An apprenticeship is a real job combined with studying, allowing you to gain nationally recognised qualifications and competencies whilst earning a wage.
Apprenticeships are a great option if you are 16 or over and leaving school or college, already have a career path in mind, and are looking for a way to earn money while you study.
But they aren’t just for school leavers. If you already work in a job you enjoy, with the support of your employer, an apprenticeship will allow you to upskill and get the qualifications you need to progress in your career.
Apprentices earn and learn at the same time and gain valuable hands-on experience along with new skills and knowledge in the workplace. You will usually be at work for four days a week, and at college one day a week to complete the necessary theory and skills development for your qualification although some Apprenticeships are delivered entirely in the workplace and others may be block release to college.
Apprenticeships not only lead to a fulfilling career but also funded pathways to higher education so you can achieve a degree while working and without the usual university debt!
We are able to deliver apprenticeship training in the following areas:
- Accounting:
- Administration:
- Automotive:
- Construction:
- Bricklaying
- Building Services Engineering Installer
- Construction Design and Build Technician
- Construction Site Supervisor
- Domestic Electrician
- Geospatial Survey Technician
- Installation and Maintenance Electrician
- Painting and Decorating
- Plastering
- Plumbing & Domestic Heating Technician
- Refrigeration, Air Conditioning and Heat Pump Engineering
- Early Years:
- Engineering:
- Health & Social Care:
- Medical Technologies:
If you have found your employer placement and they want to talk to us about starting an apprenticeship with us please complete our employer enquiry form and we will get back to you, or contact us via email at employerservices@dudleycol.ac.uk, or call 01384 363 808.
If you are looking for a placement, employers have asked we share the current vacancies detailed below. Once you find a vacancy of interest simply select the ‘Read More’ link and you will see all of its details and how to apply.
We recommend that if you are 16-18 and have not yet secured your placement that you apply for a full-time vocational course while you apply for suitable vacancies. If you are successful in gaining your placement whilst on a full-time course with us we can usually transfer your learning over.
Childcare/Early Years Educator Apprentice Level 3 - Twinkle Toes Day Nursery
To supervise care and education for children aged 0-5 years. Support children to develop numeracy and language skills through games and play, and ensure each child feels safe and secure.
- Wage: £12,480 a year
(Annually) - Location: DY8 1PA
- Closing Date: 08/11/2026
- Ref: 2000059736
Business Administration/Customer Service Apprentice - UNIVERSAL SOLUTIONS TRADING LTD
The administrator will support the day-to-day running of the office, assisting with customer enquiries, processing orders, preparing invoices, maintaining records coordinating deliveries and general customer relations. With the Operations Director and wider team they will help ensure administrative tasks are completed accurately and on time.
- Wage: £12,480 a year
(Annually) - Location: B62 8DF
- Closing Date: 15/11/2026
- Ref: 2000061634
Level 4 Engineering Manufacturing Technician (Mechanial Pathway) Apprentice - DARVICK LTD
As an apprentice at Darvick you would be heavily involved in the design and manufacture of mechanical test lab machines and will directly support one of the directors with day-to-day maintenance and development.
- Wage: £23,973.04 a year
(Annually) - Location: DY5 1QA
- Closing Date: 29/11/2026
- Ref: 2000061603