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.
Want to know more? Contact us at apprenticeships@ucb.ac.uk 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
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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
Why take on an apprentice?
Apprenticeships can be used to support existing staff of any age in their career development, learning new skills, knowledge and behaviours, as well as offering new talent opportunities to start their career within an organisation.
Crucially, apprentices can prove absolutely invaluable, from improving your bottom line to growing talent, filling a skills gap and motivating colleagues.
Get government funding for new apprentices
From April 1 2024, apprenticeship programme fees are subject to the apprentice's age and the company's size.
For employers with less than 50 employees who do not pay the apprenticeship levy and who take on an apprentice aged between 16-21 at the start of their apprenticeship, there will be no direct cost, and the full training costs will be covered by Government funding.
If the apprentice is aged 22+ and is employed by a company that employs under 50 employees, the government partially subsidises the training costs, and the employer will need to pay 5% of the costs. A levy-paying company will pay the total cost of the apprenticeship from its levy account.
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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What our employers say
During Covid-19, apprentice Josh Parker-Davis proved to be worth his weight in gold to family-run Christopher's & The Peel Aldergate restaurant, where he did his on-the-job training for his Commis Chef Level 2 standard.
"We found ourselves in a situation where it was literally 'do or die' and started doing 'carry away' menus – classics, tapas, Sunday roasts, afternoon teas and savoury platters. Thankfully, the community was really supportive. Although we were working on reduced staff, we wanted Josh to continue to get his education and he responded really, really well, got stuck in and really stepped up to the mark – he got it."
Sarah Gill
General manager, Christopher's and The Peel Aldergate
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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
Apprentices can prove absolutely invaluable to a business, according to UK employers, from improving your bottom line to growing your talent, filling a skills gap…
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What's involved
Ultimately, apprenticeships are designed to equip individuals with the necessary skills, knowledge and behaviours they need for specific job roles, future employment and progr…
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Employer enquiry form
If you are an employer looking to fill an Apprenticeship vacancy within your business, please complete our form and a member of our Apprenticeship team will be in contac…
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