Why choose an Apprenticeship?

We offer apprenticeships at Level 2 and Level 3, giving you the chance to secure a qualification while gaining valuable experience in the workplace.

You will work with a mentor to learn job-specific skills with your employer, while a portion of your time will be spent away from the workplace at college.

By becoming an apprentice, you will:

• Learn practical skills in state-of-the-art facilities
• Gain nationally recognised qualifications designed with the help of employers
• Benefit from our expert teachers, who all have industry experience and knowledge
• Earn a wage as well as training
• Improve your general skills, including communication, team working, creative thinking and time-management and grow your self-confidence.

All Northampton College apprentices also have full-access to our School of Academic and Vocational Support, who can provide specialist additional support to help you reach your full potential during your apprenticeship.

What Apprenticeships could you do?

We offer a wide variety of Apprenticeship pathways – from Childcare to Engineering and Construction to Business Administration.

To find out more about these, take a look at our apprenticeship leaflet, or use our Course Explorer to view our full range of apprenticeships.

How to become an apprentice

There are two ways to become an apprentice at Northampton College:

• I have a job lined up, and I’m looking for an apprenticeship qualification

  If you have secured employment with the view of becoming an apprentice, or if you are already employed and would like to join an Apprenticeship programme, please get in touch with us on 01604 734323 or email This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. to register your interest.

• I want to become an apprentice, but I don’t have a job yet

  We list all of our apprenticeship vacancies through the National Apprenticeship Service (NAS). Each of these job openings are with trusted employers who are looking for an apprentice to join their team.

  You can click the button below to look through what’s currently on offer. Once you’ve found a vacancy you’re interested in, you will be taken to the National Apprenticeship Service website to begin your application for the role.

  FIND AN APPRENTICESHIP

  Please don’t worry if there’s nothing there for you just yet - our vacancies are updated regularly, so keep checking back.

• Entry Requirements for apprenticeships

  The entry requirements for an apprenticeship are as follows:

  • Level 2 Intermediate Apprenticeship Standard - Minimum of grade 3 in GCSE maths AND English or Level 1 Functional Skills (or equivalent)
  • Level 3 Advanced Apprenticeship Standard - Minimum of grade 4 in GCSE maths AND English or Level 2 Functional Skills (or equivalent)