Automotive

Do you like to fix things and have an interest in how cars work? Whether it’s just getting people to and from work, or transporting people and goods internationally, vehicles are essential in today’s modern world.

Apprenticeships allow you to take the first steps in to an automotive career, or if you’re already employed in the industry and want to advance your skills, you can undertake an Apprenticeship with the support of your employer to improve your skills.

During your apprenticeship you’ll learn a wide range of relevant, practical and job specific skills that you’ll be able to apply quickly within your workplace. You’ll spend the majority of your time in a professional workshop or garage learning the skills needed to keep the vehicles in a good and safe condition.

You’ll also improve your customer service skills, be checking stock levels and ordering parts. You could also learn how to fit and service accessories like stereos and alarms.

Hair & Beauty

An apprenticeship in Hairdressing or Beauty Therapy provides you with the best possible training to develop skills that are in high demand. You will have a full-time job and earn a wage working in your field of interest. You will also attend the College, to gain a nationally recognised qualification and essential competencies.

Apprenticeships allow you to take the first steps into your hairdressing or beauty therapy career, or if you’re already employed in the industry and want to advance your skills, you can undertake an Apprenticeship with the support of your employer to enhance your skills.

An Apprenticeship in Hairdressing will develop your employability skills and give you valuable experience of a variety of routine hairdressing related activities. You will be working in a salon environment where your duties could encompass many areas of hairdressing such as communicating with colleagues and clients, dealing with customer enquiries, carrying out numerous practical hairdressing tasks etc. Your exact duties will depend upon your employer.

As a Beauty Therapy Apprentice you will work in a salon environment assisting senior therapists with treatments. You will be customer-focussed so you need to be caring, approachable and have good listening skills. The world of beauty therapy is about improving people’s well-being by making them look and feel better about themselves. If this sounds like you then an Apprenticeship could be the right career path for you.

Engineering

Engineering is a thriving industry with over 1.7 million people employed in the UK. There are a huge number of jobs available within the engineering industry which provides opportunities for entry level positions all the way through to management or senior levels.

Engineers come in many varieties and work for a huge range of different employers. There’s a job for you whether you want to reduce our reliance on fossil fuels, keep people around the world supplied with fresh water and sanitation, build fabulous bridges or just make your favourite mode of transport go even faster. Practically everything man-made has had some input from engineers in terms of its design and creation – and often in its maintenance and improvement too. The modern world couldn’t function without them!

Whether you’re looking to take your first steps into a career in engineering, already employed and want to advance your skills, or you’re an employer looking to train your existing employees or take on new staff, an engineering apprenticeship teaches the latest skills and knowledge required by the industry.

As an Apprentice you’ll learn from your colleagues at work and from the expert tutors at college who have worked as engineers, some starting their careers as apprentices, meaning they have a wealth of real-life knowledge and experience.

Early Years

An apprenticeship in early years provides you with the best possible training to equip you with skills that are in high demand. You will have a full-time job and earn a wage, while also attending College to gain a nationally recognised qualification and essential competencies.

Whether you’re looking to take your first steps into a career in early years, already employed and want to advance your skills, or you’re an employer looking to train your existing employees or take on new staff, an engineering apprenticeship teaches the latest skills and knowledge required by the industry.

Apprenticeships in this sector are a great way to gain the experience you need to pass on your skills and make a difference to the lives of others. We offer a range of apprenticeship opportunities which could be an ideal training option if you want to work in an early years or primary setting, with work-based training providers, adult or community learning providers, colleges or public training organisations.

Apprenticeships allow you to take the first steps into a career in early years, or if you’re already employed in the sector and want to advance your skills, you can undertake an Apprenticeship with the support of your employer to improve your skills.

Construction

Construction is a multi-billion pound industry that deals with developing the underlying structure of anything from a new build house or school, to high speed rail projects.

An apprenticeship in Construction provides you with the best possible training to equip you with skills that are in high demand. You will have a full-time job and earn a wage working in your field of interest, while also attending the College to gain a nationally recognised qualification and essential competencies.

You can specialise in areas including brickwork and carpentry and, as well as learning the skills and techniques of the trade, you will also receive training in health, safety and site operation which can support future progression into planning, project coordination or management.

Apprenticeships allow you to take the first steps into a construction career, or if you’re already employed in the industry and want to advance your skills, you can undertake an Apprenticeship with the support of your employer to grow your skills.

Business

An apprenticeship in business provides you with the best possible training to equip you with skills that are in high demand. You will have a full-time job and earn a wage, while also attending College to gain a nationally recognised qualification and essential competencies.

We offer a range of business, finance, customer service and leadership apprenticeships which combine applied experience in the workplace with theoretical learning at college to help you develop the vital transferable skills needed to succeed and progress within a corporate environment.

Apprenticeships allow you to take the first steps into your chosen career, or if you’re already employed in the sector and want to advance your skills, you can undertake an Apprenticeship with the support of your employer to progress your skills.

Sport

Do you have an interest in fitness and want to pursue a career motivating others to achieve their fitness goals? Whether you are looking to build a career in fitness, sports coaching or health and exercise, our courses will equip you with leadership, communication and teamwork skills to succeed in the multi-million-pound sport and fitness industry.

You will be taught by experienced coaches, personal trainers, and specialist tutors. The combination of professional teaching with outstanding facilities will prepare you for higher education, employment or starting your own business so whether you’re looking to upskill, increase your chances for employment or promotion, completely change career direction, or just want to take on a new challenge – studying a part-time course at Dudley College can really help you get ahead.

Science

With rising industry demand for scientific skills, plus increasing public interest in the world around us and how to protect it for the future, choosing a Science course really can open up a massive range of exciting career options.

Science, technology, engineering and maths (STEM) subjects are all high on the government’s agenda for supporting the UK’s future competitiveness and growth. This means that STEM is an area of high investment, with constantly evolving techniques and breakthroughs. By choosing this route you will be able to develop key transferable skills and enhance your creativity, while gaining problem-solving and employability skills.