At New College Swindon we are passionate about Apprenticeships. We offer a wide range of business, professional and industry Apprenticeships and are currently developing new Apprenticeships for 2021/2022.
100% of our Apprentices and 97% of our Employers graded our provision as ‘Outstanding’ or ‘Good’ in recent reviews.
For more information on the Apprenticeships that we offer please visit our website.
If you are interested in an Apprenticeship, email apprenticeships@newcollege.ac.uk.
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Apprenticeships
CARON EDWARDS
Guide to Apprenticeships at New College Swindon
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Apprenticeship Subjects at New College Swindon
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What is it like being an apprentice?
Emily Grearson
Apprentice Application Top Tips
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Top 10 Apprenticeships Questions
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Top 10 Apprenticeship Employer Questions
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Higher Apprenticeship for Healthcare Assistant Practitioner
David Panes
Student Case Studies
Kaci Luker
Accountancy Apprenticeship (Level 3)
“I love my Apprenticeship. There are so many different routes available for people now and I would highly recommend doing an Apprenticeship to everyone.”
Angela Pimble
Early Years Apprenticeship (Level 3)
“Since starting the qualification I have realised the amount of work that goes on at a pre-school and the work they do to keep children safe.”
Alice Neighbour
Technician Apprentice (Level 3) at BMW
“I would recommend that everyone considers doing an Apprenticeship as long as it is right for you, apply and see how you get on!”
Gemma Seal
Healthcare Assistant Practitioner Higher Apprenticeship (Level 5)
“It’s been challenging but the support from my college and my work at the theatre department in Great Western Hospital has been amazing.”
Kaylee Allan
NVQ in Plumbing and Heating (Level 3)
“I’ve come to the realisation that you need to ignore stereotypes and focus on yourself, do what truly makes you happy.”
Nevaeh Marie Gardiner
NVQ in Plumbing and Heating (Level 3)
“Once you start learning and being able to demonstrate the knowledge and skills that you have learned it’s a great feeling.”
Leanne Durham
Tool Maker Apprenticeship (Level 3) at BMW
“This opportunity has allowed me to meet new people and make friends through a process that we can all go through together.”
Tom Wainwright
Technician Apprenticeship (Level 6) at BMW
“I know that when I complete the Apprenticeship I will be a step ahead of others who will be applying for a job at the company.”
Samuel Bobs
NVQ in Plumbing and Heating (Level 3)
“The College have been magnificent to me, the course has been great and the teachers have been amazing.”
Adrel Silveira
IT Apprenticeship (Level 2)
“For me, starting from scratch is the best thing to do and now I can learn and develop the skills required for this role.”
James Eastham
Level 4 Network Engineer Apprenticeship
James Eastham previously completed a Level 3 Infrastructure Technician Apprenticeship through New College and is currently working towards his Level 4 as a Network Engineer Apprentice at St John’s Marlborough.
Daniel Hatherall
Software Development Level 3 Apprenticeship
“For me, an Apprenticeship is the perfect stepping stone to university. The classroom-based sessions go into a lot of detail and depth and the teaching is great. I plan to study Software Engineering for Business at UWE once I complete my Apprenticeship, my aim is to code the future!”
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Frequently Asked Questions
What will I be paid?
The minimum wage for an apprentice is £4.15 per hour. If you are over 19, you can only be paid this in your first year. In your second year, you must be paid the minimum wage for your age. Many apprentices are paid much more than the minimum wage though, with salaries of £18k a year or more, depending on industry type and level.
How many hours per week will I work?
An apprentice will need to work a minimum of 30 hours per week.
When will I attend College?
This will depend on the subject you study; usually it’s once per week for a half or full day. Some however, are once a fortnight.
Are my College sessions added on top of my 30+ working hours per week?
No, your College sessions are included in your working week.
Am I paid for my time at College?
The taught sessions are part of your working week, so you’re paid for being in College.
I achieved a grade D/3 in Maths, will this affect my chances of getting an Apprenticeship?
Not necessarily, you can do Functional Skills in Maths/English as part of your apprenticeship. As long as you can show you will be able to achieve them during the apprenticeship.
What do the different levels mean?
• Level 2 is the equivalent to a GCSE
• Level 3 is the equivalent to an A Level
• Level 4/5 is on par with a foundation degree
How long does an Apprenticeship last?
• Level 2 = 12-15 months
• Level 3/4 = 18-24 months
• Level 5 = 24+ months
Will I have a permanent job at the end of my Apprenticeship?
You are hired on an employment contract for the duration of your apprenticeship. On the adverts there will be information about future opportunities, which could include progression to a higher apprenticeship or a permanent job opportunity.
What Apprenticeships do you offer at New College?
From Business Administration Level 2, to Operational Management Level 5, we offer a wide range of apprenticeship levels and subjects. See Queens Drive Apprenticeships and Traineeships. See North Star Apprenticeships.
All of our apprenticeships are employer led, so although we offer this range of apprenticeships, you will need to head over to the Government website to find all Queens Drive and North Star opportunities.