As employees, apprentices earn a wage and work alongside experienced staff to gain job-specific skills. Off the job, usually on a day-release or through 1:1 sessions with an Assessor, apprentices receive training to work towards nationally recognised qualifications.
Apprenticeships can take between one and four years to complete depending on the level of Apprenticeship, the apprentices' ability and the industry sector.
More information about finding an Apprenticeship here
We deliver a variety of Intermediate and Advanced Apprenticeships to those aged 16 and above, subject to meeting eligibility criteria.
There are 3 common levels of Apprenticeship:
Apprentices work towards:
Some employers pay the minimum apprenticeship salary; however some apprentices earn significantly more. The key benefits of doing an apprenticeship are:
If you are not already working, Chelmsford College will try and help match you with an employer to ensure that the role provides the training you want. If you are already in employment, then we will work with your employer to ensure that you are getting what you need out of the training.
Childcare | ||||
Early Years Educator Level 3 | 18 months | ![]() |
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Early Years Practitioner Apprenticeship Standard Level 2 | 14 months | ![]() |
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Business Administration | ||||
Business Administrator Level 3 | 18 months | ![]() |
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Construction Civil Engineering | ||||
Advanced Carpentry and Joinery Level 3 | 12-15 months | ![]() |
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Carpentry and Joinery Level 2 | 12-24 months | ![]() |
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Customer Service | ||||
Customer Service Practitioner Level 2 | Minimum of 12 months | ![]() |
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Customer Service Specialist Level 3 | 15 -18 months | ![]() |
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Electrical | ||||
Installation Electrician Level 3 | 42-48 months | ![]() |
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Engineering | ||||
Engineering Fitter Level 3 | 42 months | ![]() |
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Engineering Manufacturing Technician Level 4 | 42 months | ![]() |
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Engineering Operative Level 2 | 24 months | ![]() |
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Engineering Technician Level 3 | 42-48 months | ![]() |
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Hair & Beauty | ||||
Advanced and Creative Hair Professional Level 3 | 18 months | ![]() |
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Hair Professional Level 2 | 24 months | ![]() |
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Health and Care | ||||
Adult Care Worker Level 2 | 12-18 months | ![]() |
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Healthcare Support Worker Level 2 | 12-18 months | ![]() |
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Lead Adult Care Worker Level 3 | 12-24 months | ![]() |
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Senior Healthcare Support Worker Level 3 | 18-24 months | ![]() |
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Management | ||||
Team Leader/Supervisor Level 3 | 18 months | ![]() |
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Teaching Support | ||||
Teaching Assistant Level 3 | 18 months | ![]() |
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Warehousing and Storage | ||||
Retailer Level 2 | 12 months | ![]() |
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Supply Chain Warehouse Operative Level 2 | 12 months | ![]() |
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Accounting | ||||
Accounting and Finance Assistant Level 2 | 12 months and 1 week | ![]() |
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Assistant Accountant Level 3 | 15-24 months typically | ![]() |
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Professional Accounting Taxation Technician Level 4 | 15-24 months | ![]() |
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