Apprenticeships

Having a personal skills coach available to help and assist you with any course work queries helps a lot as it gives you peace of mind knowing that there is someone to help you. The Student Support Team is lovely and helpful and the biweekly catch up meetings are extremely helpful and do genuinely support me with my apprenticeship.”

If someone's thinking about an apprenticeship, I'd tell them it's a fantastic option if you prefer learning by doing and want to start earning straight away. I personally think apprenticeships are underrated. They give you skills, confidence and often better job prospects than going straight into Uni without a clear plan.”

B&FC has supported me throughout my apprenticeship by providing guidance, advice and feedback whenever I needed it. Progress reviews carried out at work felt impactful and meaningful, and I always knew the next steps I needed to take to continue progressing.”

My skills have increased a lot, also working in a professional manufacturer setting has helped my awareness and how I conduct myself within that sector.”

I have learnt a lot about engineering in general and have become a skilled worker over the past 3 years. It has helped me personally by providing an income allowing me to get out more and do the things I enjoy doing outside of work from the moment I left school.”

The progress reviews with my skills coach have been really helpful and the college environment is great for being able to practise the new skills I'm learning.”

Do it because you can earn money while building skills and gaining a qualification at the end of it.”

In term of advice i would say, an apprenticeship is a great opportunity to earn while you learn and gain real experience. Be prepared to manage your time well, stay committed, and ask questions. Take full advantage of mentoring and practical learning, as applying knowledge in real situations will accelerate your confidence, skills, and career progression."