- Level 6 Mental Health Nursing Integrated Degree Apprenticeship
Why work with University College Birmingham?
- Wide range of apprenticeships from Level 2 entry to Level 6 degree level
- Apprenticeships in leadership, supervisory skills, business administration and hands-on trades such as cookery, engineering, construction and health.
- £160 million investment in cutting-edge facilities for off-the-job training
- Over 100 employers from across a spectrum of sectors work with us
- We are passionate about learning and skills development with a purpose
- Comprehensive support throughout the journey, from recruitment and onboarding to developing bespoke solutions and celebrating success
"By fostering a collaborative relationship between the employer, employee, and our Centre for Apprenticeships, we create meaningful learning experiences that directly benefit both apprentices and organisations. Each program is designed to nurture both personal and professional growth, helping participants become confident leaders and progress in their careers. "
Get government funding for new apprentices
Apprenticeship training is usually funded through the apprenticeship levy. For employers who don’t pay the levy, they can still access government funding through the apprenticeship service to cover 95% of the training costs. In these cases, the employer is required to contribute the remaining 5% directly to the training provider - this is known as co-investment.
However, there are some exceptions where non-levy-paying employers can get 100% of the training costs covered (up to the funding band limit), without needing to contribute the 5%. These exceptions apply if:
- The apprentice is aged 16 to 21 when they start their training (or 15 if they turn 16 between the last Friday in June and 31 August).
- The apprentice is aged 22 to 24 and has an Education, Health and Care (EHC) plan and/or has been in the care of their local authority.
These exemptions are outlined in the Apprenticeship Funding Rules.
To discuss apprenticeship programme fees and how to navigate access to funding in more detail or for more information on recruiting an apprentice, please call 0121 232 4091 or email apprenticeships@ucb.ac.uk.
Employers we work with
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General information
The training and development of an apprentice is a three-way partnership between the employer, the apprentice and University College Birmingham.
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The Apprenticeship Charter
The Apprenticeship Charter outlines the responsibilities of all three parties. Everyone must agree to adhere to the guidelines.
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Why take on our apprentices
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What's involved
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Apprenticeship enquiry form
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