Apprenticeships
The Oldham College is one of the largest Apprentice providers in Greater Manchester with an average of over 650 Apprentices.
In 2006/2007 432 employers employed an apprentice funded through The Oldham College
What are Apprenticeships?
Apprenticeships are available in a range of occupational areas for 16 to 24* year old employees.
Apprenticeships will enable your employees to achieve National Vocational Qualifications (NVQs) through on-the-job training. Apprentices will also spend time at college to work on key skills and technical certificates.
All apprentices receive expert and impartial information, advice and guidance from the Oldham College before they begin on the programme and a full induction, tutorial and learner support whilst on the programme.
How can Apprenticeships help your company?
Apprenticeships are an excellent way of developing your existing employees, providing them with practical skills relevant to their job role within your company. The structure used to deliver the training has been developed by employers to ensure that the apprenticeship is relevant and appropriate to your business needs.
In addition to delivering apprenticeships to your current employees, our free recruitment service could also assist with finding the right person for your vacancy. This service includes:
- Taking a detailed job description
- Short-listing suitable candidates for your vacancy
- Arranging interviews
You are under no obligation to hire candidates put forward, if you feel they are not suitable.
Apprenticeships attract capable, well motivated people who see work based training as the next step leading to a career, in short, excellent employees.
How much will the Apprenticeships cost your company?
The Apprenticeship scheme is fully funded. There is no charge, however, your company will pay the apprentice a salary and support their commitment to training by allowing them time to attend college.
For more information on how the Apprenticeship scheme can help your business please contact the Oldham College Business Centre on 0800 032 7288.
Which occupational areas are covered by the Apprenticeships?
Please follow the links below for further information on the Apprenticeships offered by The Oldham College
Electrical Installation (Advanced Apprenticeship)
Oral Health Care Dental Nursing
Entry requirements vary for each Apprenticeship area simply call The Oldham College Business Centre on 0800 032 7288 for further details.
Case Studies
*Subject to funding
Highway Maintenance Apprenticeships
"The Oldham College more than met our expectations, they surpassed the other providers we were looking at.
Everything has gone well this year. We are recruiting again for the new year with Oldham College. I am hoping that it will continue in the same way.
I have talked to the gangs and the apprentices are doing well, they are getting a good idea of what is going on on a construction site. The college work is relevant and has helped them. You can see the improvement in the apprentices, I feel they will be able to work under their own initiative during the second year.
Any issues that have arisen, the support is there to help out. The apprentices know what they are doing and what is expected of them.
I would certainly recommend the college to other councils, without a doubt.
John Hamer - Development Officer - Kirklees Council
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